The Breath of Life Center ministers to the woman who wants to know her options when a pregnancy occurs and possible results of those options. The Center helps women who may be being pressured by others to seek abortion and need a listening ear. We also h...
Provides a safe, drop-in afterschool youth center. Summer programs are also available....
Provides an enriched educational program with an emphasis on literacy for children of working parents in the Harlem Heights community. Includes afterschool and summer programs....
Food, clothing, recovery support services, referrals and case management; once per month. First come, first served....
Day shelter, clothing, hot meal, groceries (food pantry / food bank), transportation....
Financial aid to families of inmates, limited utility assistance, ex-offender services....
Candlelighters of Southwest Florida provides support, education and advocacy to children with cancer and blood disorders as well as the professionals that care for them. The Candlelighters organization is a source of emotional support and assistance for ...
The mission of the food pantry / food bank is to help families that are in needy situations. We want to assist them through their time of misfortune....
Food, clothing, toiletries, referrals, counseling, basic needs, fellowship, worship, prayer....
Emergency food, prescriptions, medical and utility bill assistance....
The hospital features the area's largest emergency department. Among the services offered are rehabilitation, pediatrics, obstetrics, oncology, general surgery, urology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology. Cape Coral has 291 beds and is a member of the...
Assists first-time home buyers, single parents, or displaced homemakers, who meet income guidelines, purchase a home....
Division of Parks & Recreation provides rides to adult day care facilities or rides for anyone who needs help with daily transportation to banking, shopping, errands or doctor appointments. This is a door to door service-pick up and drop off are at the do...
Concierge provides: comprehensive case management, referrals, navigation, benefits review/enrollment, advocacy, support/guidance, assistance with identifying assisted living and/or hospice programs, guidance for caregivers and adult children, serve as li...
"The William ""Bill"" Austen Youth Center is a facility for children between the ages of 8-18 that includes a recreation center. Kids can drop in daily for use of the gaming systems (XBox 360 and Wii), the latest in computer software, video games, watch m...
Day care for people afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson Disease, stroke victims, related dementias, or memory disorders....
Casa San Jose, a residential facility, offers services along with assisted living to individuals who are at risk of becoming homeless and are HIV positive. The male residents work to obtain optimal living standards. Drop-in services include a food pantry ...
Rent assistance, housing assistance for homeless Veterans, food pantry / food bank, prescription medication program, refugee resettlement, and utility assistance (electricity, water, power, gas)....
Catholic Charities offers emergency financial assistance to people who are struggling with an economic need which can be solved with short-term help, such as disruption or loss of income, illness or death in the family that causes an economic hardship, or...
Case management, battered woman temporary shelter/rape and crisis intervention program. 24-hour hotline, safe haven/shelter, safety planning, victim advocacy, counseling, civil legal assistance to victims, court advocacy, accompaniment, hospital advocacy...
Provides support, instruction, and coaching with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities....
Information and referral, advocacy (individuals and systems), peer counseling and independent living skills training classes....
Helps persons with disabilities achieve and maintain their independence. Offers specific programs, such as Victims' Voices: Silent No More, a program for crime victims with disabilities....
Food & clothing assistance....
For claims, specific & general Medicare information, ordering Medicare booklets, and information about health plans, contact 1-800-MEDICARE 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for assistance. English and Spanish-speaking customer service representatives at thi...
Provides information and support to parents of children with attention deficits, adults with attention deficits, educators and other interested professionals....
A program for mentally and physically challenged children and adults to enjoy the full benefits of baseball, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun in an atmosphere specifically designed to meet the individual needs of each challenged athlete....
God's Table is an ecumenical program, located at Chapel by the Sea on Fort Myers Beach, that offers Christian fellowship to all. Volunteers gather to welcome the needy and homeless to a safe place where food is shared; clothing is provided; assistance is ...
Provides family support services including after-school programs, parenting classes, adult and family literacy, volunteer recruitment and placement, neighborhood revitalization, social services, juvenile diversion and reentry, mental health counseling and...
Provides affordable child care that meets the fundamental needs for growth and development common to all children....
Builds houses for homeownership for low to very low income families....
The Loveland Boulevard location in Port Charlotte is the home to Vital Statistics (birth and death records), Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Family Planning, School Health, Health Promotion, and Dental. ...
Provides preliminary medical care and services for free or according to sliding scale by income. Also facilitates WIC program (Women, Infants, and Children)....
Provides services to the indigents and homebound seniors in Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda....
Provides care coordination to high-risk pregnant moms and babies, assists with Medicaid applications, and offers free parenting classes. Serves young children who are at-risk of poor health outcomes....
Healthy Start Care Coordinators assess mother's needs and provide referral to risk-appropriate services, assist with Medicaid application, provide emotional support and encouragement, and deliver pregnancy and childcare information....
Certified Childbirth Educators provide information on preparing for labor and birth, danger signs in pregnancy and symptoms of preterm labor, delivery, bonding, newborn care and safety, immunizations, postpartum care, sibling preparation, family planning ...
If you are pregnant and have Type One, Type Two, or gestational diabetes and your insurance does NOT pay for diabetic education, these counseling services are designed to provide education and support. You will learn what diabetes is, how it affects your...
To help pregnant women receive prenatal care early in their pregnancy, Healthy Start partners with the local health department to improve pregnancy outcomes (IPO) for Charlotte County women. IPO services include pregnancy testing, Medicaid screening, min...
Prenatal women who qualify for pregnancy Medicaid will receive choice counseling for selecting a primary maternity care provider through the Healthy Start MomCare program. Your MomCare Advisor will promote early entry to care, provide information on the ...
Learn to be a positive parent and role model through Healthy Start parenting education. Moms and dads receive parenting guidelines, information on child growth and development, and ways to manage child health problems. Classes are provided free of charg...
Healthy Start prenatal care services, provided by a licensed physician, may be available if you are uninsured, ineligible for Medicaid and cannot otherwise afford prenatal care....
Becoming a new parent can be stressful. Confidential psychosocial counseling can help to cope with the emotional and situational demands of a new baby. These services may include: family screening, assessment interview, individual or group counseling, e...
If you are a mom-to-be who smokes, you need to stop smoking and avoid second-hand smoke to increase the likelihood of having a healthy baby. Healthy Start offers support to help you quit smoking....
The primary focus of CCHC's Homeless Prevention Program is to help families stay in their homes. Each month hundreds of families come to us in need of resources to stop eviction and/or utility disconnection. Services available: Food Pantry, Hot Meals...
Provides temporary assistance for eligible Charlotte County residents in the areas of electric, water, food, medical or crisis stabilization....
The mission of the Charlotte County School District is to provide all students the opportunity to achieve at high academic levels, equipping them to successfully pursue college or career goals....
Charlotte Regional Medical Center is a 208-bed Joint Commission accredited and award-winning hospital. Our stroke, orthopedics, and respiratory care have earned national distinction....
Provides developmental screening for children who might be experiencing developmental delays. Assists in finding appropriate services and educational programs for children with special needs....
An eight week educational support group for children of addicts (ages 5-12). Each week a new topic is presented in a fun and comfortable environment that encourages children to share their feelings, ask questions and participate in group activities....
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