Crisis Resources

Local Resources and Homeowner Referrals

Lee County Services Help Line

For Homelessness, Food Banks, Free Meals…
United Way 211
24 Hour Information and Referral Service
239-433-3900

HUD’s Foreclosure Homeowners Hotline

1-888-995-HOPE(4673)

Emergency Housing for Seniors

Guide to Emergency Housing for Seniors

More seniors than ever are at risk of losing their homes, and the number of unhoused seniors is predicted to keep growing. This guide on caring.com lists resources available to help seniors in need find both emergency and permanent housing. See the guide here.

Urgent Help For Veterans

Veterans Crisis Hotline:

1-800-273-8255 Press 1
Or Text: 838255 For Help Now

Confidential Homeless Veterans Chat

Online Chat Available at
www.veteranscrisisline.net

Homelessness Resources

Homeless Services

1-877-424-3838

Help With Drug & Alcohol Addiction

Information about PTSD and Addiction:
https://www.drugrehab.com/co-occurring-disorder/ptsd/

Help in Fort Myers:
https://www.drugrehab.com/florida/fort-myers/

https://startyourrecovery.org/treatment/rehab-centers/florida/fort-myers

https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/ptsd/

Find Other Help Resources for Veterans Here

Other Mental Health & Addiction Resources

Live Another Day aims to provide equal access to life-saving resources. They offer a directory of selected mental health and substance resources listed by state.
https://liveanotherday.org/

Louisville Addiction Center provides this extensive resource list as a support for BIPOC parents.
https://louisvilleaddictioncenter.com/32-addiction-mental-health-resources-for-bipoc-parents/

Detox Local provides abundant information including these guides for specific communities:

AAPI (American Asian and Pacific Islander) community
https://www.detoxlocal.com/resources/aapi-addiction-mental-health/

Veterans
https://www.detoxlocal.com/resources/veterans-addiction-alcoholism-guide/