Abuse/Legal Resources
Adult Protective Services (DCF) (Statewide)
Investigates reports of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. [Website]
☎️ 1-800-962-2873
Senior Friendship Center (Manatee & Sarasota)
Offers programs for senior safety, legal aid, companionship, and more. [Website]
☎️ 941-955-2122 | Venice: 941-584-0052
Bay Area Legal Services (Manatee & Sarasota)
Provides free civil legal aid for eligible low-income seniors. [Website]
☎️ 1-800-625-2257
Senior Legal Helpline (Statewide)
Offers legal advice and brief services to seniors over the phone. [Website]
☎️ 1-888-895-7873
Gulfcoast Legal Services (Manatee & Sarasota)
Delivers legal help with housing, consumer, and elder issues. [Website]
☎️ 941-746-6151 | 1-800-230-5920
Age in Place Assistance
Empath Health (Manatee & Sarasota)
Provides home-based care and senior support services. [Website]
☎️ 941-870-8740
Family Legacy Care (Manatee & Sarasota)
Offers geriatric care management and advocacy. [Website]
☎️ 941-275-1964
JFCS Aging Services (Manatee & Sarasota)
Helps seniors remain independent through support and case management. [Website]
☎️ 941-961-0016
Manatee County Senior Services (Manatee)
Local agency for in-home services, case management, and referrals. [Website]
☎️ 941-739-3030
Senior Friendship Center (Manatee & Sarasota)
Offers meals, home support, and wellness programs to help seniors age in place. [Website]
☎️ 941-955-2122 | Venice: 941-584-0052
Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia
Alzheimer’s Association (FL Gulf Coast) (Statewide)
Offers support groups, education, and resources for those affected by dementia. [Website]
☎️ 1-800-272-3900
Dementia Care Central (Online Resource)
Online guide for dementia caregivers including tips and tools. [Website]
Elder Affairs (Manatee & Sarasota)
Connects Floridians with dementia care and support services. [Website]
☎️ 1-800-963-5337
Manatee County Senior Services (Manatee)
Offers dementia support services including adult day care. [Website]
☎️ 941-739-3030
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Memory Disorders (Sarasota)
Specialized care for memory loss and cognitive disorders. [Website]
☎️ 941-917-7197
Caregiver Resources
Dementia Care Central (Online Resource)
Centralized web resources for dementia caregivers. [Website]
Family Caregiver Alliance (National)
Offers national support, resources, and advocacy for family caregivers. [Website]
☎️ 1-800-445-8106
JFCS Senior Caregiver Services (Manatee & Sarasota)
Supports caregivers with counseling, respite, and planning. [Website]
☎️ 941-961-0016
Manatee County Senior Services (Manatee)
Offers caregiver resources and support groups. [Website]
☎️ 941-739-3030
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Memory Disorders (Sarasota)
Provides education and support to caregivers of those with memory disorders. [Website]
☎️ 941-917-7197
Senior Friendship Centers (Manatee & Sarasota)
Assists caregivers through respite care and community resources. [Website]
☎️ 941-955-2122 | Venice: 941-584-0052
Employment
AARP SCSEP Program (National)
Offers job training and placement for older adults. [Website]
☎️ 1-866-861-5116
Career Source Suncoast (Manatee & Sarasota)
Provides employment services and resources for mature workers. [Website]
☎️ 941-358-4200
Elder Affairs (Manatee & Sarasota)
Offers programs that support employment and volunteer opportunities for seniors. [Website]
☎️ 1-800-963-5337
Employ Florida Silver Edition (Online Resource)
Job board tailored to Florida’s older workforce. [Website]
Financial Emergency/Home Energy Assistance
Catholic Charities (Manatee)
Offers financial emergency and utility assistance for seniors in need. [Website]
☎️ 941-355-4680
Community Foundation of Sarasota – Season of Sharing (Sarasota)
Provides emergency funds for rent, utilities, and other urgent needs. [Website]
☎️ Call 2-1-1
Elder Affairs (Manatee & Sarasota)
Offers information on financial assistance and energy aid programs for seniors. [Website]
☎️ 1-800-963-5337
Englewood Helping Hands (Englewood)
Assists with food, clothing, and utility bills for seniors. [Website]
☎️ 941-474-5864
FPL Payment Assistance (Online Resource)
Offers energy bill support programs for Florida residents. [Website]
Manatee County Senior Services (Manatee)
Provides energy and emergency financial aid to eligible seniors. [Website]
☎️ 941-739-3030
St Vincent de Paul (Manatee, Sarasota, Venice, North Port)
Offers emergency help with rent, utilities, food, and basic needs. [Website]
☎️ Various: 941-755-4188 to 941-426-3894
Salvation Army (Manatee, Sarasota, Venice)
Provides short-term financial assistance and utility support to seniors. [Website]
☎️ Various: 941-748-5110 to 941-484-6227
Senior Friendship Center (Sarasota & Venice)
Offers emergency financial support and energy assistance. [Website]
☎️ 941-271-9800
Turning Points (Manatee)
Provides crisis intervention and basic needs for those facing homelessness. [Website]
☎️ 941-747-1509
Food/Meals
All Faiths Food Bank (Sarasota & DeSoto)
Distributes food to seniors through mobile pantries and meal programs. [Website]
Elder Affairs (Manatee & Sarasota)
Connects seniors with local nutrition and meal delivery services. [Website]
☎️ 1-800-963-5337
Englewood Helping Hands (Englewood)
Offers food pantry and emergency food support. [Website]
☎️ 941-474-5864
Manatee County Senior Services (Manatee)
Offers congregate meals and home-delivered food programs. [Website]
☎️ 941-739-3030
Meals on Wheels PLUS (Manatee)
Delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors. [Website]
☎️ 941-747-4655
Meals on Wheels Sarasota (Sarasota)
Provides daily meal delivery to eligible homebound individuals. [Website]
☎️ 941-366-6693
Resurrection House (Sarasota)
Offers meals and other essential services to homeless individuals. [Website]
☎️ 941-365-3759
Senior Friendship Center (Sarasota & Venice)
Serves hot meals and runs meal delivery programs for older adults. [Website]
☎️ 941-955-2122
Guardianship Services
Elder Affairs (Manatee & Sarasota)
Provides referrals and support for public guardianship for vulnerable seniors. [Website]
☎️ 1-800-963-5337
Lutheran Services of Florida (Manatee & Sarasota)
Offers court-appointed guardianship and advocacy for incapacitated adults. [Website]
☎️ 813-875-1408
Healthcare/Dental/Prescriptions
Elder Affairs (Manatee & Sarasota)
Connects seniors with healthcare assistance and prescription help. [Website]
☎️ 850-414-2000
Manatee County Senior Services (Manatee)
Provides healthcare coordination and dental referrals. [Website]
☎️ 941-739-3030
Resurrection House (Sarasota)
Offers basic medical and dental care to homeless individuals. [Website]
☎️ 941-365-3759
Senior Friendship Center (Sarasota & Venice)
Provides affordable medical, dental, and prescription services to older adults. [Website]
☎️ 941-271-9800
Turning Points (Manatee)
Offers free medical, dental, and vision care for low-income or homeless individuals. [Website]
☎️ 941-747-1509
Homeless Day Resource Centers (meals, showers, laundry, mail, etc)
Center of Hope (Venice)
Provides food, showers, and clothing for individuals experiencing homelessness. [Website]
☎️ 941-412-9044
Resurrection House (Sarasota)
Offers daytime shelter and essential services to those in need. [Website]
☎️ 941-365-3759
Turning Points (Manatee)
A comprehensive day center with showers, meals, and medical services for homeless individuals. [Website]
☎️ 941-747-1509
Housing
HUD Housing Network (Online Resource)
Connects low-income seniors with affordable housing opportunities (note: may contain ads). [Website]
Low Income Housing (Online Resource)
Lists affordable senior and subsidized housing options (note: may contain ads). [Website]
Mental Health Services
Elder Affairs (Manatee & Sarasota)
Provides access to mental health programs and wellness services for seniors. [Website]
☎️ 850-414-2000
JFCS Mental Health Services (Manatee & Sarasota)
Offers individual and group counseling tailored to older adults. [Website]
☎️ 941-366-2224, ext 116
General Info, Resources and Assistance
Area Agency on Aging SWFL (Regional)
Provides a central hub for elder services including health, safety, and independence. [Website]
☎️ 866-413-5337
Manatee County Senior Services (Manatee)
Offers local access to comprehensive senior support services and case management. [Website]
☎️ 941-739-3030