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Substance Abuse Resources

If you suspect someone is having an overdose, immediately text or dial 911. 

DOH Sarasota provides Narcan at no cost at all DOH Sarasota pharmacy locations during normal business hours.

 DOH Sarasota Pharmacy locations and hours:

Downtown Sarasota
2200 Ringling Blvd Sarasota, FL 34237
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fri. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

North Port
6950 Outreach Way 
North Port, Fl 34230
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fri. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Children’s Health Center
1750 17TH ST 
Sarasota, Fl 34234
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fri. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Prescription Drug Disposal in Sarasota County 

DOH Sarasota provides Deterra Drug Deactivation System bags free of charge at our Downtown Sarasota location, 2200 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34237.

The Deterra bags are available for pickup at our information desk from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additionally, prescription drug disposal boxes are available in the lobby of the Sarasota Police Department and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

For additional prescription drug disposal locations in Sarasota County, please refer to the links below.

  1. Find a Location via the DEA
  2. Find a Location via Google Maps (mobile-friendly)

 

You Are Not Alone: Find 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.

Lightshare

(941) 732-6837

From crisis to recovery, we are a light in the dark.
At Lightshare we know that a better life is within reach. That’s why we’re focused on providing affordable and transformative support for those who may be experiencing mental health and addiction disorders.

Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, Inc.

(813) 740-4811

CFBHN is a not for profit 501 (c) (3) corporation and a CARF International Accredited Services Management Network organization* contracting with community service organizations to provide a full array of publically funded mental health and substance abuse services in the SunCoast counties of Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota. Services include acute care, residential treatment, housing, medical, outpatient, recovery support, and prevention.
* CARF is the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Dial 988

We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.