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Resources
Accessing Other Resources in Charlotte County and Florida
Community Resource Directory – Local community resource directory for social services in Charlotte County
COAD in Charlotte County – Assistance to help Charlotte County residents during times of hardship and disaster.
Charlotte 2-1-1 – Connecting people and resources in Charlotte County
Faith and Community Florida – Initiative to connect Florida’s faith community with local and statewide service and resource opportunities
My Florida Family – Connecting Florida Families to Community Service
Find Treatment Resources In U.S.
Safe Use, Safe Storage, Safe Disposal – Safe Tips on Medication Use
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America – Information for Parents and Others
Get Smart About Drugs – Information for Parents and Others
National Institute on Drug Abuse – NIDA – Research and Information on Substance Abuse and Trends
Smart Approaches to Marijuna – SAM – Latest Research on Marijuana, Legalization and Policy
Save Our Society From Drugs – Information on Trends, Issues and Policy
Unmasking Marijuana – Information on Research
Above The Influence – Site for Teens and Youth
Teen Challenge – Youth and Young Adult
DEA Street Wise Prevention – Youth Information
The Center on Alcohol Marketing & Youth – Research and Information on Marketing and Impact on Youth
SAMSHA Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration – Federal Information Site and Clearinghouse
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services – Federal Information Site – Issues, Trends, Tips
Teen NIDA – Science based information on alcohol and drugs, written specifically for teens
Substance Abuse Prevention Services in Charlotte County:
- Drug Free Charlotte County
1445 Education Way, Port Charlotte Florida
941-255-0808 x 3205 — or x 3139 - Tobacco Free Florida – Charlotte County – under Drug Free Charlotte County
941-255-0808 x 3205 - Drug Free Punta Gorda,
www.drugfreepuntagorda.com - Englewood Community Coalition,
www.ccenglewood.com - MADD SWFL,
http://www.madd.org/local-offices/fl/regions/southwest-florida/ - Hanley Center Foundation,
http://www.hanleycenterfoundation.org/prevention
Other Resources:
- 2-1-1:
Dial 2-1-1 - SafeKids Coalition – Charlotte County
Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County, 1110 Loveland Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL
941-624-7200 - Lee Memorial Hospital Injury Prevention Program – http://www.leehealth.org/prevention/edprograms.asp
Contact: Syndi.bultman@leehealth.org
239-343-3797 - Teen Driver Challenge – Charlotte County Sheriff Office, https://www.ccso.org/News/teendriverchallenge.cfm
Treatment Services:
Charlotte Behavioral Health Care
- 1700 Education Ave. Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- 941-639-8300
- TOLL FREE: 1-877-703-5267
- 24-hour crisis line 941-575-0222
- View Children’s Specialty Services: www.cbhcfl.org/services/childrens-speciality-services/
Northside Psychiatric Services (Charlotte Behavioral Health Care subsidiary in Port Charlotte)
- 1032 Tamiami Trail #7, Port Charlotte, FL 33953
- 941-764-7988
Southwest Florida Counseling Center
- 1777 Tamiami Trail, Suite 201, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
- 941-249-4354
- View Specialty Groups for Children: http://www.swfcc.net/groups
Compass Center – Coastal Behavioral Health/First Step
- Adolescent residential treatment program in Punta Gorda
- 941.639.5535
- Learn more: https://www.fsos.org/treatment-prevention-programs/childrens-services
BayFront Health Medical Detox (age 18 or older)
- BayFront Health Punta Gorda – Shorepoint Health
- 941-637-3120
Operation PAR – Medication Assisted Patient Services – Charlotte County Satellite Office
- Grand Oaks Plaza 11, 946 Tamiami Trail Unit 201, Port Charlotte
- 727-538-7243
Drug Recovery Initiative – Charlotte County Sheriff Office and Charlotte Behavioral Health Care
- Individuals can go to any CCSO office and request substance abuse treatment – assistance and entrance into a treatment facility will be provided