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Substance Use Disorder

Substance Use Disorder

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HandsYou Are Not AloneFIND THE RESOURCES YOU NEED TO GET HELP

If you or someone you know is suffering with substance use, there are many resources to support those on their journey to recovery.

LOCAL RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE

CORE Network in Manatee County
941-780-9408
CORE (Coordinated Opioid Recovery) is Florida’s multi-agency network of services to support long-term substance use disorder recovery. CORE has partnered with Centerstone to extend services in Manatee County.

Lightshare Behavioral Wellness and Recovery
941-552-1950
Offers innovative and comprehensive mental health and substance use programs for adults and children, including inpatient, outpatient and telehealth services.

Suncoast Cares
2-1-1
Every day, hundreds of people across Manatee, Sarasota, and DesSoto counties turn to 2-1-1 for 24/7 information and support—for financial assistance, health programs, crisis support, and more. If you need a little help or just someone to talk to, call 2-1-1.

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
9-8-8
24-hour, toll-free (call or text), confidential suicide prevention helpline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Turning Points
941-747-1509
Provides free services that assist individuals and families to financial stability and prevent and reduce homelessness in the community. They provide day resource services (such as hot showers, laundry services, clothing, and food), employment services, rental and utility assistance, veteran’s services (employment and housing), and free medical and dental care for the uninsured.

Central Florida Behavioral Health Network
813-740-4811
Contracts with community service organizations to provide publicly funded mental health and substance abuse services in the SunCoast counties. Services include acute care, residential treatment, housing, medical, outpatient, recovery support, and prevention.

Hope For Healing
Connect individuals with local providers that support mental health and substance abuse recovery.

Drug Free Manatee
941-748-4501
Develops and implements strategies to prevent and reduce substance abuse while promoting health and wellness throughout the county, especially among youth.