This shelter offers transitional housing. It provides a path to independence for single women. The physical, emotional, and mental needs of residents are taken care of while they are in the shelter. There are requirements that must be met to become a resident. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Program Offers:

• Access to Supportive Services
• Counseling
• Education Assistance
• Employment Assistance
• Workshops

Transitional Living is a program run by The Shelter. It offers safe and affordable housing for survivors of domestic violence and their children. They help clients to plan goals for when they are ready to move out. Each home comes with household items and furniture that the family may take with them once they move out. Families may stay for up to 24 months. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 239.775.1101

Program Components:

This group offers the Transitional Living Program. It is a voluntary, faith-based program that is for men only. To participate in this program, participants must have recently been released from prison, must not have a latest charge of a violent or sexual nature, and must be over 18 years old.

TLP is a 12-month program. It helps returning citizens by providing a safe residence and opportunities to find a job and reacclimate to society. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This ministry gives families emotional support and help for free. They reach women dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. They help families plan for the future of their children and themselves. They are not a medical facility. They do not offer medical advice. Please call 352.528.0200 or go to the website to learn more.

Services Offered:

Turning Point is a shelter that helps people with substance abuse problems. It offers detox and support services for homeless individuals. The shelter takes in adults who are drunk and coming straight from the street. It provides a place to stay, including cold night shelter, for those who haven’t started recovery yet. Staff members give support and may refer people to other local programs. Many clients later move on to treatment at the Mustard Seed Inn. Please visit the website for more information.

Daystar Life Center offers help with utilities and rent. They will speak on your behalf with the companies, and work to stop disconnection or eviction. Once the need is determined, limited financial help is given. A check will be made payable to the company. Please call 727.825.0442 for more information.

Limited funds are available to help people pay their utilities. They can help you one time. You must make an appointment by calling 352.372.8646 on Tuesday between 8:00 and 8:30 PM. Please click HERE to go to the website to learn more.