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Reporting of Senior Abuse. Florida Department of Children and Families has a new hotline available A new and improved online abuse reporting tool for the Florida Department of Children and Families' Florida Abuse Hotline is now available at reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us. This new reporting tool is available to professionally-mandated reporters, as well as the general public, as an additional avenue to report suspected cases of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults. The new online reporting tool is in addition to the existing toll-free line at 1-800-96ABUSE, TTY 1.800.453.5145, and fax at 1.800.914.0004.
 

Area Agency on Aging/ Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
Serves as a single entry point for state and federally subsidized care, including in-home care, daycare, and assessment for levels of care for Nursing Home and Assisted Living placement through the CARESteam.  Elder Helpline (800)-96-ELDER or (800)-963-5337) in every area of Florida.
 

Alzheimer's Association
Provides Helpline, support groups, educational programs, lending library, speakers bureau, Safe Return Identification Program. (941)-365-8883 or (800)-272-3900).
 

Department of Children & Families (DCF)
Accepts applications for financial assistance programs such as food stamps and Medicaid, including Medicaid coverage of long term care services (941)-316-6139).
 

JFCS
Provides caregiver support & Education, Counseling, Support Groups and Respite programs. (941) 366-2224.
 

Manatee County Community Services Department
Information and referral, case management, homemaker service, respite care
(941) 749-3030.
 

Meals on Wheels Plus Manatee County
Daycare, home-delivered meals, transportation, support groups, senior center and volunteer opportunities in Manatee County (941) 747-4655
 

SMH Memory Disorder Clinic
Provides diagnostic testing for persons with memory trouble, free screenings, educational programs, caregiver training, referral to supportive services
(941)-917-7197.
 

Senior Friendship Center (SFC) Sarasota County
Daycare, companion, case management,home-delivered meals, senior center, transportation, respite, telephone reassurance, Emergency Alert Response Service; sliding fee available - All services accessed through the Elder Helpline
(800) 963-5337).
 

Senior Friendship Caregiver Resource Center
Staffed by trained volunteers who can provide advice and resource information regarding caregiving issues Sarasota (941) 556-3268 Venice-584-0071

Serving Health Insurance Need of Elders (SHINE)
Trained volunteers provide free insurance counseling relating to Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental and Long Term Care insurance to older adults and caregivers.
(800) 963-5337).
 

VA Programs
Both Sarasota and Manatee County provide assistance in applying for financial assistance Veterans Programs. For further information in Sarasota, contact the Sarasota County Veterans Services program (941) 861-2899) or Manatee County Veterans Services program (941) 749-3030).
 

Find a Facility www.floridahealth finder.gov provides an on-line locator link for any licensed facility or agency providing care (including nursing home, assisted living, home care agency, etc).
 

ITN SunCoast
Providing transportation to seniors and people with visual challenges in all Sarasota and Manatee Counties.1888 Brother Greene Way, Sarasota, FL 34236 (941) 364-7530 www.itnsuncoast.com
 

Suncoast Center For Independent Living, Inc.
About Suncoast Center for Independent LivingA nonprofit organization providing services to people with disabilities within Sarasota and Manatee counties. Our goal is to empower people with disabilities to take charge of their lives and guide them through their own destinies.   3281 17th Street, Sarasota, FL 34235