The Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida, Inc. contracts with project sponsors in Area
8. The following agency receives State HOPWA funds for delivery of housing services at the local level, and should be contracted for program requirements.
Charlotte County Health Department
1100 Loveland Blvd. Port Charlotte, Fl. 33980
(941) 624-7200
Site Information: Call for Information, appointments is needed for certain services.
Hours- Monday-Thursday 8:00am to 6:00 pm, Friday- 8:00am-5:00pm
Services Provided:
Immunizations
HIV/AIDS Testing & Counseling
Medicaid/Medipass provider
Primary Health Care Services for Eligible Clients
Temporary Housing Assistance for Eligible Clients
Case Management
Charlotte County HD Punta Gorda (941)-639-1181
514 East Grace Street
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Charlotte County HD Englewood (941) 681-3750
6868 San Casa Drive
Englewood, FL 34224
Site Information: Call for Information, appointments is needed for certain services. Monday-Friday
8:00am-5:00pm
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This guide lists organization names, addresses and contact information for individuals and families who are faced with the immediate need of housing or supportive services. It does not contain all the names of all the organizations that may be able to help nor does it guarantee that help is available in all situations.
ACS/State & Local Solutions, Inc.
19500 Toledo Blade Blvd. #96
Port Charlotte, Fl. 33948
(941) 613-1446
Site Information: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm
Services Provided:
Child Care Referrals only
Employment Preparation
Gas Assistance
GED Preparation/Referrals only
Job Search/Placement
Transportation
Bread of Life Missions, Inc,
6454 Scott Street
Punta Gorda, Fl. 33950
Site Information: 24 hours a day-7 days a week
Services:
Clothing
Food
(941) 575-4440
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Health Care Referrals
Job Seeking Assistance
Shelter
Center for Abuse Rape and Emergencies (C.A.R.E.)
19500 Toledo Blade Blvd.
Port Charlotte, Fl. 33948
(941) 639-5499
(941) 627-6000-Punta Gorda
(941) 475-6454-Englewood
Site Information: Office Hours- Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00 pm
Services:
Advocacy
Battered Women’s Temporary Shelter
Case Management
Crimes Compensation Assistance
Information and Referral
Professional Community Education
Rape & Crisis Intervention Program
Charlotte Community Mental Health Services, Inc. (941) 639-8300
1700 Education Ave.
Punta Gorda, Fl. 33950
Site Information: Monday-Friday, 8:30am- 7:30pm
Services:
Case Management
Crisis Stabilization Unit
Mental Health Evaluation
Substance Abuse Program
Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity
P.O. Box 496088
Port Charlotte, Fl. 33949
(941) 639-3162
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Site Information: 1750 Manzana Ave., Punta Gorda Fl.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday-9:00am-4:00pm
Store Hours- Wed-Fri. 10:00am-4:00pm, Sat. 10:00am-2:00pm
Services:
Very Low-income Housing-For Qualified Applicants
Charlotte County Homeless Coalition (941) 627-4313 or (941) 629-8015
PO Box 380157
Port Charlotte, Fl. 33938
Site Information: Genesis Center- 1476 Kenesaw Street, Port Charlotte, Fl. 33948
Intake Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00am-1:00pm
Services:
Lighthouse Outreach Kitchen Center-1476 Kenesaw St. Port Charlotte
Hot meals- Monday-Sunday, 6-7 pm.
Case Management (by appointment only) 1:00pm-5:00pm
Clothing/Linen Closet (limited on-site vouchers)
Food Pantry and Hot Meals
Gas/Haircut/Laundry Vouchers
Information and Referral
Rent/Mortgage/Financial Assistance/Homeless Prevention Program
Charlotte HIV/AIDS People Support, Inc. (CHAPS)
18200 Paulson Drive A-1
(941) 743-7884 or (941) 625-2552
Port Charlotte, Fl. 33954
Site Information: *2 nd Tuesday each month- 9:00am-2:00pm
*2 nd Wednesday each month 2:0pm-4:00pm
Services:
*Food Pantry
*Hygienic Supplies (for HIV/AIDS)
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Charlotte Youth Shelter
21307 Coulton Ave.
Port Charlotte, Fl. 33952
Site Information: 24 Hours/Day 7 Days/Week
Services:
Assessment and Screening
Aftercare
Case Management/Referrals
Temporary Shelter- Ages 10-17
Department of Children and Families
Charlotte County Service Center
19500 Cochran Blvd.
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 278-5400 or (941) 278-7965
1-(877)-595-0384
Site Information: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Services:
Adoptions
Case Management for Disabled Adults
Cash Assistance
Food Stamps (EBT Cards)
Foster Care
Investigations of Abuse & Neglect of Children
Investigations of Abuse & Neglect of the Elderly and Disabled Adults
Medicaid
Protective Services for Children
Protective Services for the Elderly and Disabled Adults
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Domestic Abuse Shelter Home (DASH)
PO Box 1484
(941) 475-8722*
(941) 697-7322
Englewood, Fl. 34295
PO Box 7382
North Port, Fl. 34287
Site Information: 2821 Placida, Englewood, Fl. 34224- 24 Hour Hotline*
Monday-Friday 10:00am-2:00pm Office Hours by Appointment
Services:
Advocacy, Case Management
Battered Women’s Transitional Shelter (electric/telephone/water)
Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Support Groups
Community Education/Crime Compensation Assistance
Family Safety Planning
Information and Referrals, Transportation (when necessary)
Resale Shop- Clothing, Furniture, Household Goods
446 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood
Elder Help Line of SW Florida
512 E. Grace St.
Punta Gorda, Fl. 33950
(866) 413-5337
Site Information:
Serves Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Sarasota
Monday- Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Services:
Information and Referral to Resources/Services/Opportunities
Persons 60 years of age or older
(941) 474-5864 Englewood Helping Hand
700 East Dearborn St.
Englewood, Fl. 34223
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Site Information: Englewood United Methodist Church, 700 Dearborn St.
Monday-Thursday, 10:00am-3:00pm
Services:
Clothing
Food Pantry
Prescription Drugs
Referral Services
Rent/Utility/Water Bill Assistance
For the Love of Kids
PO Box 511472
Punta Gorda, Fl. 33951
Site information: By Appointment only, call first
Services:
Food, Formula, Baby Food
Good Samaritans
1105 Taylor Rd. Suite M
Punta Gorda, Fl. 33950
Site Information: Monday-Friday, 9:30-12:30pm
Services:
Food pantry
Prescription Drug/Physicians Charges Assistance
Transportation Assistance within Florida
Utility Bill Payment Assistance
Healthy Start Coalition of Charlotte County
17940 Toledo Blade Blvd. Unit A
Port Charlotte Fl. 33948
Site Information: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
(941) 626-4345
(941)639-3335
(941) 764-9700
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Services:
Care Coordination to High Risk Pregnant Women and Newborns
Parent Education
Breast Feeding Education-WIC Services
Psychosocial Counseling
Smoking Cessation
Childbirth Education
Prenatal Care
Homeless Education Project
Charlotte County Public Schools
3131 Lakeview Blvd.
Port Charlotte, Fl. 33948
Site Information: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
Services:
(941) 255-7480
Identify and Facilitate the Enrollment of Homeless Students
Referrals and Coordination between Schools and Community Agencies
Referral Services for Medical, Dental & Mental Health Services
Assist with Participation in Free or Reduced Meals
Assist with School Supplies
Transportation Assistance
Advocate and Assist Unaccompanied Youth with Enrollment and Services
Legal Aid Services of Charlotte County
226 Taylor St. #201
Punta Gorda, Fl. 33950
Site Information: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Services:
Divorce/Initial Custody, Landlord/Tenant and other Housing Issues
(941) 505-9626
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Lighthouse Community Services, LLC
848 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, Fl. 33952
Site Information: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Serving Developmentally Disabled Adults
Services:
Basic Education
Community Skills-Social Skills
Self-Care Skills-Interpersonal Skills
Punta Gorda Housing Authority
414 East Charlotte Ave.
Punta Gorda, Fl. 33950
Site Information: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm
Services:
Permanent Rental Housing for:
Low to Extremely Low Income Individuals and Families
Salvation Army
Punta Gorda Location- 2120 Loveland Blvd.
Punta Gorda Fl. 33980
(941) 766-9277
(941) 639-4344
(941) 629-3170
Port Charlotte Location- 2735 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, Fl. 33952
(941) 629-8854
Site Information: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-8:30-11:30am, 1:30-3:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday-8:30-11:30am
Services:
Assistance with- Clothing, Food, Prescription, Rent and Utility
Free Bread every day except Thursday
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St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy
2150 Gibralter Dr.
Port Charlotte, Fl. 33952
(941) 766-9570
Site Information: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday-9:00-12:00 –Patient Intake
Wednesday-10:00-2:00pm-Dispense Medication
Services:
Free Non-Narcotic Medication to Qualified Charlotte County Resident Patients who meet the
Financial Criteria, regardless of race, color or creed. Assist with acquiring no-cost pharmaceutical card. Must register first.
Workforce Council SW Florida
19500 Cochran Blvd.
Port Charlotte, Fl. 33948
(941) 613-1434
Site Information: Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00pm
Services:
Career Counseling
Classroom Training
On the Job Training
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