Manatee

Sunshine Health

Sunshine Health provides the Children's Medical Services Plan. This plan offers medical benefits to children in Florida. The CMS Health Plan is for children under 21 years of age. They help with preventative and ongoing care.

TTY Number: 800.955.8770

Adult Health Care

This program provides physicals for employment and school entrance. They provide adult immunizations. Patients can get TB skin testing.

Screenings for chronic disease (hypertension, diabetes, heart disease) are done at the Adult Health Clinic and on a mobile unit.

Medications for Epilepsy, Diabetes, and HIV are provided through special state programs.

Appointments are made by phone. English/Spanish/Haitian Creole languages spoken.

Manatee County Health Department

The role of public health is to promote and protect the health and safety of all Floridians.

This is done by:
detecting, investigating, and preventing the spread of disease;
ensuring that health care practitioners meet the requirements for providing adequate care;
identifying health risks in the community;
informing the public on health issues;
maintaining a safe and healthful environment;
promoting healthy lifestyles;
providing primary care for individuals with limited access to such care from the private sector;

Project Heart

This program helps families and students. It is for those who are homeless or may become homeless.

Services available:

  • Backpacks
  • School registrations
  • School supplies
  • Tutoring

Please call 941.753.0958, Ext. 206, 221, or 204 for more information.

One Stop Center

The One Stop Center provides many services to those in need.

Services include:
Basic Needs Assistance - 941.747.0383
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Get help with

  • Clothing, haircuts, hot showers
  • Emergency food assistance
  • Food stamps
  • Getting an ID card or copy of birth certificate
  • Job search via computer
  • Laundry

Transitional Development Program - 941.747.1509
(Rent & Utility Assistance)
Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (closed Noon to 1:00 p.m. for lunch)

  • Help for those facing eviction
  • Help for those trying to get stable housing

Medical and Dental Clinic - 941.567.6156
Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm

  • Basic primary care
  • Help with prescription assistance programs

Dental--call for an appointment

  • Emergency dental care
  • Exams

The Salvation Army "Manatee County"

Financial assistance for RENT, (eviction notice required) and UTILITIES (final or disconnect notice required) for eligible applicants, subject to availability of funds. Limited number of names can be taken. ASSISTANCE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AND IS NOT GUARANTEED.
Phone applications only. 941/308-4357 or our receptionist for information regarding the financial assistance application process.

Turning Points

This agency offers many services for those in need.

Services include:
Open Door Day Resource Center
Transitional Development Program
Medical and Dental Clinic
Our Daily Bread of Bradenton (Partner)—hot lunch served daily

Hours of Operation:
Community Coalition on Homelessness - Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ph: 941.747.1509
Open Door Day Resource Center - Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ph: 941.747.0383
One Stop Clinic - Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ph: 941.567.6156