How to Start Manatee County Homelessness Help and Coordinated Entry
Use a current access point for housing triage, day services, prevention help, and coordinated-entry screening.
Start here
Call Turning Points at 941-747-1509 or visit 701 17th Avenue West in Bradenton during current assessment hours. Confirm hours before traveling; shelter and housing are not guaranteed.
Confirm current intake hours before traveling
See Manatee County’s Turning Points listingWhat to have ready
- Manatee County address, ZIP code, and a safe callback number
- A one-sentence description of the need and what changed
- Any notice, application, denial, bill, or deadline involved
- Language, mobility, communication, and accommodation needs
Words you can use
“I am currently [outside, in a vehicle, in shelter, doubled up, or another situation] in Manatee County. My household is [describe]. Where should I complete current housing triage or coordinated-entry screening?”
Steps in order
- 1
Call or use the official intake route and lead with the immediate need.
- 2
Ask what eligibility, documents, assessment, and current funding or capacity apply.
- 3
Record the staff name, reference number, next action, and follow-up date.
- 4
Use the listed backup route if the program is closed, full, or not the correct door.
If the first answer is no or wait
Availability, funding, eligibility, and wait times can change. Ask for the reason in writing when possible, preserve every deadline, and use 211 or Manatee 311 to locate another current route.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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