Commonly Used Community Resources
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL: Where to find community resources
United Way 211: Dial 211 or 239-263-4211 (Collier), 941-205-2161 (Charlotte), 239-433-3900 (Lee) and 800-887-9234 (Hendry and Glades). www.unitedwaylee.org/what-is-united-way-211/, www.unitedwayofcolliercounty.org/2-1-1, www4.irissoft.com/iftwsql4/cchs/public.aspx
FloridaSDC Online Community Resources: http://flsdc.org
Homeless Coalition Online Community Resources: http://www.leehomeless.org/
CLEAR Warmline: 800-945-1355, Peer led resource and support line for mental illnesses.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-9255, crisis line open 24/7.
GOVERNMENT BENEFIT AND ASSISTANCE SITES
Social Security: 800-772-1213 – TTY 800-325-0778
Medicaid: http://www.mymedicaid-florida.com/ (See Access Florida DCF)
Medicare: 800-633-4227 http://www.medicare.gov/
Benefits Eligibility Info: www.benefits.gov
Florida DCF (Department of Children and Families): www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/access
Access FL: 866-762-2237 Food, medical, and financial assistance
DCF Service Center Ft Myers: 2295 Victoria Ave. Room 110, Ft Myers, FL, 33901
Department of Veterans Affairs: www.va.gov
Lee County VA Healthcare Ctr: 239-652-1800, 2489 Diplomat Pkwy E., Cape Coral, 33909
VA Fort Myers: 239-939-3939, 3033 Winkler Ave, Ft Myers, 33916
VA Naples Clinic: 239-659-9188, 2685 Horseshoe Dr. S #101, Naples, FL, 34104
Housing Authority of Ft Myers: 239-344-3220 www.hacfm.org
Lee County Housing Authority: 239-997-6688 www.leecountyha.org
Collier County Social Services: 239-252-2273 www.colliergov.net
PRIVATE ASSISTANCE SITES
The Salvation Army Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties: www.salvationarmyflorida.org/fortmyers
Assistance with food, utilities, clothing, support and wellness services.
Red Shield Lodge: 239-334-3745. Shelter for women and families, up to 90 days.
Corrections Services: 239-332-0140 Crossroads Drug/Alcohol Rehab: 239-334-3745
American Red Cross: Disaster Relief Services. Ft Myers- 239-278-3401, Naples- 239-596-6868
http://www.redcross.org/local/florida/south-florida/local-chapters/southern-gulf-coast
Catholic Charities: www.catholiccharitiesdov.org Support, food, clothing, housing, health aids.
Saint Vincent DePaul Society: www.svdpusa.org Food, shelter, clothing, financial assistance.
Fort Myers Rescue Mission: 239-334-7365 www.fortmyersrescuemission.org Shelter, food, clothing and support for men and families.
St Matthews House: 239-774-0500, 2001 Airport Rd S, Naples, FL, 34112. Shelter, food, clothing.
Meals on Wheels- CCMI (Lee County)- 239-337-1055 www.mowaa.org to find resource near you
MEDICAL SERVICES
Family Health Centers: 844-342-7935 for info and location near you. Affordable general health and dental care; can apply for income based service discount.
Lee County Health Department: 239-332-9501, lee.floridahealth.gov Health and dental services, vaccinations, infectious disease services, support, resources and info.
Coast2CoastRX Card: coast2coastrx.com Free and simple to apply and print out; up to 75% savings on many prescription medications, other healthcare related discounts also available.
FSW Dental Hygiene Clinic: 239-985-8334. Dental cleanings by students $45 for adults and $35 for children.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
CareerSource SW Florida: 800-557-3242, careersourcesouthwestflorida.com Resources and support for job seekers.
Florida Dept. of Economic Opportunity: www.floridajobs.org Job search resource, unemployment claims filing.
Vocational Rehab: www.rehabworks.org Support services and resources to help those living with disabilities to gain skills and employment; includes Ticket to Work through the SSA.
Goodwill Industries of SWFL: www.goodwillswfl.org Job-Link services, training, support.
Hope Clubhouse: 239-267-1777, 3602 Broadway Ave, Ft Myers, 33907 www.hopeclubhouse.org
Center for Independent Living: 239-260-4575, 7011 Cypress Terrace Ste. 103, Ft Myers www.cilgulfcoastflorida.org
If You Can Dream Foundation: Personalized community outreach, advocacy and support services for employment and school to work transitions. 239-281-3235, www.iicdf.org
LEGAL SERVICES
Lee County Bar Association: www.leebar.org Lawyer Referral Service $50 initial fee except re: malpractice or personal injury. Community links and info.
Florida Rural Legal Services: www.frls.org Free civil legal assistance for indigent/low income.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Lee County: Passport– 239-533-0300, ADA transit. Goodwheels- 239-768-2900, Medicaid transit
Collier County: Paratransit- 239-252-7272, ADA transit. MTM, Inc– 844-239-5974, Medicaid tran
Charlotte County: Sunshine Rides- 941-575-4000
ADDICTION SERVICES
SWFAS: 239-332-6937, 3763 Evans Ave, Ft Myers, FL, 33901. Only detox facility in Lee, Glades, and Hendry counties for men and women. Outpatient detox potential availability.
Substance Abuse Treatment Helpline: 239-208-5080. Support, info, resources.
Operation PAR: Integrated mental health and substance abuse services. 1-888-727-6398, www.operationpar.org
FAMILY SERVICES
ACT: 239-939-3112, 24 hour hotline. Abuse Counseling and Treatment; Ft Myers- free shelter and support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
Childcare of SWFL: 239-278-1002, www.ccswfl.org Provides subsidized childcare services.
Focus on the Family: 239-232-6459, www.family.org Faith based marriage and children support
MONEY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Your Money Matters: Free state-run budgeting services. www.myfloridacfo.com/ymm/
MMI: www.moneymanagement.org Budget and debt counseling and tips, some services free.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255, 24 hour crisis hotline.
Lee Memorial Behavioral Health: 239-343-9180, www.leehealth.org
SalusCare: 239-275-3222, www.saluscareflorida.org Walk ins available
National Alliance on Mental Illness: NAMI Lee– 239-278-0981 NAMI Collier– 239-260-7300
Lutheran Services: 239-278-1140, 3661 Central Ave #4, Ft Myers, FL, 33901. Support for children, adults, refugees, immigrants, disaster victims.
Park Royal Psychiatric Hospital: 239-204-2131, 9241 Park Royal Dr, Ft Myers, FL, 33908. Inpatient and outpatient services available.
David Lawrence Center: 239-455-8500. Two Naples locations, 24 hour walk in service available.
Charlotte Behavioral Health: 941-639-8300 for services, 941-575-0222 for 24 hour crisis line, 941-347-6444 for detox/recovery center. 1700 Education Ave, Punta Gorda, 33950
Riverside Behavioral Center: 941-637-2474. 24 hour inpatient hospital at 733 E Olympia Ave, Punta Gorda, 33950
SENIOR SERVICES
Dr. Piper Center: 239-332-5346, 2607 Dr. Ella Piper Way, Ft Myers www.drpipercenter.org Stipend volunteering opportunities and support services including transportation for seniors.
Jewish Family & Community Center: 239-325-4444, www.jfcsswfl.org 5025 Castello Dr, Naples, FL, 34103. Food pantry, mental health, dementia, and senior support services.
Senior Friendship Centers: Elder Helpline- 866-413-5337 friendshipcenters.org Health and safety, caregiving, social support, education.
NON-EMERGENCY POLICE
Cape Coral: 239-574-3223
Ft Myers: 239-321-7700
Lee County Sheriff: 239-477-1000
Punta Gorda: 941-639-4111
Naples: 239-213-4844
Collier County Sheriff: 239-252-9300
We hope you find this brief list useful- please ask your coach for info on even more resources!