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Help in Sarasota

58 service locations · 42 recurring meetings

Family and youth

Children First @ Emma E. Booker Elementary

Child care and early childhood education

2350 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota · 941-953-3877

Head Start early childhood program — 15 funded slots; operated by Children First, Inc..

directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19

Dalbeck Center

Child care and early childhood education

2036 Oak St, Sarasota · 941-957-1210

Head Start early childhood program — 15 funded slots; operated by Children First, Inc..

directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19

Dr. Elaine Marieb Early Childhood Education Center

Child care and early childhood education

1723 N Orange Ave, Sarasota · 941-953-3877

Head Start early childhood program — 36 funded slots; operated by Children First, Inc..

directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19

Helen Payne Annex

Child care and early childhood education

1742 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota · 941-363-0312

Head Start early childhood program — 16 funded slots; operated by Children First, Inc..

directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19

Rise and Shine Early Learning Parkland

Child care and early childhood education

6432 Parkland Dr, Sarasota · 941-750-6667

Head Start early childhood program — 80 funded slots; operated by Step Up Suncoast, Inc. Head Start/Early Head Start.

directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19

Rise and Shine Parkland/Services for Pregnant Women

Child care and early childhood education

6428 Parkland Dr, Sarasota · 941-750-6667

Head Start early childhood program — 32 funded slots; operated by Step Up Suncoast, Inc. EHS Exp 2.

directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19

Riverview Teen Parent Program-Sarasota

Child care and early childhood education

1 Ram Way, Sarasota · 941-361-6240

Head Start early childhood program — 24 funded slots; operated by Children First, Inc..

directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19

ROSS

Child care and early childhood education

1912 N Orange Ave, Sarasota · 941-953-3877

Head Start early childhood program — 16 funded slots; operated by Children First, Inc..

directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19

Financial assistance

Sarasota County Area Command

Utility assistanceFinancial assistanceFood pantrySubstance use treatment facilityEmergency shelter

1400 10th St, Sarasota · 941-954-4673

Salvation Army area command

directions · via The Salvation Army USA, verified 2026-07-20

Step Up Suncoast

Utility assistance

6428 Parkland Drive, Sarasota · 941-827-0188

LIHEAP intake office serving Manatee County

directions · via ACF LIHEAP Clearinghouse, verified 2026-07-19

The Salvation Army

Utility assistance

1701 S. Turttle Ave., Sarasota · 941-364-8845

LIHEAP intake office serving Sarasota County

directions · via ACF LIHEAP Clearinghouse, verified 2026-07-19

Food assistance

Arlington Park

Meal program

2650 Waldemere St, Sarasota · (941) 486-2199

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sarasota County School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Bee Learning Center

Meal program

2731 N Links Ave, Sarasota · (941) 486-2199

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sarasota County School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Booker High School

Meal program

3201 N Orange Ave, Sarasota · (941) 355-2567

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sarasota County School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Boys & Girls Club

Meal program

3100 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota · (941) 486-2199

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sarasota County School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Brentwood Elementary School

Meal program

2500 Vinson Ave, Sarasota · (941) 486-2199

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sarasota County School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Colonial Oaks Park

Meal program

5300 Colonial Oaks Blvd, Sarasota · (941) 486-2199

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sarasota County School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Girls Inc Of Sarasota County

Meal program

201 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota · (941) 366-6646

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Gulf Gate Elementary School

Meal program

6500 S Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota · (941) 486-2199

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sarasota County School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Innovation Academy Srq

Meal program

845 S School Ave, Sarasota · (941) 953-4433

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sarasota County School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Janie'S Garden Summer Enrichment Program

Meal program

2350 Central Ave, Sarasota · (941) 486-2199

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sarasota County School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Kinnan Elementary School

Meal program

3415 Tallevast Rd, Sarasota · (941) 358-2888

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Manatee County School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Longwood Park

Meal program

6050 Longwood Run Blvd, Sarasota · (941) 486-2199

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sarasota County School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Newtown Estates Park Summer Recreation

Meal program

2800 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota · (941) 486-2199

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sarasota County School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Oak Park School

Meal program

7285 Hand, Sarasota · (941) 486-2199

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sarasota County School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Palmer Ranch Ymca

Meal program

8301 Potter Park Dr, Sarasota · (941) 492-9662

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC..

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Riverview High School

Meal program

1 Ram Way, Sarasota · (941) 486-2199

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sarasota County School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Robert Taylor Community Center

Meal program

1845 John Rivers St, Sarasota · (941) 486-2199

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sarasota County School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Roy Mcbean Boys & Girls Club

Meal program

1790 21St St, Sarasota · (941) 486-2199

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sarasota County School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Sarasota City Ymca

Meal program

1031 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota · (941) 955-8194

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC..

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Sarasota High School

Meal program

2155 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota · (941) 486-2199

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sarasota County School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Sarasota Housing Authority Youth Summer Program

Meal program

1912 N Orange Ave, Sarasota · (941) 355-2967

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sarasota County School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Sarasota School Of Arts & Sciences (Charter)

Meal program

645 Central Ave, Sarasota · (941) 486-2199

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sarasota County School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Sarasota-Ringling-Admin WIC Clinic

Food assistanceFamily support services

2200 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota · 941-861-2929

WIC clinic — Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children: healthy food benefits, nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding support for pregnant and postpartum parents and children under 5. Operated by Sarasota County WIC Program.

directions · via Florida Department of Health, verified 2026-07-20

Selby Library

Meal program

1331 1St St, Sarasota · (941) 486-2199

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sarasota County School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Triad

Meal program

4430 Beneva Rd, Sarasota · (941) 486-2199

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sarasota County School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Tuttle Elementary School

Meal program

2863 8Th St, Sarasota · (941) 486-2199

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Sarasota County School Board.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Health care

CenterPlace Health Ringling Health Center

Community health centersliding-scale fees

2200 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota · 941-529-0200

directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19

CenterPlace Health Sarasota Adult Services

Community health centersliding-scale fees

1900 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota · 941-529-0200

directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19

CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center

Community health centersliding-scale fees

1750 17th St, Building E, Sarasota · 941-529-0200

directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19

Fruitville Health Center

Community health centersliding-scale fees

170 N Lime Ave, Sarasota · 941-776-4000

directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19

Housing and shelter

Sarasota Center of Hope

Emergency shelterFood pantry

1400 10th St, Sarasota · 941-954-4673

Salvation Army shelter

directions · via The Salvation Army USA, verified 2026-07-20

Sarasota Housing Authority

Housing assistance

269 S Osprey Ave Ste 100, Sarasota · 941-361-6210

Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher agency

directions · via US Department of Housing and Urban Development, verified 2026-07-19

Mental health

Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry

Mental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees

2033 Wood Street, Sarasota · 941-677-3366

Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.

directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19

Florida Center for Early Childhood

Mental health treatment facility

4620 17th Street, Sarasota · 941-371-8820

Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, adults.

directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19

Older adult services

Sarasota Corps

Older adult servicesUtility assistanceFinancial assistanceFamily support servicesFood pantryFamily and youth

1701 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota · 941-364-8846

Salvation Army community center

directions · via The Salvation Army USA, verified 2026-07-20

Substance use and recovery

Centerpointe Counseling and Recovery of Sarasota LLC

Substance use treatment facility

5632 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota · 941-488-4811

Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.

directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19

Centerstone of Florida Sawyer Road

Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees

4010 Sawyer Road, Sarasota · 941-782-4150

Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.

directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19

Clean Recovery Centers

Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility

6000 Deacon Place, Sarasota · 813-669-7010

Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.

directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19

Cornell Behavioral Health Pavilion at Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility

1625 South Osprey Avenue, Sarasota · 941-917-7760

Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.

directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19

Metro Treatment of Florida LP New Season Treatment Center 14

Substance use treatment facility

5951 Clark Center Avenue, Sarasota · 941-554-4551

Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.

directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19

Operation PAR Inc Medication Assisted Patient Services

Substance use treatment facility

6124 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota · 941-925-6672

Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.

directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19

Siesta Addictions Specialists Sarasota Addiction Specialists

Substance use treatment facilitysliding-scale fees

715 North Washington Boulevard, Sarasota · 941-444-6560

Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.

directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19

Solstice Health and Wellness

Substance use treatment facility

1219 South East Avenue, Sarasota · 941-330-9797

Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.

directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19

WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab Sarasota

Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility

3202 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota · 954-280-4711

Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.

directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19

Veteran services

Sarasota VA Clinic

VA facilityHealth care

5682 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota · 941-371-3349

Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 07:00–16:30 · Wed 07:00–18:00 · Sat 07:00–15:30

Multi-Specialty CBOC

directions · via US Department of Veterans Affairs, verified 2026-07-19

Sarasota Vet Center

Vet Center

4801 Swift Road, Suite A, Sarasota · 941-927-8285

Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 08:00–16:30

directions · via US Department of Veterans Affairs, verified 2026-07-19

Sarasota Veteran Readiness and Employment Office

VA facility

2055 Wood Street, Suite 207, Sarasota · 800-827-1000

Veteran Readiness and Employment Office

directions · via US Department of Veterans Affairs, verified 2026-07-19

Recovery & support meetings

ACA meetings

Living In The Solution

Tue 18:00 · in-person · First Presbyterian Church Follow signage to Room 223/224

2050 Oak St., Sarasota · directions · via Adult Children of Alcoholics WSO

Lotus Ladies

Thu 18:00 · in-person · St Wilfred’s Episcopal Church; Side Door

3773 Wilkinson Road, Sarasota · directions · via Adult Children of Alcoholics WSO

GA meetings

Sarasota G.A. - Wednesday

Wed 19:00 · in-person

4041 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota · directions · via Gamblers Anonymous

NA meetings

Serenity in the Morning

Mon 07:30 · in-person · Church of the RedeemerOpen

222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Never Alone

Mon 10:00 · in-person · Gratitude ClubOpen

2856 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

12 O'Clock Clean

Mon 12:05 · in-person · Church of the RedeemerOpenDiscussion

222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

The Atmosphere of Recovery

Mon 18:30 · in-person · Bee Ridge Presbyterian ChurchOpen

4826 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

High Hopes

Mon 20:00 · in-person · Bee Ridge Presbyterian ChurchOpenDiscussion

4826 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Serenity in the Morning

Tue 07:30 · in-person · Church of the RedeemerOpen

222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Never Alone

Tue 10:00 · in-person · Gratitude ClubOpenDiscussion

2856 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

12 O'Clock Clean

Tue 12:05 · in-person · Church of the RedeemerOpenDiscussion

222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Men’s Meeting

Tue 19:00 · in-person · Church of the RedeemerOpenMen

222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Progress Not Perfection

Tue 19:00 · in-person · Grace LifeOpenDiscussion

1201 N Beneva Rd, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Proud To Be Me (LGBTQ+Allies)

Tue 19:00 · in-person · Church of the Trinity MCCOpenDiscussion

7225 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Serenity in the Morning

Wed 07:30 · in-person · Church of the RedeemerOpen

222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Never Alone

Wed 10:00 · in-person · Gratitude ClubOpen

2856 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

12 O'Clock Clean

Wed 12:05 · in-person · Church of the RedeemerOpenDiscussion

222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Now What?

Wed 18:30 · in-person · Bee Ridge Presbyterian ChurchOpenLiterature study

4826 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

The No Matter What Club

Wed 20:00 · in-person · Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & RecoveryOpenDiscussion

4579 Northgate Ct, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Serenity in the Morning

Thu 07:30 · in-person · Church of the RedeemerOpen

222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Never Alone

Thu 10:00 · in-person · Gratitude ClubOpen

2856 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

12 O'Clock Clean

Thu 12:05 · in-person · Church of the RedeemerOpenDiscussion

222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Solutions in the Steps

Thu 19:00 · in-person · Pine Shores Community CenterOpen

6210 Crestwood Ave, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Thursday Night Candlelight

Thu 20:15 · in-person · Sarasota Community ChurchOpenCandlelightWheelchair accessible

4041 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Serenity in the Morning

Fri 07:30 · in-person · Church of the RedeemerOpen

222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Never Alone

Fri 10:00 · in-person · Gratitude ClubOpenDiscussion

2856 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

12 O'Clock Clean

Fri 12:05 · in-person · Church of the RedeemerOpenDiscussion

222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Women of Spiritual Principles

Fri 19:00 · in-person · Grace LifeOpenWomen

1801 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

New Directions

Fri 20:00 · in-person · Trinity United Methodist ChurchOpen

4150 S Shade Ave, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Peace in the Morning

Sat 09:00 · in-person · Turtle Beach PavilionOpen

8940 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Never Alone

Sat 12:00 · in-person · Gratitude ClubOpen

2856 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Saturday Night Live

Sat 18:30 · in-person · Sarasota Community ChurchOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible

4041 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Basic Text Study

Sat 20:00 · in-person · Grace LifeOpen

1801 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Peace in the Morning

Sun 09:00 · in-person · Turtle Beach PavilionOpen

8940 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

IP Clean

Sun 19:00 · in-person · Light of the World International ChurchClosedLiterature study

3809 Chapel Dr, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

We Do Recover

Sun 19:00 · in-person · St. Thomas MoreOpen

2506 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

OA meetings

First Presbyterian Church

Mon 19:00 · in-person

2050 Oak Street, Sarasota · directions · via Overeaters Anonymous

PFLAG meetings

PFLAG Sarasota Chapter Meeting

Mon 18:00 · in-person · Oasis Building First Congregational United Church of Christ

· directions · via PFLAG National

REFUGE-RECOVERY meetings

Refuge Recovery 'Equal SRQ Sangha' – Sarasota,FL – Tuesdays 11am

Tue 11:00 · in-person · Equal SRQEnglishOpen

2035 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota · directions · via Refuge Recovery

Refuge Recovery 'Gratitude Sangha' – Sarasota, FL – Wednesdays 6:45pm

Wed 18:45 · in-person · The Gratitude ClubEnglishOpen

2856 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota · directions · via Refuge Recovery

SMART Recovery meetings

SMART Recovery Meeting #8684

Tue 18:00 · in-person · Sarasota Community Church - Room 11

Sarasota · via SMART Recovery USA

SMART Recovery Meeting #8013

Thu 18:00 · in-person · Flobucha

Sarasota · via SMART Recovery USA

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