Lighthouse of SWFL offers a Summer Experience as their Transitional Teens Program. It helps young adults with visual impairments to live on their own as they move from high school onto the next stage of their adult life.

They help with:

The Victim Services and Rape Crisis Center offers help to anyone who is a victim or survivor of violence. You do NOT have to report to law enforcement to receive help. Help is free and private.

Services Include:

Polk Virtual Instruction Program offers K-12 learning to students in Polk County. They provide a tuition-free public education. Please call or visit website for more information.

Wellness programs for all people in Florida through state, county and local efforts focusing on health and fitness.

Programs teach the importance of stay safe and healthy.

Call or visit website for more information.

This is a charter school that combines school and work experience for its students. 11th and 12th grade students spend part of their week working in a paid job. The other part of the week is spent in classes studying subjects needed for graduation. Students complete the same graduation requirements set by Orange County Public Schools.

Please call 407.898.7228 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

This center has a range of programs. They are for youth and families. Kids can get the tools they need to empower themselves. Parents can also get support and education.

Please call 407.880.4673 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

This agency runs several youth crisis shelters. They provide residential group care. The help is for youth between the ages of 10 and 17. These youth are runaways, homeless, or have been kicked or locked out by their parents or guardians. They may need short-term respite or crisis placement. They may also need emergency shelter due to abuse or neglect. There is no cost to families.

Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Offering the following services:

• 24 hour a day supervision
• Continuing care
• Family counseling
• Full educational services provided by Certified Lee County School Teacher
• GED option
• Group counseling
• Individual counseling
• Meals
• Psychiatric evaluations if needed, including medication management
• Random drug testing
• Recreational Activities, including Ropes Course
• Typical stay 4 - 6 months
• Weekly parent group

Call for more information.

This group offers a variety of services. The help is for youth in crisis. It includes emergency shelter, counseling, and intervention. Please call or visit the website for more information.

24 Hour Hotline : 850.576.6000

Programs:

• Going Places
• National Safe Place
• Someplace Else
• Tree House
• Youth Advisory Council

This agency provides services to youths and their families. SafePlace2B provides shelter to troubled youth. The shelter is open 24/7.

Family counseling services are available.
Please make an appointment for other services. See website for more information.

Important Numbers:
SafePlace2B -941.708.5850
Family Counseling – 941.741.3575