Homeless Programs and Services

The mission of the Manatee County Homeless Services Division is to ensure there is appropriate access to services, which both engage and empower individuals experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of losing their home, to find and maintain viable solutions to their housing instability. Homeless Services works in collaboration with Public Safety, the Continuum of Care, the homeless coalition and other local non-profits serving this population to foster community cohesion.

Manatee County Government does not provide direct financial support to the public for housing, but included below is some information on the agencies throughout Manatee County that offer resources for those experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of losing their current place of residence.

It is also recommended to contact Suncoast 2-1-1 through either their website (link below) or by dialing 2-1-1 on your phone. Making An Impact (link below) also provides a free resource guide for both Manatee and Sarasota counties that link a wide variety of resources for any type of need.