Local and National Resources
Utility, Mortgage, Rent Assistance:
Florida Cancer Specialists – maximum $1500 per year
http://foundation.flcancer.com/apply/
21st Century CARES Foundation – maximum $300 per year
https://21stcenturycare.org/financial-help-for-cancer-patients/
Friendship Centers –https://friendshipcenters.org/
941-955-2122
Laurel Civic Association – also has a monthly food pantry
941-483-3338
Organizations that assist with co-pays:
For Sarasota Memorial Hospital Patients
941-917-7459 https://www.smh.com/Home/Patients-Visitors/Financial-Assistance
Cancer Care Co-Payment Assistance Foundation
866-552-6729 www.cancercarecopay.org
Healthwell Foundation
800-675-8416 www.healthwellfoundation.org
Patient Access Network Foundation (PANF)
866-316-7263 www.panfoundation.org
Patient Advocate Foundation
866-512-3861 www.copays.org
Transportation Services:
American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/treatment/support-programs-and-services/road-to-recovery.html – Not currently scheduling rides due to Covid; please continue to check website for updates
General Assistance by Type of Cancer:
Cancer.net – a database of multiple resources
https://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/financial-considerations/financial-resources
American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/
1-800-227-2345
Assistance with Housing/Homelessness:
Heart of Florida United Way: https://211.gs-humanservices.org/?option=com_cpx&task=resource&id=1472113
dial 211 or 941-308-4357
Salvation Army of Sarasota: https://salvationarmyflorida.org/sarasota/
941-954-4673
Catholic Charities of Sarasota: https://catholiccharitiesdov.org/
941-355-4680
Turning Point Manatee: http://tpmanatee.org/#
941-747-1509
Additional Resources:
American Cancer Society: https://www.cancercare.org/publications/62-sources_of_financial_assistance
800-813-HOPE(4673)
Jewish Children and Family Services of Sarasota: http://www.jfcs-cares.org/
941-366-2224
Catholic Charities of Bradenton: https://www.financialhelpresources.com/details/catholic_charities_of_manatee_county.html
941-714-7829
Community Action Center of Manatee County: https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/manatee_community_action_agenc.html
941-827-2887
Salvation Army of Venice: https://salvationarmyflorida.org/venice/
941-484-6227
Catholic Charities of Venice: https://catholiccharitiesdov.org/
941-359-3909
Catholic Charities of North Port: https://catholiccharitiesdov.org/locations/north-port/
941-244-2270
City of Northport Social Services: https://www.cityofnorthport.com/government/city-services/social-services
941-429-3700
Englewood Helping Hand, Inc.: https://englewoodhelpinghand.org/what-we-do/
941-474-5864
Englewood Area Cancer Foundation: http://theeacf.org
941-270-3149 offers transportation and lodging assistance to those living in the greater Englewood area.
211 Suncoast Cares: www.211suncoastcares.org
Contact for address, days/hours of operation, eligibility requirements, application requirements, etc…
211 Suncoast Cares is a free and confidential service that helps people locate resources they need, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You may search for services online, chat online with a navigator, text, or call Sarasota County 941-366-5025, Manatee County 941-308-4357. You may search using key words or using the specific name of an agency. You can print, text or email the results of your search.
https://panfoundation.org/ or 1-866-316-7263
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/
For Help With Drug Expenses:
www.needymeds.org
www.pparx.org
County Cares Act Assistance Links:
Charlotte County: https://coadfl.org/
Manatee County: https://www.mymanatee.org/departments/redevelopment___economic_opportunity/com munity_development/manatee_cares
Sarasota County: https://www.scgov.net/government/health-and-human-services/covid-19- coronavirus/sarasota-county-cares/individual-assistance