Organization Profiles/Resources

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211 is a United Way program that provides free information and referral to human/social service agencies within Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee Counties. Clients can call and receive information and referrals appropriate to their needs.

Why is United Way 211 important?

United Way 211 exists to help people navigate their way through the maze of human and social services agencies by providing the most adequate resources for the client’s situation. This efficient process promotes prevention and self-sufficiency by giving the clients easy access to services they normally would not be aware of.

Who answers when I call?

Trained information and referral specialists will assess the client’s need and give appropriate referrals. Every call is completely confidential.

When can I call?

United Way 211 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This continuous coverage is made possible through a partnership with ACT – Abuse, Counseling & Treatment. English and Spanish languages are readily available. Remember! United Way 211 is for non-emergency assistance only; 211 may not be reached on some hotel, cell, or pay phones. In these cases, 211 can be reached in Lee County at (239) 433-3900 and Hendry/Glades (800) 887-9234.Want to Volunteer?

PFLAG meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 P.M. at the Naples United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Road, Naples, 34103.

Abuse Counseling & Treatment, Inc. (ACT)

ACT offers a 24-hour helpline, 3 safe shelters, children’s program, counseling, financial and health literacy, life skills education, job skills evaluation and training along with GED assistance and ESOL. In the non-residential outreach program, they provide longterm counseling, therapy and support, economic empowerment services, a rape crisis center, advocacy through the judicial system, and a legal program for Injunctions for Protection. They have been serving Lee, Hendry and Glades counties for more than 40 years. • 24-Hour Helpline: 239-939-3112 • Administration: 239-939-2553 • Website: actabuse.com

ACLU Collier County Chapter

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) works daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to all people in this country by the Constitution and laws. Since founded in 1920, the nonprofit, nonpartisan ACLU has grown from a roomful of civil liberties activists to an organization of more than 1.84 million members, with offices in almost every state. The Collier County Chapter is a volunteer chapter of the ACLU of Florida made up of local ACLU members. • Address: PMB 194, 6017 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34119 • Phone: 941.270.3907 • Email: collieraclu@gmail. com • Website: collier.aclufl.org

Alliance for the Arts

The Alliance for the Arts is a vibrant and welcoming nonprofit visual and performing arts center located in the heart of southwest Florida. Since the 1970s, the organization has been transforming lives and improving community through the arts. Our year-round schedule of events has become a staple for our community to connect with each other and to the arts during engaging gallery exhibitions, inspiring art classes and stimulating theatre productions. The Alliance is creative space that spurs and supports self-expression, imagination and equity. • Address: 10091 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33919 • Phone: 239-939-2787 • Website: artinlee.org

Avow Hospice

Avow provides comfort, care, understanding and dignity to those who are seriously ill and their caregivers, as well as those mourning a loved one’s passing. The LGBT bereavement support program provides participants with a safe, compassionate environment to share thoughts and feelings, receive support and embrace hope and healing. In addition to offering support services, Avow is providing education and outreach to elder care facilities, care givers and others concerning issues facing the LGBT community in need of eldercare or senior housing. • Address: 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105 • Phone: 888-484-AVOW • Email: info@avowcares.org • Website: avowcares.org

Center for Progress and Excellence

Founded in 2017, the Center for Progress and Excellence Inc. provides comprehensive social and behavioral health services to the Southwest Florida region, in order to promote self-sufficiency and personal progress throughout the community, regardless of race, religion, gender, nationality, sexual orientation and economic status. A Mobile Crisis Team of mental health professionals provides a rapid on-call service for on site assessment, timely coordination and appropriate services. By providing individuals with an on-call behavioral health intervention, it can significantly reduce unnecessary Baker acts and provide appropriate and timely assessment, intervention and engagement. • Address: 6360 Techster Boulevard, Fort Myers 33966 • Phone: 239-223-2751 • Email: info@progressandexcellence.com • Website: progressandexcellence.com

Collier Resource Center

The Collier Resource Center helps families and adults in need obtain assistance and navigate their way through the maze of health and human service organizations in Collier County. Utilizing Collier 211 line and other resources, the organization is able to provide personalized information and referral in many areas. The service area covers all of Collier County. • Address: 2355 Stanford Court #701, Naples, FL 34112 • Phone: 239.434.2030 • Email: info@ collierresourcecenter.org • Website: collierresourcecenter.org

Collier Freedom

The Collier Freedom Movement is a grassroots nonpartisan organization formed shortly after the election in November 2016. Based in Naples FL, Collier Freedom’s mission is to create an inclusive community regardless of race, nationality, faith or sexual orientation for a common vision of freedom, equality and social justice. • Address: P.O. Box 7392, Naples, Florida 34101 • Website: collierfreedom.org

David Lawrence Center

Based in Southwest Florida, the David Lawrence Center is a not-for-profit, leading provider of behavioral health solutions dedicated to inspiring and creating life-changing wellness for every individual. The Center provides innovative, comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, residential and community-based prevention and treatment services for children and adults who experience mental health, emotional, psychological and substance abuse challenges. • Address: 6075 Bathey Lane, Naples 34116 • Phone: (239) 572-9070 • Website: davidlawrencecenter.org

Equality Florida

Equality Florida consists of two organizations - Equality Florida Institute, Inc., our 501(c)(3) educational charity and Equality Florida Action, Inc., our 501(c)(4) advocacy organization. Together, these organizations form the largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Through education, grassroots organizing, coalition building, and lobbying, we are changing Florida so that no one suffers harassment or discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. • Website: www.eqfl.org

Flamingo Auto Group Gulf Coast

The members of this nonprofit organization share a common interest in automobiles but ownership of a classic car is not required. The Flamingo Auto Group Gulf Coast is a chapter of Lambda Car Club International. The group plans trips to car events, hosts a chapter car show and takes road trips. Founded in 1982, LCCI now boasts more than 3,ooo members in more than 35 local chapters in the United States and Canada. • Phone: 239.368.8245 • Website: lambdacarclub. com

Gay Social Network of Southwest Florida

Since 1994 The Gay Social Network has provided Southwest Florida’s gays and lesbians with a neighborly outlet for making friends and socializing. Our activities include: monthly socials, often at private clubhouses; weekly cocktail hour at local establishments; dining at the area’s fine restaurants; and bowling for our sports fans. • Phone: 239-434-1612 • Website: gaysocialnetwork.com

Gender Equality Trust Network Foundation

Founded in 2015, the GET Network Foundation (Gender Equality Trust) provides support and education for transgender individuals and their families. The organization’s mission is to¬†empower, inspire, and facilitate trust and equality for everyone regardless of gender assigned at birth. The organization provides support groups for adults, teens and children the first Saturday each month. • Phone: 239-443-6385 • Email: info@get-it.network • Website: get-it.network

GLSEN Collier County, PMB #8

GLSEN (pronounced “glisten”) was formed to improve an education system that too frequently allows its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning students to be bullied, discriminated against, or fall through the cracks. Monthly meetings are the second Monday of every month at 5 pm at Naples United Church of Christ, Nelson Hall, 5200 Crayton Road, Naples, FL 34103. • Phone: 786.671.2390 • Email: CollierCounty@Chapters. GLSEN.org • Website: www.glsen.org

Hope Hospice

Hospice provides compassionate medical care when a cure is no longer possible. With specialized knowledge in pain and symptom management, a hospice team of professionals will support you and your entire family. Hope Hospice has been licensed by the state of Florida since 1984, serving Lee, Hendry and Glades. Services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and many insurances. As a not-for-profit, community support allows Hope to help everyone, regardless of ability to pay. Hope Hospice has more than a dozen locations throughout Southwest Florida. Visit the website hopehospice.org for locations. • Address: 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908 • Phone: 855-454-3104 • Website: hopehospice.org

Human Rights Campaign, Florida

The Human Rights Campaign represents a force of more than 3 million members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization, HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community. Human Rights Campaign fights for LGBTQ equality in Florida alongside state and local groups and lawmakers. Find out more about what HRC is doing for LGBTQ equality in Florida and how you can get involved with the Central Florida and South Florida communities. • Website: hrc.org/local-issues/florida

Laboratory Theater of FL

The Laboratory Theater of Florida is dedicated to the promotion of the performing arts, through live performance, education, community outreach, experimentation and ensemble work. • Address: 1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers • Phone: 239-218-0481 • Email: info@laboratorytheaterflorida.com • Website: laboratorytheaterflorida.com

Lee County Legal Aid Society

Lee County Legal Aid Society, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization that provides free legal aid for low income residents of Lee County. A community-based agency, LCLAS assists Lee County residents by providing quality

legal representation while promoting financial and emotional stability. • Address: 2211 Widman Way, Fort Myers 33901 • Phone: 239.334.6118 • Email: intake@leecountylegalaid.org • Website: leecountylegalaid.org

Legal Aid Service of Collier County

This private nonprofit law firm provides free civil legal services to Collier County residents who face matters of life-changing significance. Legal Aid provides a critical safety net for the community by serving thousands of economically needy residents in Collier County. The organization ensures fairness for all Collier County residents in the justice system, regardless of how much money they make. Legal Aid provides access to legal help for the most vulnerable people in our community, allowing them to protect their livelihoods, their health, and their families. • Address: 4436 Tamiami Trail East, Naples 34112 • Phone: 239.775.4555 • Website: collierlegalaid.org

Lee County Sheriff’s Youth Activities League

The organization brings together the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, local community leaders and citizens to provide fun structured activities for children and teens. Most activities include youth between the ages of 6-17. Currently, SYAL offers Basketball, Archery, Fishing Tournaments, Free Summer Swim Lessons, Middle School Leadership Cadets, Elementary School Leadership Junior Cadets, and Teen Driver’s Challenge. • Website: leesyal.org

LGBT Community Fund of Southwest Florida

This is a fund of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation that engages like-minded individuals and organizations to increase philanthropic support in Southwest Florida for the unique challenges and opportunities facing Southwest Florida‚ LGBTQ community. Grantmaking from the LGBT Community Fund is research-based.¬† Through research, the fund‚ steering committee will identify the greatest needs in the SWFL region for the Fund‚s granting focus. Contributors to the Fund of $250 or more are considered Fund Contributors and will have voting privileges on that year, grants focus area selection. • Address: 8771 College Pkwy, Bldg. 2, Ste. 201, Fort Myers 33919 • Phone: 239-274-5900 • Email: info@lgbtswfl.com • Website: lgbtswfl.com

Literacy Council Gulf Coast

The Literacy Council Gulf Coast is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization committed to improving English language and reading skills of adults and children throughout Southwest Florida. The Literacy Council Gulf Coast provides free instruction for adults in reading and writing, and in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). It offers Moms and Tots Family Literacy for mothers and their young children and Kids + Lifelong Learning for parents in Title I schools. Additionally, the organization offers worksite literacy programs at local golf/gated communities. The program serves residents of Bonita Springs, San Carlos Park, Estero, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Cape Coral, Sanibel & Naples. • Address: 26820 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs 34135 • Phone: 239-676-5202 • Website: literacygulfcoast. org

McGregor Clinic

The McGregor Clinic, Inc. is a nonprofit providing a holistic approach to health care for those living with HIV. In addition to primary medical care, the clinic provides case management services, food and clothing assistance, mental health counseling and prevention education and testing.

• Address: 3487 Broadway, Fort Myers 33901 • Phone: 239.334.9555 • Email: prevention@mcgregorclinic.org • Website: mcgregorclinic.org

Mental Health Assocation of Southwest Florida

For more than 60 years, the MHA has served the SWFL community in working for wellness. mental health and victory over mental and substance abuse conditions. The MHA wants all people to understand how to protect and improve their mental health, and know when to seek help for themselves or someone close to them and to have access to high quality, affordable and personalized preventative, early identification treatment services. The MHA offers the following services: peer support groups, community speakers, divorce education, children’s mental health initiative, online guide and community resources. The MHA wants to make a more emotionally positive life a realistic goal for everyone. • Phone: 239 261-5405 • Email: info@mhaswfl. org• Website: mhaswfl.org

My Autism Connection, Inc.

My Autism Connection, Inc. My Autism Connection, Inc. assists individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder with building friendships through social interaction while developing skills that promote productivity, employment and independence within the community. • Address: 8359 Beacon Blvd. Suite 311, Ft. Myers, FL 33907 • Phone: 239-201-8133 • Website: myautismconnection.net

NAMI

The National Alliance on Mental Illness provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. NAMI offers a variety of programs and resources, including support groups and peer-to-peer programs for families and persons with mental illnesses, free of charge.

NAMI Collier County • Address: 6216 Trail Blvd, Naples, FL 34108-2835 • Phone: 239-260-7300 • Email: pbaker@namicollier.org • Website: www.namicollier.org

NAMI Lee, Charlotte and Hendry

Counties • Address: 7275 Concourse Dr., Ste 300, Fort Myers, FL 33908 • Phone: 239-337-9024 • Email: info@ namilee.org • Website: namilee.org

Naples Pride

Naples Pride formed in 2017 and planned the first Pride festival in Collier County in June. The first year included entertainment, more than 40 vendors, guest speakers and nonprofit organizations. Naples Pride is raising money to start an emergency fund for the LGBTQ. It is for individuals in critical and urgent needs of services and assistance. • Email: info@naplespride.org • Website: naplespride.org

Naples Vet Center

The mission of Naples Vet Center is to welcome home and honor those who served, those still serving, and their families by reaching out to them, engaging their communities, and providing them with quality readjustment counseling and timely referral. If you, or a family member, served in a war zone and received a military campaign service or expeditionary Medal, or are on Active Duty you  are eligible for Vet Center services. • Address: 2705 Horseshoe Dr. South, Suite #204, Naples, FL 34104 • Phone: 239-403-2377

National LGBTQ Task Force

Despite the progress made to end discrimination, many LGBTQ people face barriers in every aspect of their lives: in housing, employment, healthcare, retirement, and basic human rights. The Task Force is training and mobilizing activists across the nation to deliver a world where you can be you. • Address: 801 Arthur Godfrey Road, Suite 402, Miami Beach, FL 33140 • Phone: 305-571-1924 • Website: thetaskforce.org

Our Mother’s Home of Southwest Florida

Our Mother’s Home provides a safe and nurturing environment for teen moms (ages 12-21) in foster care and their babies. The is to transition teen mothers and their children from foster care and human trafficking to stable, happy, and productive lives by providing a safe and nurturing home, education, parenting support, along with physical, mental and spiritual care. • Phone: 239.267.4663 • Email: info@ourmothershome.com • Website: ourmothershome.com

PFLAG

PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) works to make sure that all people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer are not only valued by society, but take pride in and value themselves. It provides peer-to-peer support, educating people on the issues that are important to the community, and advocating for inclusive policies and laws.

PFLAG ‚ Fort Myers The group meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at The Gathering Place at Beacon Executive Suites, 8359 Beacon Blvd., Fort Myers. • Phone: 239-963-4670 • Email: pflagftmyers@gmail. com • Website: pflagftmyers.com PFLAG‚ Naples PFLAG Naples is one of the oldest LGBTQ support organizations in Southwest Florida. Monthly support group meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7 P.M. at the Naples United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Road, Naples, 34103. • Address: P.O. Box 990433, Naples, FL 34116 • Phone: 239-963-4670 • Website: pflagnaples.org • Email: info@PFLAGnaples.org

Planned Parenthood, Naples

Planned Parenthood provides LGBTQ information, education and services. Your sexual orientation and gender are important parts of who you are. Learning more about gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation can help you understand yourself and the world around you. Get information about Gender and Gender Identity. What’s the difference between sex, gender, and gender identity? Planned Parenthood can help break it down. Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Identities information is also available as well as information on coming out and parental support for children. • Address: 1425 Creech Road, Naples, FL 34103 • Phone: 239-262-0301 • Email: plannedparenthood. org

Planned Parenthood, Fort Myers

If you have questions about sexual orientation and gender, Planned Parenthood has information and resources for individuals and families. Whether you’re straight, gay, trans, cis, something else, or figuring it all out, the organization can provide answers to some of the most common questions about gender and sexuality. If you are a parent, you can get information to help you make sure your children feel safe and supported both inside and outside your home. • Address: 6418 Commerce Park Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33966 • Phone: 239-481-9999 • Website: plannedparenthood.org

Pride SWFL

The organization plans the annual Pride Fest in October each year. The mission of Pride SWFL is to provide the citizenry of Southwest Florida with a positive image of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people and to create functions and events throughout the year promoting educational, civic, and cultural activities that further this goal and enrich the lives of our members and the entire Southwest Florida community. • Email: info@prideswfl.org • Website: prideswfl.com

Project Help

Project HELP is a state-certified Sexual Assault and Rape Recovery Crisis Center in Collier County. The agency also works with the Collier County Medical Examiner’s Office to quickly identify families and children that are affected by sudden death. Project HELP, Inc. has been providing counseling and advocacy to individuals affected by sexual violence and sudden death since 1986. The counseling services are multifaceted. Counselors work with clients on a mostly individual basis, but also provide family and couples counseling. Group counseling is also available. • Phone: 239-262-7227 • Email: info@rainbowpagesswfl.com • Website: projecthelpnaples.wordpress.com

SalusCare

SalusCare is a Fort Myers, Florida based not-for-profit mental health and substance abuse service provider incorporated in 2013 after the merger of Lee Mental Health Center and Southwest Florida Addiction Services (SWFAS). SalusCare has seven locations to serve you throughout Southwest Florida. Our fees are affordable and may be adjusted to the means of our patients based on household income. SalusCare accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Visa, MasterCard and some major health insurance providers. Please call us beforehand to verify that your insurance is accepted. SalusCare provides services for all regardless of disability or handicap. Accommodations will be provided upon request. All substance abuse programs and most mental health services are accredited by CARF International, an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services. • Address: 3763 Evans Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901 • Phone: 239.275.3222 • Website: saluscareflorida. org • 24/7 Emergency Care: 239.275.4242

Southwest Florida Community Foundation

The Southwest Florida Community Foundation, founded in 1976, cultivates regional change for the common good through collective leadership, social innovation and philanthropy to address the evolving community needs in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. The Foundation partners with individuals, families and corporations who have created more than 400 philanthropic funds and/or have contributed to one of the foundation’s funds. The Foundation invested $5 million in grants and programs to the community. The LGBT Community Fund is just one of the many Funds available. • Phone: 239.274.5900 • Website: floridacommunity.com

Southwest Florida Gay & Lesbian Chorus

The Southwest Florida Gay and Lesbian Chorus, formed in 1993, is a member of GALA Choruses. GALA is a nonprofit that supports LGBTQ choruses to change our world through song. Every four years, GALA has a festival in which Gala Choruses across the world gather for a week of music, workshops and reaffirming their vision of the future. • Phone: 239.410.2025 • Email: swflgaychorus@ gmail.com • Website: gaychorus.org

The Shelter for Abused Women & Children

Leading and collaborating with the community to Prevent, Protect and Prevail over domestic violence and human trafficking through advocacy, empowerment and social change. • Address: 239-775-3862 • Email: info@naplesshelter.org • Website: naplesshelter.org

United Way of Collier County

United Way of Collier County works to advance the common good by focusing on the building blocks for a good quality of life ‚Äì education, income, health, and safety net services. A volunteer-driven organization, we partner with hundreds of volunteers and over 40 local charities to provide hundreds of human service programs to over 100,000 Collier residents. The organization also runs Collier 211.Collier 211 is a free 24-hour non-emergency human services helpline available to those in need in Collier County by dialing 211 or (888) 369-7688. The 211 service is for referral to health and social services that provide food, housing, medical, child care services and more! Collier 2-1-1 TEXTING, is available as well. Simply text your zip code to 898-211. • Address: 9015 Strada Stell Court Ste. 204 Naples 34109 • Phone: 239-261-7112 • Website: unitedwayofcolliercounty.org

United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee Counties

The United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee Counties is a partnership of nearly 100 agencies providing services for the community. If you need any assistance and you don’t know where to turn, United Way can help put you in contact with the right resources. To get help, dial 2-1-1 from your

phone. • Address: 7273 Concourse Dr, Fort Myers 33908 • Phone: 239.433.2000 • Website: unitedwaylee.org

Visuality

The mission of Visuality is to enhance and sustain the health and well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer plus by providing activities, programs, educational events and services that create community, empower community members, provide essential resources, advocate for civil and human rights; and embrace, promote and support cultural diversity.

• Phone: 239.898.6124 • Website: visualityflorida.org

Youth Haven

Youth Haven is Southwest Florida’s only emergency and residential shelter for boys and girls ages 6-18 who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect or abandonment. Children coming to Youth Haven are severely traumatized and in crisis. Youth Haven is an immediate lifeline of safety, love and compassion for innocent children in crisis and first step in a long journey back to trust, confidence and joy. Youth Haven provides three programs: The Counseling Center, The Emergency Shelter, and the Homeless Teen & Transitional Living Program .

• Address: 5867 Whitaker Road, Naples, FL 341122963 • Phone: 239-774-2904 • Website: youthhavenswfl.org