Care Connection Manatee is not just a program; it’s a coalition of local providers working together to enhance the health and well-being of uninsured residents in Manatee County.
Manatee Memorial Hospital
Turning Points
Turning Points is a non-profit organization that provides, facilitates, and coordinates services to prevent and reduce homelessness in Manatee County Florida. They provide services to Manatee neighbors in need through four main services:
Free Health Center- Turning Points Health Centers is a community-based nonprofit clinic offering access to FREE, high-quality, compassionate medical, dental and pharmacy services.
Day Resource Center- The DRC provides hot showers, clean clothing, laundry services, restrooms, telephones, computer lab and a mail stop. Assistance is provided to obtain food stamps, birth certificates and legal identification.
Rental and Utility assistance- Individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk for homelessness may qualify for rental and utility assistance along with case management and support.
Navigation- Turning Points navigators provide guidance and connections to assist community members in accessing existing community resources to help them stabilize their situation and move toward self-sufficiency.
All services are offered at no cost to the public.
Can Community Health
Can is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the treatment, care, and continual wellness of people living with HIV. The mission of CAN Community Health is to inspire and contribute to the health and well-being of those affected by HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted diseases by providing the best care through outreach, integrated clinical practice, advocacy, education, and research.
Can community health have served the needs of the HIV community for over 30 years. Their clinics offer medical, dental, psychological care, and lifestyle counseling to all patients, regardless of their financial situation, insurance status, or ability to pay. They also have pharmacy services. CAN Community Health has opened several new in-house pharmacies to make it easier for patients to receive the best possible care.
Centerplace Health
Can is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the treatment, care, and continual wellness of people living with HIV. The mission of CAN Community Health is to inspire and contribute to the health and well-being of those affected by HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted diseases by providing the best care through outreach, integrated clinical practice, advocacy, education, and research.
Can community health have served the needs of the HIV community for over 30 years. Their clinics offer medical, dental, psychological care, and lifestyle counseling to all patients, regardless of their financial situation, insurance status, or ability to pay. They also have pharmacy services. CAN Community Health has opened several new in-house pharmacies to make it easier for patients to receive the best possible care.
Centerstone
Centerstone is a nonprofit health system specializing in mental health and substance use disorder treatments for people of all ages. Services are available in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, and Tennessee through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, school-based services, telehealth, and an inpatient hospital. Centerstone also offers specialized programs available nationwide for the military community, as well as services for children, including therapeutic foster care.
Centerstone’s Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best evidence-based practices for use across communities. Their mission-driven professionals provide a full continuum of mental health services for people of all ages, from children to seniors and everyone in between.
Some of their mental health services include mental health care, addiction recovery, and children & family services. Centerstone Medical Care and Pharmacy provides services such as military services, residential care, and crisis services. Also, intellectual, and developmental disabilities services through therapeutic foster care.
EMS - Manatee County
Manatee County Emergency Medical Service (MCEMS) is the county’s sole 911 Advanced Life Support provider acting as a 3rd service system supported by local Basic Life Support fire services. They are a government-run emergency medical system that is not fire department-based responding to all prehospital medical calls for service and coastal waterways.
Also, the Community Paramedicine is a restructuring of existing healthcare resources. The community paramedic approach is designed to support and augment other patient-centered delivery models by providing an optimized mix of healthcare and patient navigation at a lower cost than traditional models.
The community paramedic model is an innovative, proven solution to provide high-quality primary care and preventative services by employing a currently available and often underutilized healthcare resource, Paramedics. It integrates specially trained prehospital professionals with an expanded role, who will assist with closing healthcare gaps and improve access while decreasing healthcare costs.
The staff strives to serve the public and provide pre-hospital medical care, treatment, and transportation based upon the highest standards of medical care in a professional, prompt, and efficient manner to the citizens and visitors of Manatee County.
Their mission is to serve with excellence by providing services that protect the lives and property of those who live in, work in, and visit Manatee County.
ALT Foundation
The ALT Foundation is the non-profit arm of All Labs Today dedicated to giving back to the local community to enhance the well-being of all neighbors. It is committed to ensuring access to affordable or free, high-quality laboratory testing services for residents of Manatee County facing financial hardship. Through fundraising, community partnerships, and outreach programs, the ALT Foundation empowers low-income families and individuals experiencing homelessness to receive the healthcare they deserve.
“Helping people in need is very close to my heart,” said John Rojas, owner of All Labs Today. “We created the ALT Foundation to address these needs because we believe access to healthcare is a right everyone is entitled to and not just a privilege for some.”
ALT Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit (501-c-3) organization dedicated to ensuring access to affordable, high-quality laboratory testing services for residents of Manatee and Sarasota Counties facing financial hardship. By combining innovation, community partnerships, and compassionate support, we connect healthcare needs and resources to provide the underserved in our community with the means for better health and brighter futures.
Care Connection Manatee is a coalition of local providers of care to uninsured residents