Resource Directory

Substance use counseling, treatment, and recovery support services for residents of Hendry and Glades Counties.

Eligibility: Adults and youth; Medicaid and sliding-fee scale accepted

Child protective services, foster care, adoption, family preservation services, and child welfare programs through the Florida Department of Children and Families.

Eligibility: Families with children; open referral for child safety concerns

Comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services for income-eligible children ages 0-5 and pregnant women.

Eligibility: Income-eligible families with children 0-5; priority for homeless families

National helpline providing free, confidential treatment referrals and information for individuals facing substance use or mental health challenges.

Eligibility: Anyone struggling with substance use or mental health issues

Outpatient substance use treatment, detox referrals, residential treatment coordination, and recovery support services for Lee County residents.

Eligibility: Adults and adolescents; Medicaid, sliding-fee scale, and self-pay accepted

Emergency financial assistance, housing programs, veteran services, utility assistance, and human services programs for Lee County residents.

Eligibility: Lee County residents; eligibility varies by program

Public health services including immunizations, health screenings, maternal and child health, STI/HIV services, WIC, and health education for Lee County residents.

Eligibility: Open to all Lee County residents; some programs income-based

Community health education, health screenings, chronic disease management, and referrals to specialty care and community health resources.

Eligibility: Open to the community

Job search assistance, career counseling, labor market information, and connections to training and employment services for job seekers.

Eligibility: Job seekers in Southwest Florida

Emergency food assistance, food pantry services, and hot meal programs for individuals and families in need in Lee County.

Eligibility: Individuals and families in need

Medical transportation and volunteer driver programs for seniors and individuals with disabilities to reach medical appointments in Lee County.

Eligibility: Seniors and individuals with medical transportation needs

Home-delivered nutritious meals for homebound seniors and adults with disabilities who are unable to prepare their own food.

Eligibility: Homebound seniors 60+ and adults with disabilities

Primary public-health provider for Moore Haven and surrounding Glades County communities. Preventive care, screenings, immunizations, WIC, and health referrals.

Eligibility: Open to all Glades County residents

Federally qualified health center providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services on a sliding-fee scale for uninsured and underinsured patients.

Eligibility: Uninsured, underinsured, and Medicaid patients; sliding-fee scale available

Coordinated transportation services for eligible residents of Hendry County who lack access to transportation, including medical trips and essential service trips.

Eligibility: Income-eligible, elderly, disabled, or transportation-disadvantaged residents

Emergency shelter, transitional housing referrals, utility assistance, food assistance, and case management for individuals and families in crisis.

Eligibility: Individuals and families in need; some programs require local residency

Administers SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid, TANF cash assistance, and other public benefits. ACCESS Florida portal for online applications. Service centers in LaBelle and Clewiston.

Eligibility: Eligibility varies by program; income and residency requirements apply

Key coordinating body for homeless services in Lee County. Provides emergency shelter referrals, housing navigation, Continuum of Care coordination, and connections to rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing programs.

Eligibility: Individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness

Healthcare referrals, WIC, community health services, maternal health, HIV services, immunizations, and preventive care. Offices in LaBelle and Clewiston.

Eligibility: Open to all Hendry County residents

USDA commodity food distribution and food pantry services for low-income residents of Hendry and Glades Counties through the Agricultural and Labor Program.

Eligibility: Low-income households; income documentation may be required

Lawyer referral service connecting individuals with licensed attorneys for a range of civil and criminal matters in Lee County.

Eligibility: Open to all; reduced-fee consultations available

Rent assistance, utility assistance, food support, immigration and refugee services, case management, and family stabilization programs. Active throughout Southwest Florida including Hendry County.

Eligibility: Open to all regardless of faith; some programs income-based

Permanent supportive housing referrals and clubhouse community services for individuals living with serious mental illness.

Eligibility: Adults with serious mental illness

Emergency food assistance and pantry referrals coordinated through Hendry County Social Services for LaBelle and Clewiston residents.

Eligibility: Hendry County residents in need

Free legal services for low-income rural residents including farmworkers, agricultural workers, and rural families in Hendry and Glades Counties.

Eligibility: Low-income individuals, especially farmworkers and rural residents

Affordable homeownership programs, home repair assistance, and A Brush With Kindness exterior repair program for low-income homeowners.

Eligibility: Low-income families meeting income and need criteria

Coordinated transportation for transportation-disadvantaged residents of Glades County, including trips to medical appointments and essential services.

Eligibility: Elderly, disabled, or income-eligible Glades County residents

Behavioral health, substance use treatment, crisis stabilization, outpatient mental health, and community-based recovery support services.

Eligibility: Adults and youth; sliding-fee scale; Medicaid accepted

Outpatient mental health counseling, crisis services, psychiatric services, and substance use treatment for residents of Hendry and Glades Counties.

Eligibility: Adults and children; Medicaid and sliding-fee scale

Local emergency food pantry and commodity food distribution for Glades County residents coordinated through county social services.

Eligibility: Glades County residents in need

Fixed-route bus service and paratransit (Transportation Disadvantaged) services throughout Lee County for residents without access to private transportation.

Eligibility: General public; paratransit requires eligibility determination

Free civil legal assistance for low-income individuals including housing, employment, family law, and public benefits issues.

Eligibility: Income-eligible individuals

Primary county-level assistance office for Glades County. Provides local resource coordination, emergency assistance referrals, and connections to state and federal programs.

Eligibility: Glades County residents

Transportation assistance for low-income and farmworker families in Hendry and Glades Counties to access employment, healthcare, and essential services.

Eligibility: Low-income and agricultural worker households

Comprehensive behavioral health services including mental health counseling, substance use treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential programs for Lee County residents.

Eligibility: Adults and youth; Medicaid, sliding-fee scale, and self-pay accepted

Emergency food assistance and food pantry distribution through Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice locations serving Southwest Florida.

Eligibility: Open to all regardless of faith

Driver licenses, state IDs, vehicle registration, and motor vehicle records. Essential for clients needing government-issued photo ID.

Eligibility: Florida residents

Emergency assistance, utility support, transportation assistance, self-sufficiency services, and referrals to local and state programs. Offices in LaBelle and Clewiston.

Eligibility: Hendry County residents

Regional food bank distributing millions of pounds of food annually through a network of partner agencies including food pantries, soup kitchens, and mobile distributions throughout Southwest Florida.

Eligibility: Income-eligible individuals and families; distributed through partner agencies

The central resource navigation hub for Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties. 211 connects residents to housing, food, healthcare, employment, transportation, crisis services, and more. Available by phone, text, or online 24/7.

Eligibility: Open to all residents of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties

Free civil legal services for low-income individuals including housing, family law, public benefits, consumer issues, and immigration matters.

Eligibility: Income-eligible individuals at or below 200% federal poverty level

State university offering bachelor's and graduate degrees, community programs, and workforce development partnerships in Southwest Florida.

Eligibility: Degree-seeking students; financial aid available

Veteran services including benefits navigation, emergency assistance for veterans, VA referrals, and case management for Lee County veterans and their families.

Eligibility: Veterans and their families

State-level vital records including birth and death certificates for Florida-born residents. Online ordering available.

Eligibility: Florida residents and those born in Florida

Social Security cards, benefit applications, disability determinations, Medicare enrollment, and SSI applications.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens

Adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), adult literacy, and GED preparation classes for adult learners in Lee County.

Eligibility: Adults 18+ lacking high school diploma or English proficiency

Birth certificates, marriage records, and other vital records for Glades County. Office in Moore Haven.

Eligibility: Open to the public

Birth certificates, death certificates, marriage records, and other vital records for Lee County. Essential for clients rebuilding identity documentation.

Eligibility: Open to the public

Birth certificates, marriage records, and other vital records for Hendry County. Office in LaBelle.

Eligibility: Open to the public

Immigration counseling, document assistance, and referrals for farmworkers and immigrant families in Hendry and Glades Counties.

Eligibility: Immigrant individuals and families; farmworkers

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) administration and utility payment assistance for low-income households in Hendry and Glades Counties.

Eligibility: Low-income households; income limits apply

Adult education, GED, and ESOL programs serving residents of both Hendry and Glades Counties.

Eligibility: Adults 16+ not enrolled in K-12

Subsidized childcare and school readiness programs, Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK), and early learning resources for families with young children.

Eligibility: Income-eligible families with children ages 0-5; VPK for all 4-year-olds

Immigration legal assistance, DACA renewal support, citizenship applications, and family petition services through Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice.

Eligibility: Immigrants and non-citizens seeking legal assistance

Navigation to financial assistance programs including utility help, rent, emergency funds, and public benefits through the 211 system.

Eligibility: Open to all residents

GED preparation, adult basic education, workforce readiness, and adult literacy programs for Lee County adults.

Eligibility: Adults 16+ who are not enrolled in K-12

Community college offering associate degrees, technical certificates, workforce training, and continuing education programs in Lee County.

Eligibility: Open to the public; financial aid available

Financial aid counseling, FAFSA assistance, and scholarship navigation for students at Florida SouthWestern State College.

Eligibility: Enrolled or prospective students

Emergency utility assistance, rent assistance, and financial crisis support for Lee County residents through the Salvation Army.

Eligibility: Individuals and families in financial crisis

Adult basic education, GED preparation, and ESOL classes for adult learners in Hendry County.

Eligibility: Adults 16+ not enrolled in K-12

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), emergency assistance, refugee services, and domestic violence programs. ACCESS Florida portal for benefits applications.

Eligibility: Low-income families with children; income limits apply

Farmworker assistance, employment supports, utility assistance, family self-sufficiency, low-income household stabilization. Primary community-action agency for Hendry and Glades Counties.

Eligibility: Low-income individuals and families; agricultural workers

Vocational rehabilitation services, training funding, assistive technology, and supported employment for people with disabilities seeking to enter or return to the workforce.

Eligibility: Individuals with physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities

Job search, resume help, training scholarships, employer connections, youth and adult workforce services. Offices in Fort Myers, Clewiston, and LaBelle serving Lee, Hendry, and Glades counties.

Eligibility: Job seekers and workers in Southwest Florida

Adult education, GED preparation, English language learning, and workforce readiness classes in the Dunbar community of Fort Myers.

Eligibility: Adult learners; primarily serves underserved communities

Career navigation, digital skills, resume help, benefits screening, financial education, disability employment supports, and job-readiness services. Multiple Community Resource Center locations including Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres.

Eligibility: Open to all; some programs targeted to specific populations