Information & Referral
United Way
-Information & Referral Service (from landline) 211
-Or from cell phone 239-433-3900
http://www.unitedwaylee.org/
Elder Helpline of SW FL
(over age 60) 1-800-963-5337
Abuse Counseling & Treatment, Inc.
-24 Hour Family Violence & rape shelter/counseling
Phone: 239-939-3112
http://www.actabuse.com
Catholic Hispanic Social Services
- Programs to assist Hispanic persons, food vouchers, blankets, English classes, infant clothing, diapers4235 Michigan Avenue, Fort Myers
Phone: 239-337-4193
http://www.catholiccharitiesdov.org
Dept. of Children & Families
-AFDC-Aid to families with dependent children
-Aging/Adult services
-Food stamps
-Medicaid eligibility
4150 Ford Street Extension, Fort Myers
Phone: 1-866-762-2237
http://www. ?
Lee County Human Services
-Utility and rental assistance for low income and elderly
1440 Thompson Street, Fort Myers
Phone: 239-533-7900
http://dhs.lee-county.com/default.htm
Salvation Army
-10291 McGregor Blvd. 33919 239-278-1551
-Food & Clothing/Women's House 239-278-1551
-Overnight Shelter (single males) 2400 Edison Ave., Ft. Myers 239-332-4241
http://www.uss.salvationarmy.org/uss/www_uss_fortmyers.nsf
W.I.C. - Women, Infants, & Children
-Special supplement feeding program
3920 Michigan Avenue, Fort Myers
Phone: 239-332-9501
http://www.lee-county.com/healthdept
Lee Cares
-Provides information about Lee County Government services 239-332-2737
Health
Childrens Medical Services (H.R.S.)
-Provides Medical Services to children who are eligible for Medicaid
-Cost of services provided can be adjusted according to income
Phone: 239-939-8143
http://www.cms-kids.com
Lee County Health Department
-Free immunizations for babies & children
-General Health Care needs
3920 Michigan Ave., Fort Myers 239-332-9501
83 Pondella Road, N. Ft. Myers 239-656-4440
http://www.Lee-County.com/healthdept
Southwest Florida Addiction Services
-Treatment & Counseling for adults and adolescents
-Programs to ensure care for pregnant women
-Available to Medicare and Medicaid recipients
-Or cost-adjusted to income
Phone: 239-332-6937
http://www.swfas.org
Legal
Child Support Enforcement (H.R.S.)
-Available to AFDC and Medicaid recipients
-Or $ 25 initial fee for anyone with children in home
239-936-0102
http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/childsupport/
Florida Rural Legal Services
-Legal services provided to low income individuals
-Assist in landlord/tenant disputes
Phone: 239-334-4554
http://www.frls.org
Employment
Job & Benefit Center
-Job Service of Florida has jobs on computer, must come into office
Phone: 239-278-7140
Mayors Alliance
-Located at Goodwill Industries-Provides Services for people with disabilities
Phone: 239-995-2106 ext. 126
City of Cape Coral Job Line
-Recording of jobs available in City
Phone: 239-574-0535
http://www.capecoral.net
Miscellaneous
Consumer Credit Counseling of Florida Gulf Coast
-Free budget & financial counseling
-Debt repayment program
-Must call for application – appointments made after application is completed
Phone: 239-278-3121
http://www.cccsfl.org
Lifeline Family Center
-Maternity home, free pregnancy testing-Crisis Pregnancy Counseling
Phone: 239-574-4457
http://www.lifelinefamilycenter.org
S.O.L.V.E.
-Maternity Home, free pregnancy testing, infant clothes
5597 Sunrise Drive, Ft. Myers
Phone: 239-332-3122
Special Populations
-Day/evening/after school programs available for mentally and physically handicapped
400 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral
Phone: 239-574-0574
Lee County Housing Authority
-Various Types of low income housing (call for list)
-Voucher programs and new project becoming available
Phone: 239-997-6688
Social Security Administration
-SSI – Supplement Security Income
-Medicare applications
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
http://www.socialsecurity.gov
SHARE – Florida Food Network
Phone: 1-800-536-3379
Bus Information
Phone: 239-275-8726
http://www.leegov.com
Community Cooperative Ministries (Groceries/Meals/Soup Kitchen)
3429 MLK Jr Blvd., Ft. Myers 33916
Phone: 239-332-7687
NFM - All Souls Church - Pantry and Clothing
Open Wed 9 am to 12 noon
14640 N. Cleveland Ave, Ft. Myers
Phone: 239-997-7685
NFM - Church of God - Pantry
Phone: 239-995-4966
http://www.freewebs.com/nfmcog
FISH
-For Pine Island, St. James City & Bokeelia
Phone: (Leave message, someone will call back) 239-283-4442
