Need Help Now?
If you or someone you know is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, we want to help.
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2-1-1 Call Center
Every hour of every day, hundreds of people need essential human services – they are looking for training, employment, food pantries, help for an aging parent, addiction prevention programs for their teenage children, affordable housing options, support groups and ways of becoming part of their community.
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For free referrals to community resources 24/7/365:
TEXT
Text your zip code to 898-211
CALL
Simply dial 211 to connect
CHAT or SEARCH ONLINE
211 SuncoastCares.org
Emergency Shelter
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There are five emergency shelters in Manatee and Sarasota Counties for those who are homeless and in need of assistance. These residences are a temporary respite, while a person develops their plan for permanent housing.
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These shelters are: The Salvation Army of Sarasota, The Salvation Army of Manatee, Harvest House Family Haven Shelter, YMCA Youth Shelter in Sarasota and the Family Resources Youth Shelter in Manatee.
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Resource Guide
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Click here for the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness RESOURCE GUIDE to find services available in Sarasota County for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This guide provides useful information regarding organizations that may be able to help meet a person's needs.
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Oneby1 Access Points
Are you or someone you know homeless and interested in getting housed? Please view our Access Point Locations & Hours to receive a Oneby1 Coordinated Entry Intake. By working with our Access Point staff, a person who is literally homeless is placed on our "by name" list for rapid re-housing, permanent supportive housing and other important services.
City of North Port, Social Services Center
6919 Outreach Way, North Port, FL
Call to schedule an appointment 941-429-3700
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Jewish Family and Children’s Service of the Suncoast (JFCS)
*Veterans ONLY*
2688 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL
Call to schedule an appointment 941-366-2224
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Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness
Manatee/Sarasota
Call to schedule an appointment
Outreach Access Point 941-318-7940
Family Access Point 941-203-6454
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Sarasota County Family Shelter Hotline
Call to schedule an appointment
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm 941-203-6454
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The Salvation Army - Sarasota Area
Call to schedule an appointment
1400 10th Street, Sarasota, FL 941-954-4673
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The Salvation Army - Manatee Area
1204 14th Street West, Bradenton, FL
Tues-Thurs 9am-3pm
Sat-Sun 1pm-3pm
Ring Bell @Main Door 941-748-5110
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Turning Points - Manatee Area
701 17th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
8:30am-5pm 941-747-1509
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