Resources
Domestic Violence/Counseling Programs
If you are experiencing an emergency, dial 911 immediately. If you are in immediate need of shelter or need additional help, call the numbers listed below.
SPARCC’s 24-hour Hotline: 941-365-1976
Florida Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-500-1119
Florida Sexual Violence Hotline: 888-956-RAPE (7273)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233)
National Sexual Violence Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline: 866-331-9474
Manatee Domestic Violence Center: H.O.P.E. 941-747-8499
Children and Families Sarasota/Manatee: 877-595-0384
Women’s Resource Center: 941-366-1700
www.thewomensresourcecenter.org
Child Protection Center 941-365-1277
Consumer Assistance
Sarasota: 941-861-8180
Manatee: 941-741-4091
Florida Bar Referral: 1-800-342-8011
H.O.P.E. (Pre Foreclosure Hotline) 1-888-995-4673
Legal Hotline 1-800-625-2257
Immigration
Bradenton: 941-716-6151
Clearwater: 727-443-0657
Sarasota: 941-366-1746
St. Pete: 727-821-0726
FIAC (Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center): 239-657-7442
County/Court Numbers
Sarasota 941-861-7400
Venice 941-861-7400
Manatee 941-749-1800
Family Mediation
Sarasota 941-708-6488
Manatee 941-861-7827
Guardian Ad Litem Program: 866-341-1GAL
Law Library
Sarasota 941-861-8191
Manatee 941-741-4090
Public Defender
Sarasota 941-861-5500
Manatee 941-747-3011
Sheriff
Sarasota www.sarasotasheriff.org 941-861-5800
Manatee www.manateesheriff.com 941-747-3011
State Attorney
Sarasota 941-861-4400
Manatee 941-747-3077
Counseling
Women’s Resource Center: 941-366-1700
Children & Families
Sarasota: 941-316-6000
Manatee: 941-741-3000
Family Mediation
Sarasota: 941-861-4820
Manatee: 941-749-3654
Other Numbers
Salvation Army (emergency financial assistance): 941-364-8854
Child Support Enforcement: 800-622-5437
Identity Theft Hotline: 877-438-4338
Elder Hot Line: 866-505-4888
Department of Labor (Accident): 800-321-6742
Consumer Fraud Complaints: 877-382-4357
Medicare Hotline: 800-633-4227
Veteran Affairs: 800-827-1000
Citizen Dispute Settlement Program:
Sarasota: 941-861-7833
Manatee: 941-749-3660
For additional information and forms on a wide range of legal problems please visit FloridaLawHelp.org.