Experiencing or facing homelessness? Learn how to access the resources available in Lee County here: https://leehomeless.org/access-homeless-response-system/
The Digital “Pocket Guide to Emergency Assistance”
The Pocket Guide and the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties Interactive Map below was prepared to help those who find themselves homeless or in immediate need of some sort of assistance. It does not contain all the services which may be available to assist you or guarantee services are still available. Our sincere hope is that it will connect you with someone who can be of assistance.
Get Help!
CENTERSTONE CARELINE
If you are stressed, confused or feeling anxiety and need to speak to someone, the team at Centerstone is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week at 941-782-4300.
UNITED WAY 211 HELPLINE
You can dial 211 on your phone to reach United Way staff and receive information and referrals to human and social service agencies within Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee Counties.
Clients can call and receive information and referrals appropriate to their needs.
COORDINATED ENTRY
If you are living outside, in a car, or in an emergency shelter, we invite you to complete a “Coordinated Entry Assessment” to help you find a housing solution by connecting you to available resources.
You can speak to staff and complete an assessment 24 hours a day and 7 days a week by calling 239- 533-7996.
You will be asked several questions to determine your housing needs. The assessment takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.
The completion of an assessment does not guarantee housing.
You should continue to seek other resources to resolve your housing crisis.
Where can I shower, charge up my phone and possibly get some hygiene items?
Do you provide rental and utility assistance?
We do not provide direct services, but our member agencies do. They provide prevention (rental and utility assistance), Diversion, Outreach, Shelter, Rapid Rehousing, and Permanent Supportive Housing. Lee County Human & Veteran Services has applications online at www.leegov.com/dhs/homelessnesspreventionprogram. The Lee County Rental Assistance program phone number is 239-533-7900. Please view our Get Help section on our website if you need services. Agencies and contact info are in the Lee County Pocket Guide to Emergency Assistance.
How many people are homeless in Lee County?
Once per year, the Coalition, with the help of many volunteers, conducts a Point in Time (PIT) census to count the homeless and provide data to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The PIT count is also used to gather the information that allows local service providers to target services to meet the homeless’s specific needs in our communities. Please go to Point in Time Census Comparison Report to view the current numbers.
