Resources – Local Help
Local Mental Health Resources Sarasota & Manatee Counties
www.nami.org
This home page of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, an invaluable resource to help you inform yourself, find support and take adction. Information-rich site strong on mental illness advocacy, legislation and information to help affected families.
| Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Sarasota County (NAMI) | 941-957-3626 |
| Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Manatee County (NAMI) – Helpline | 941-758-3562 |
| Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Manatee County (NAMI) – Support Group (Linda) | 941-778-2095 |
www.TheBarlowGroup.org
The Barlow Group is a Sarasota, Florida peer-to-peer assistance program, to help people and their families dealing with depression and bipolar disorder (manic depression). It is a not-for-profit organization with dedicated and caring volunteers getting the word out about this illness, and offering support from people "who have been there". The Barlow Group is affiliated with the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, a nationwide affinity group dispensing significant information for the depressed, bipolar individual and their family and friends.
| Barlow Group (Depression & Bipolar Disorder) | 941-320-3513 |
www.smh.com
The home page for Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Type "Bayside Center" in the "Tell us where you want to go" box to go to extensive menu of mental health services available from the hospital.
| Bayside Center for Behavioral Health at Sarasota Memorial Hospital | 941-917-7760 |
| Beacon House, Venice–A program of Mental Health Community Centers (MHCC) | 941-496-4934 |
| Charis Center, Sarasota | 941-378-1549 |
| Coastal Behavioral Healthcare – Crisis Stabilization Unit, Sarasota | 941-364-9355 |
| Coastal Behavioral Healthcare – FACT Team & Heritage House, Sarasota | 941-952-1147 |
| Coastal Behavioral Healthcare – Appointments, Information | 941-927-8900 |
| Coastal Behavioral Healthcare, Venice services | 941-492-4300 |
| Depression and Bi-Polar Support Alliance | 941-745-3518 |
| Family Emergency Treatment Center, Bradenton | 941-708-5710 |
| Family Emergency Treatment Center, Sarasota | 941-952-1147 |
| First Step of Sarasota | 941-366-5333 |
| The Florida Center for Child & Family Development, Sarasota center | 941-953-9100 |
| Gulf Coast Community Care – Residential services | 941-358-4242 |
| Jewish Family & Children’s Services, Sarasota campus | 941-366-2224 |
www.manateeglens.com
Site of Manatee Glens, a not-for-profit organization that is the area's oldest and largest provider of mental health services and addiction treatment services. Manatee Glens has facilities in Bradenton and Palmetto. Its mission is to "be a leader in promoting a healthier community through the delivery and support of quality mental health and addiction services.
| Manatee Glens – Crisis Unit & other emergencies, Bradenton | 941-782-4617 |
| Manatee Glens – Outpatient Admissions & Referrals, Bradenton | 941-782-4150 |
www.manateememorial.com/p150.html
Manatee Memorial Hospital has a Life Management Center to help adults and their families learn to maneuver successfully through difficult periods in their lives. The Center has an interdisciplinary, team approach involving psychiatrists, mental health professionals, psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists, and activities. It offers an array of inpatient, outpatient and referral services.
| Manatee Memorial Hospital – Center for Behavioral Health, Bradenton | 941-745-7216 |
| Manatee Palms Youth Services | 941-792-2222 |
| Volunteers of America – Housing, Manatee County | 941-758-0424 |
| Mental Health Community Centers (MHCC) & Prospect House, Sarasota | 941-953-3477 |
| North Port Drop-In –Center, a program of MHCC, North Port | 941-548-0128 |
| Palm Club | 941-927-6129 |
| Renaissance Manor – Housing | 941-365-8645| |
| Suicide Prevention Hotline | 1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-784-2433 |
| Venice Community Mental Health Center | 941-488-1145 |
GENERAL INFORMATION
In Sarasota and Manatee Counties, dial 211 for all social services needs, including mental health.
