The purpose of this page is to provide a collection of community resources, organizations, and support services that may be able to assist with a variety of needs urgently and specifically. Resources are organized by general categories to make them easy to identify and access, but please note that categories may overlap, as many resources address multiple areas of need.
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Community (clothing, disaster relief, household goods, etc.)
Resurrection House is a faith-based day resource center for the homeless committed to transitioning at-risk individuals to a path of self-sufficiency. This organization offers physical comforts (day room, meals, bathroom facilities, showers, laundry services, clothing, etc.), legal guidance, connection to housing programs, and spiritual services.
Community (clothing, disaster relief, household goods, etc.)
Salvation Army helps individuals and families facing poverty and other difficult circumstances. Services include meals, utility/rent assistance, homeless shelters, elderly support, family services, domestic violence, adult program services, health services. Contact information is available for each of their services at the website below.
Employment/Financial Resources
Women’s Resource Center Programs include short-term mental health counseling, career coaching and employment assistance, financial and legal consultations, scholarships, life-skills resources, support groups, and resource advising. They also provide a Career Closet with free professional clothing and connect women to other community resources.
Food Resources
All Faiths Food Bank’s Food Finder helps individuals and families locate free food pantries and food distributions throughout Sarasota and DeSoto counties. Users can search by location and view nearby pantry locations, distribution schedules, hours, and available programs.
Housing Resources
Hands Up to Victory provides access to sober recovery housing, temporary housing assistance, food, clothing, hygiene supplies, identification, cell phones, employment resources, mentors, and peer support. Their mission is to provide stability, resources, and peer support to individuals seeking recovery so they can restore their lives and families. Their primary focus is helping individuals who are being released from incarceration, detox, or treatment, or who are experiencing homelessness, rapid access to recovery housing.
Housing Resources
Prodigal Daughters Journey Home offers a 24-month, faith-based residential recovery program for women and their children who are experiencing addiction, abuse, human trafficking, domestic violence, or other life-controlling challenges.
Housing Resources
Purpose House provides sober housing, recovery support, accountability, and community to help individuals rebuild their lives after addiction. Their focus is on providing transitional housing for those seeking freedom from alcohol and drug addiction.
Housing Resources
Selah Freedom provides safe housing, recovery and life support for trafficking survivors, along with prevention and education to help stop sex trafficking.
Housing Resources
Solve Maternity Homes provides free residential housing, case management, counseling and classes for women experiencing pregnancy-related hardship.
Housing Resources
SPARCC provides emergency shelter, crisis counseling, safety planning, legal and court advocacy, support groups, hospital advocacy, children’s services, and housing stability assistance. Their services are tailored to survivors of intimate partner domestic violence and/or sexual violence in Sarasota and Desoto counties. Their helpline is available 24/7 and an intake appointment can be scheduled M-F between 8:30am-5pm. Services and eligibility depend on the unique needs and circumstances of the survivor. SPARCC Treasure Chest (941-953-7800) offers clothing, accessories, furniture, etc. at discounted prices.
Medical and Mental Health Resources
Lori Odendahl-Klemish is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and EMDR practitioner at Reflections Counseling and Coaching in the Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch area.
Transportation Resources
Breeze Transit provides public transportation throughout Sarasota County with fixed-route bus service.
Call 311: 311
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MCAT provides public transportation throughout Manatee County, including Bradenton, Ellenton, Palmetto, and the Gulf Beach communities.