In Sarasota and Manatee County, there are several ministries that are positioned to serve you well. Here is a list of available ministries, depending on your personal needs.
Pastoral Care
Our pastoral staff are available for hospital visits and pastoral biblical counsel for our church partners. We work with several community organizations to serve people in our church.
Assistance
- Medical Assistance – 911
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
- Mobile Mental Health Response Team: 941-364-9355
- SPARCC – Safe Place & Rape Crisis Center
Counseling & Mental Health
- NAMI Sarasota – Free Peer Support Groups & Services
- Gallo Therapy Group – Christian Counseling & Therapy with Christian Integration
- Woman’s Resource Center – Support, Counseling
Career Services
- Career Source Suncoast – training, employment
Food Assistance
- All Faiths Food Bank – various locations throughout the region
- The Food Bank of Manatee – various locations throughout the region
Financial Emergency
- Catholic Charities – Housing, Rent & Utility Assistance
- Community Foundation of Sarasota – Call 211 – Provide emergency funds for rent, utilities
- St Vincent de Paul – rent, utilities, food, and basic needs
- Turning Points – Housing, Rent, & Utility Assistance
Healthcare
- Good Samaritan Pharmacy & Health Services, Inc – Free medication & medical serices to uninsured
- We Care Manatee – Connection to volunteer medical professionals
- MCR Health – Free healthcare services & sliding scale for uninsured and low income
- SMCS – Specialty Clinic for uninsured and underinsured
Housing Assistance
- Sarasota Housing Authority – Coordinating Section 8 affordable housing
- Salvation Army – Emergency Shelter
- Resurrection House – Day center for the homeless
Legal Services
- Gulfcoast Legal Services – Free Legal assistance for individuals with low income
Recovery Programs
- Honey Lake – Christian Substance Recovery Center
- Salvation Army – Christian Based Residential Recovery Program
Senior Support
- Adult Protective Services (DCF) – Abuse, neglect, exploitation help
- Senior Friendship Centers – Support & Programs
- Elder Affairs – Guardianship & Services For Seniors
Youth Programs
- The Ridge Teen Center – Drop In Center For Teens
- Boys & Girls Clubs – After School & Summer Programs