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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

Money Management International

Money Management International is a nonprofit organization. It is an education focused agency. Their mission is to improve lives through financial education. They offer a range of tools and services. These are available over the phone and online. As well as at branch locations across the country. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Manatee County Rural Health Services, Inc.

This is administration office information. Callers will be referred to other sites depending on their health needs. 941.776.4000

Please see the website for locations.

MCRHS is a multispecialty medical group. They have locations in Manatee, Sarasota and Desoto counties.

Services include:

  • Chiropractic
  • Dentistry
  • Dermatology
  • Diabetic Education Classes
  • Family Practice
  • General/Vascular Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases, including HIV/AIDS
  • OB/GYN Services
  • Optometry
  • Pediatrics
  • Podiatry
  • Pharmacy
  • Urgent Care/Extended Hours

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

Social Security Disability -Social Security Administration

SSA has two programs for disability benefits. They are different but have the same medical requirements. The programs pay benefits to individuals. As well as certain family members. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs Available:

  • Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Click here to locate the office nearest you

Discount Wireless Phone-Safelink/Lifeline

Safelink Wireless offers a Smartphone or a SIM card. Along with free minutes, texts, and data each month. There are eligibility requirements that must be met to participate. They are set by each state where the service is provided. There is a limit to one per household. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Enrollment and Plan Changes: 800.723.3546 (800.SAFELINK)
Technical Support ONLY: 800.378.1684