One Stop Career Centers assist employers and job seekers by connecting employment, education, and training services into an integrated network of resources....
Free Comprehensive eye exams and health screening for qualifying patients; referral to specialists for other exams/procedures, some specialized eye surgical procedures....
Medical care is provided to the homeless and the uninsured through a program with the Lee County Health Department. The Shelter provides medical respite beds, as well as the County's only TB Isolation Room outside of the local jail. A daily clinic is of...
Provides emergency help with food. Provides emergency help with rent/mortgage, utilities, prescriptions, and shelter when funds available. Clothing vouchers available for crisis situations....
Senior Companion program provides volunteer opportunities and community involvement to seniors and serves frail elderly individuals as well as respite care to line-in caregivers. Senior Companion volunteers take care of simple chores, running errands, tr...
Provides services that will help out-of-school youth, dislocated workers, displaced homemakers, and anyone else who needs assistance to find work or to obtain job training....
Provides specialized medical care for children with a focus on orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate....
Government agency providing retirement, disability, survivor benefits, and supplemental security income for the aged, disabled, and survivors....
Referrals to Spanish speaking attorneys, doctors, dentists, etc. SWFHCC's mission is to promote the economic advancement of the Hispanic and non-Hispanic communities, with a focus on economic and political empowerment, and public advocacy to improve the ...
Provides residential care to children that have been abused or neglected or come from families in turmoil. It also operates a Christian-based foster care program....
A horseback riding program which provides therapeutic riding to mentally- and physically-challenged children and adults. Fee for services; scholarships available....
Services include job placement, job search assistance, job opportunities, vocational rehabilitation, unemployment compensation, family assistance, and welfare transition services. To file for unemployment compensation, go to www.floridajobs.org/unemployme...
Services include job placement, job search sssistance, job opportunities, vocational rehabilitation, unemployment compensation, family assistance, and welfare transition services. To file for unemployment compensation, go to www.floridajobs.org/unemployme...
Provides education and outreach programs regarding all types of health and safety. These include the GATE program (youth violence prevention), Sports injury Prevention, High Risk Driver Program, Young Driver Program, Trauma Nurse Talk Tough, What is a Tr...
Provides support services for people with developmental disabilities including behavior analysis/assessment, vocational training, supported employment, learning projects, social events, and respite care....
Self-help groups for survivors of child sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child) guided by a set of 12 suggested steps and traditions, slogan and serenity prayer. Provides support group, pen pals, and literature....
Individual and group therapy with urine screens. Participants are non-violent offenders with drug and alcohol dependency wishing to have their charges dropped. Regular court appearances required. Program length is one year....
HEAR NOW Hear Now is a national non-profit program committed to assisting those permanently residing in the U.S. who are deaf or hard of hearing and have no other resources to acquire hearing aids....
Provides mentoring and support to low income and at risk middle school and high school students. Students apply for the program in 6th or 9th grade, and upon selection, sign a contract promising to remain crime and drug free, maintain good grades and beha...
The United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties is a volunteer organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people in our community. This is accomplished through fundraising, fund distribution, community building, volunteer advanceme...
Provides consultations, assistance and funding opportunities for, individuals and businesses located in rural communities....
Senior Choices of Southwest Florida is one of the eleven Aging and Disability Resource Centers in Florida. Overseen by the Department of Elder Affairs, Senior Choices is a non-profit agency that assists seniors, the disabled, and their caregivers connect ...
20 Bed residential substance abuse program with aftercare for kids ages 12-18. Classroom instructions by a Lee County school teacher with Lee County School credit give when requirements are met....
Serves children and adults with acute mental health needs in an environment where children and adults can begin their recovery. Services include: Outpatient Services (Psychiatric evaluation and medication management, aftercare services following Crisis ...
Access a qualified Information and Referral Specialist who can provide information about services available for elders (60+) and their caregivers within the local community. *Can assist with electric in certain circumstances. ...
12-14 week outpatient substance abuse program for youth ages 12-17. Youth must have used illegal substance in the past 90 days. Treatment includes both individual and family treatment, depending on the presenting issues. Upon treatment completion, yout...
ADHD Science, Information, Resources, Support...
Disability Rights Florida is a non-profit organization providing protection and advocacy services in the State of Florida. The Center's mission is to advance the dignity, equality, self-determination and expressed choices of individuals with disabilities...
Assists individuals who are blind or have visual impairments and their families with services to reach education and independent living goals. Counseling, employment training, and rehabilitation for blind or low-vision individuals....
Provides pre-admission screenings for placement in a nursing facility other long-term care setting. CARES provides assessment and review for long term care services and will make referrals for needed services. CARES will assess clients in the home, hosp...
Serving Adults, Adolescents & Families Sovereign Health Group offers high quality and comprehensive Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, & Mental Health Treatment Programs for Adults & Adolescents including support services for the family system. We have multiple...
Assistance for adoption, counseling, disaster response, early education and training, senior services, Financial Assistance and food pantry / food bank, Haitian and Hispanic outreach, HIV/AIDS support services, housing assistance and counseling, immigrati...
The Harry Chapin Food Bank collects and salvages food and distributes it to partner agencies. Programs: Mobile Food Pantry and SNAP Direct Assistance. ...
Growing Smiles is a new state of the art pediatric dental clinic located in Lehigh Acres. Our dentist, Dr. Denise Vedrenne provides over 30 years of experience working with children of all ages and backgrounds. As of now, Growing Smiles is accepting most ...
Free copy of ADD / ADHD resource: A detailed booklet that describes ADHD symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping....
If you or someone you know has trouble reading print because of an eye problem, a reading disability, or difficulty holding a book because of arthritis, a stroke, or an accident, the Braille and Talking Books Library can help. The Bureau of Braille and T...
Assists in locating missing parents, determining paternity, establishing medical and financial support orders, and enforcing support. Office locations all over Florida....
Provides free information and resources related to asbestos exposure and its related illnesses, such a malignant mesothelioma cancer. Free resources include Doctor- Match Program, Veterans Assistance, online support group, and Patient Advocates, who work ...
Feeding the 5000: Thanksgiving Outreach is a local community of volunteers and business partners coming together in the battle against hunger in Southwest Florida. Over the past five years, we have provided over 10,000 Thanksgiving meals to needy familie...
The Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Florida is a home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill children undergoing medical treatment. We help loved ones remain together as a family in an environment of comfort, compassion, strength, and support....
CMS Division of Prevention and Intervention offers services to children with special healthcare needs and their families associated with child abuse and neglect. The Division of Prevention and Intervention works to prevent child abuse before it begins by ...
Area offices are able to assist with questions about what services Medicaid covers, who provides Medicaid services, information and referral, and resolving billing disputes....
Rehabilitation services for blind and visually impaired persons to learn to live independently and remain active members of their community. The VIP Center offers Braille Classes that help adults and their families adjust and cope with vision loss. Clas...
Hendry/ Glades County Health Department provides health care, human services, and environmental services to residents of Sarasota Hendry/Glades County, Florida. Our medical and other programs help keep you, your family, and the public healthy. We offer ...
Beyond Barriers Inc provides Parenting Classes (Individual and Group), Anger Management, Substance Education, Mental Health Counseling, Supervised Visitation, and Notary Services. These services are available in Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades Counties....
The American Lung Association in Florida funds vital research on lung disease cures, provides education and support programs to both adults and children and advocates for stronger air laws and tobacco prevention and education at the capital....
Chronic Disease Fund is a non-profit, full service financial and medication assistance organization. We exist to improve the health and quality of life of patients battling chronic disease, cancer or other life-altering conditions who cannot afford the m...
Ages: prenatal – 20. Provides medical and supporting services to children and high-risk pregnant women. Serves children with special health care needs whose serious or chronic physical or developmental conditions require extensive preventive and maintenan...
Health Services - for eligible infants, children, adolescents, and young adults who have on-going physical or behavioral conditions....
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