Manatee

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA provides services to veterans. They can help you file a claim or find a local resource. They can help with medical care, disability and more. They have special services for homeless Vets. Please call or see the website for more info.

National Veteran Crisis Hotline: 1.800.273.8255

Types of services:

  • Caregiver Support
  • Disability Compensation
  • Educational Assistance
  • Employment Services
  • Geriatrics and Extended Care
  • Home Loans
  • Homeless Veterans
  • Operations Iraqi/Enduring Freedom
  • Pharmacy
  • Primary Care
  • Research
  • Social Work
  • Spinal Cord Injury

Job Connections

Job Connections helps people find long-term employment or better paying jobs. We match employers with job-seekers. This free service is available to:

  • Individuals with disabilities
  • people with limited work history
  • veterans
  • recipients of government support programs
  • everyone looking for a job

We also provide:

  • career counseling
  • interest and aptitude assessment
  • assistance with writing resumes and cover letters
  • role playing interview exercises
  • assistance in completing and submitting applications

Open Door Day Resource Center

This center offers many services to those in need. Information and referrals, telephone use and mail box. Clothing, laundry, showers and restrooms. Haircuts once a week. Florida ID and birth certificate assistance. Food Stamps and disability applications. Bus passes and limited emergency financial aid.

Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:00am - 2:00pm

Step Up Suncoast

We are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other. We look to change lives through education, partnerships, and delivery of quality services. Please call or visit our website for more info.

Programs and services include:

  • Behavior Intervention Program
  • Family Self-Sufficiency Program
  • Head Start / Early Head Start
  • Head Start Voluntary Prekindergarten
  • Healthy Families Manatee
  • Housing Counseling
  • Life on the Edge - Poverty Simulation
  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • Speech Screening, Evaluation and Therapy Program
  • Weatherization Assistance Program

Programs - 941.827.0188
HeadStart - 941.750.6667