CO NSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE

Lee County
Agency and Description

CARES

Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening

program for nursing facility or alternative placement

Deaf Service Center of Southwest

Florida, Inc.

Fosters the development, improvement and growth

of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened
people in Florida.

Telephone, Address & Web Site

12381 S. Cleveland Ave.

Suite 402
Fort Myers, FL 33907
239-278-7210
1860 Boy Scout Rd.
#B 208
Fort Myers, FL 33907
239-461-0334 V/TTY

Elder Helpline

Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist

who can provide information about services available
for elders and their caregivers within the local
community.

Hearing Impaired Persons, Inc.

Fosters the development, improvement and growth

of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened
people in Florida.

Housing Authority of Fort Myers

Provides housing to low and low-to-moderate income

residents through Section 8 and public housing
programs.

Housing Authority of Lee County

Provides housing to low and low-to-moderate income

residents through Section 8 and public housing
programs.

Lee County Board of County

Commissioners, Department of Human
Services

Provides information about weatherization and other

programs for economically disadvantaged citizens
through support services.

Lee County Health Department

Offers primary care, personal health and related

medical services.

Lee County Special Needs Registry

Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and

other persons with special needs.

Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services

Provides legal services for persons who would not
otherwise have the means to obtain a lawyer.

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866-505-4888

24901 Sandhill Blvd.

Suite 8
Port Charlotte, FL 33983
239-743-8347 Voice
239-743-9286 TTY
4224 Renaissance Preserve Way
Fort Myers, FL 33916
239-997-6688
14170 Warner Circle N.
Fort Myers, FL 33903
239-344-2000

83 Pondella Rd. N.
Suite 1
Fort Myers, FL 33903
239-239-7925
3920 Michigan Ave.
Fort Myers, FL 33916
239-332-9501
www.leechd.com
239-553-3640
P.O. Box 219
3210 Cleveland Ave.
Fort Myers, FL 33902-0219
239-334-4554

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Lee County
Agency and Description

Legal Aid: Lee County Legal Aid Society

Provides legal services for persons who would not
otherwise have the means to obtain a lawyer.

Lehigh Acres Clinic

Provides medical care based on ability to pay.

Senior Friendship Center, Inc.

Community Care for the Elderly county lead agency.

Provides case management and in-home services to
qualified elders.

Telephone, Address & Web Site

2211 Peck St.

P.O. Box 9205
Fort Myers, FL 33902-9205
239-334-6118
391 Lee Blvd.
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
239-368-1607
3600 Evans Ave.
Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-275-1881

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