Providence House provides transitional housing to homeless mothers and children. They provide a two-year accountability program during. Please call or visit for more information.

This agency offers support for anyone who has faced assault, sexual abuse or other trauma. There are several counseling groups available. Parents are included in the treatment of their children who get help here. The Stepped Care program provides free therapy for children. It is for ages 3 to 12. You can reach their services by dialing 2-1-1 or 813.264.9955.

Help is available at any time.

Please see the website for all services.

Trauma Recovery Counseling Groups include:

• Anger Management
• Children’s Sexual Abuse Survivor Group
• Non-Offending Parent/Significant Caregiver Group
• Parent Certification Training Group
• Women's Incest Abuse Recovery Group
• Youth with Sexual Behavior Problems

Services offered to those who are victims of trauma:

• Coping skills training groups
• Evaluation and testing
• Individual therapy
• Therapy groups for men abused as children
• Therapy groups for women abused as children

Call for more information.

Tri-County Human Services, Inc. provides the Highlands County Outpatient Clinic. They offer adult/adolescent services.

Services provided include:

• Alcohol/Drug Education
• Family/Couples Counseling
• Group Counseling
• Individual Counseling
• Substance Abuse Assessment
• Urinalysis Drug Testing

Each client will work with their own clinical specialist. Together they will create a treatment plan tailored to the individual. Length of stays in outpatient services range from three to nine months. The services provided b Tri-County are covered by many health insurance plans. When health insurance coverage is not available, an affordable plan is worked out with each client. Call for more information.

Tri-County Pregnancy Center helps families by providing emotional support and practical assistance. All services are free of charge.

Services Offered:

• Assistance – Baby Clothing, Baby Furniture, Maternity Clothing, Food Pantry
• Counseling – Pregnancy Education, Alternatives to Abortion, Healthy Lifestyle Patterns, Sexuality, Post-Abortive
• Referrals – Medical Care, Legal Assistance, Support Groups, Adoption Assistance, Housing, Maternity Homes, Free Ultrasound Screening

United Way offers services for those in need who have been victims of sexual assault, sexual abuse, or domestic violence.

Services include:

• Clothing
• Food
• Financial assistance
• Information and referrals to service agencies

Hours of Service are Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM. Please call for visit for more information.

Collier County Sheriff's Office provides Victim Assistance. This program may be able to provide information and assistance to victims of violent crimes. Please call or visit website for more information.

The Victim Advocacy Program helps victims by offering:

• Crisis intervention
• Information about family court procedures for domestic violence or sexual assault
• Referrals for shelter
• Referrals for various social services
• Safety planning
• Supportive counseling

Call for more information.