Children's Advocacy Center of Collier County provides the Child Team Protection program. When child abuse is suspected, their Child Protection Team is there to help. The team includes a medical director, a forensic interviewers, and licensed psychotherapists. This team works closely with the local Sheriff's Office, the local Police Departments, the Department of Children's and Families, and the State Attorney's Office.

Child Protection Team Provides:

• Medical diagnosis and evaluation
• Child and family assessments
• Clinics
• Multidisciplinary staffings
• Psychological assessment
• Specialized and forensic interviews
• Expert court testimony
• Training for emergency room staff and other medical providers about how to identify abuse

Please call or visit website for more information.

Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice, Inc. provides Immigration and Refugee services to those in need.

Assistant services include:

• Consulting attorney who can provide staff training and oversight
• Application preparation, support documentation, and referrals
• Reuniting separated families
• Permanent residency adjustment
• Work authorization
• Consular processing
• United States Citizenship

Please call or visit website for more information.

The Family Counseling Center offers mental health services to those in need. These services are for adults, children, and families. They are offered in English and Spanish. Counselors are available to help with a range of mental health issues. Fees are based on a sliding scale. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Collier Senior Center has services for older adults and caregivers. They help low-income seniors with basic needs. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Help Includes:

• Convenient Access to Case Managers
• Meals
• Information
• Programs
• Seminars
• Socialization

This program serves those in need in rural Immokalee. It focuses on meeting basic needs like food and clothing. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Programs & Services:

• Casa Maria Soup Kitchen
• Clothing Room & Shower Program
• Crib & Stroller Program
• Direct Assistance
• English School
• Food Pantry
• Holiday Food Distribution
• Immigration Services
• Pantry on Wheels Program

This group offers non-medical financial aid. The help is for children and adults battling cancer. It is only available while the patient is undergoing treatment. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Assistance Can Include:

• Car Payments
• Gas
• Rent Payments
• Utility Payments

NORD offers resources for patients with rare diseases and their caregivers. These include free webinars, fact sheets, infographics, and more. The materials will provide guidance on the journey with a rare disease. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

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.