Daily Needs ServicesThe Food Stamp Program(EBT) helps people with low income to buy healthy food. The application can be done online. Please see the website for your local service center. The application is also used for Temporary Cash Assistance, Medicaid, and all other Department of Children and Families services.
Deaf/Hearing Impaired:
Florida Relay 711 or
TTY: 1.800.955.8771
This agency offers adoption as an alternative parenting option. They help support birth mothers and adoptive parents. Help is offered before, during, and after adoption. They also provide resources for birth parents who choose to parent. The support is offered at no cost. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.855.899.5683
Birth Parents: 321.250.5683
Adoption Parents: 321.766.5683
This group offers a variety of programs for adults who are blind or vision impaired. The programs are offered year-round. They can be in a group or individual basis depending on the needs of the client. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs Include:
This group offers an after-school program. It offers tutoring and summer enrichment. It is for students in grades K-2. These students have scored below grade-level on county assessments. The program gives them extra attention. As well as the support they need to reach academic milestones. These milestones will help them be successful in school. The tutors are local high school students. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Baby Basics of Collier County, Inc. provides diapers to low-income families with children from birth to three years old. Please call for more information.
This group has a children’s program for the blind. It is for children between the ages of 6 and 13. It emphasizes the expanded core curriculum to promote independence. A specialized plan is created for each child. This plan will help meet their needs and goals. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Sunrise offers a Day Program and Community Options program. This program gives people access to needed resources. These help them live valued lives in the community. It helps increase social skills and develop self- esteem. As well as build relationships. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Disability Compensation is paid to veterans who were injured or contracted a disease while on active duty. They also help veterans can get free claims counseling if needed. Claims Examiners are at several sites. They are also at each VA Medical Center and many VA Outpatient Clinics.
Please see the website for all Claim Examiner Sites.
Safelink/Lifeline wireless phones are provided by TracFone to provide telephone service to those in need.
Those who qualify receive a free phone with free monthly minutes.
Those who live in Section 8 housing or receive Medicaid or food stamps may qualify.
Please call for more information.
The Shelter for Abused Women & Children, Inc. provides Emergency Shelter to women and children in need. They offer basic need items, advocacy, and counseling, all free of charge. Pets are also welcomed. Please call or visit website for more information.
