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Version 1.1 4/19/2019HUMAN TRAFFICKINGRESOURCES MANUALHUMAN TRAFFICKING NATIONAL HOTLINE:1-888-373-7888
TABLE OF CONTENTSAll sources are listed in alphabetical orderLEE COUNTY SERVICES .2Shelter Services .3-5Counseling/Therapy 6-11Case Management .12-14Basic Needs .15-17Services for Independent Living in the US .18-24Prevention and Education .25-28COLLIER COUNTY SERVICES .29Shelter .30-32Counseling/Trauma 33-34Case Management .35-36Basic Needs and Services for Independent Living in the US 37-41Prevention and Education .42-44SURROUNDING COUNTIES SERVICES .45Shelter .46Counseling/Trauma 47Case Management .48Basic Needs and Services for Independent Living in the US . .49-50Prevention and Education 51-52Human Trafficking Resources Manual1
LEE COUNTYHuman Trafficking Resources Manual2
SHELTER SERVICESName of Organization: ACT – Abuse Counseling and TreatmentAddress: P.O. Box 60401 Fort Myers, Florida 33906Contact Person: Carmen Rodriguez, Domestic Violence Outreach SupportPhone: Carmen at 239-357-2629, 24-Hour Hotline at 239-939-3112, Emergency Shelter at 239939-3112, Administration at 239-939-2553Email: act@actabuse.comWebsite: http://www.actabuse.comFax: 239-939-4741Description of Services: Shelter, counseling, food, clothing, legal services/immigration services,parenting skills, specialized children’s program, job skills, goal setting, and prevention/educationprograms for victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking, also has 2ndACT thrift store for victims in Ft. Myers. NOTE: Minors can receive all services but housing.Name of Organization: Lifeline Family CenterAddress: 907 SE 5th Avenue Cape Coral, FL 33990Phone: 239-242-7238Email: lifeline4moms2B@lifelinefamily.orgWebsite: http://www.lifelinefamilycenter.orgFax: 239-242-7248Description of Services: A Christian residential program for pregnant teens aged 15-22.Residents must pass drug test. Provides parenting skill training, counseling, education, GEDpreparation, and job training.Human Trafficking Resources Manual3
SHELTER SERVICESName of Organization: Lutheran Services of FloridaAddress: 3634 Central Ave, Fort Myers, FL, 33901Contact Person: Larry BarnhillPhone: 239-278-5400Email: lbarnhill@lsfnet.orgWebsite: http://www.lsfnet.orgDescription of Services: Youth and Family Services provides crisis counseling for youth andtheir families. Services are available for runaway, truant, homeless, and ungovernable youth andtheir families. Adolescent outpatient substance abuse program offers a 12-week treatmentprogram for youth ages 12-17 and family members.Name of Organization: Our Mother’s Home of Southwest, FL INC.Address: 18011 South Tamiami Trail #16-106 Fort Myers, Florida 33908Contact Person: Karen Watson, Executive DirectorPhone: (239) 267-4663Email: info@ourmothershome.com or Karen@ourmothershome.comWebsite: https://www.ourmothershome.comFax: 239-267-4575Description of Services: Service by referral from Dept. of Children and families of teen girls whoare pregnant/ victims of human trafficking. Services include life skills, therapy (individual andgroup), parenting, financial literacy, transportation, education, physical health, safe homeenvironment, educational/self-esteem groups.Human Trafficking Resources Manual4
SHELTER SERVICESName of Organization: Ryan Hope HouseAddress: 6900 Daniels Parkway Suite 29 PMB 182 Fort Myers, FL 33912Contact Person: Jennifer Barth, Outreach SpecialistPhone: 1-855-792-6911Email: RyanHopeHouse@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.ryanhealingcenter.comFax: 239-236-0333Description of Services: Addiction transitional house for women including pregnant women andwomen with small children. Open meetings for codependency and recovery along with exerciseclasses, seminars and retreats open to the public.Name of Organization: Salvation Army Fort Myers and Red Shield LodgeAddress: Admin office at 10291 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919 and Red Shield Lodgeat 2400 Edison Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901Phone: (239) 278-1551Website: https://www.salvationarmyflorida.orgFax: 239-334-3745Description of Services: Provides meals, food pantry, emergency shelter, crisis management,transitional living and medical care to people who are homeless or near homeless.Name of Organization: Wings of ShelterAddress: 21301 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 320 Estero, FLContact Person: Lowell and Sally SenitzPhone: (239) 340-2980Email: wingsofshelter@aol.comWebsite: www.wingsofshelter.comHuman Trafficking Resources Manual5
COUNSELING SERVICESName of Organization: ACT – Abuse Counseling and TreatmentAddress: P.O. Box 60401 Fort Myers, Florida 33906Contact Person: Carmen Rodriguez, Domestic Violence Outreach SupportPhone: Carmen at 239-357-2629, 24-Hour Hotline at 239-939-3112, Emergency Shelter at 239939-3112, Administration at 239-939-2553Email: act@actabuse.comWebsite: http://www.actabuse.comFax: 239-939-4741Description of Services: Shelter, counseling, food, clothing, legal services/immigration services,parenting skills, specialized children’s program, job skills, goal setting, and prevention/educationprograms for victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking, also has 2ndACT thrift store for victims in Ft. Myers.Name of Organization: Beauty from AshesAddress: 13300 S. Cleveland Ave., Ste. 56 Fort Myers, FL 33907Contact Person: Julie ShematzPhone: 239-939-9128 or toll free 877-423-2767Email: info@beautyfromashes.orgWebsite: beautyfromashes.orgDescription of Services: Equine Therapy, Equine Assisted Learning and Art Therapy for victimsof human trafficking.Human Trafficking Resources Manual6
COUNSELING SERVICESName of Organization: Children Network of Southwest Florida, LLCAddress: 2232 Altamont Avenue Fort Myers, FL 33901Phone: 239-226-1524Email: info@cnswfl.orgWebsite: https://ww.childnetswfl.orgFax: 239-226-1115Description of Services: Sexual abuse counseling and educational services for minors only(females and males). The services are available for both US citizen sex trafficking victims andpre-certified and certified immigrant victims.Name of Organization: Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, IncAddress: 3830 Evans Ave. Fort Myers FL 33901 and East United Way House at 4040 PalmBeach Blvd., Ft. Myers FL 33916Contact Person: Lisa Rizzio, Development DirectorPhone: 239-939-2808Email: lrizzio@cac-swfl.orgWebsite: http://www.cac-swfl.org/Fax: 239-939-4794Description of Services: Child protection team provides crisis intervention for child victims ofabuse, neglect, or violent crimes which may include comprehensive medical services, familyassessments, psychological evaluations, etc. Children are typically referred through theDepartment of Children and Families. Services also include Child Protection Team, FamilyAlliance Program, Nurturing Father’s Program, Partners in Parenting Program, PreventionServices, and a TRUE Program for those recovering from traumaHuman Trafficking Resources Manual7
COUNSELING SERVICESName of Organization: Department of Juvenile Justice Lee CountyAddress: 2107 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Fort Myers, FLContact Person: Mary Pagano, Assistant SuperintendentPhone: 239-332-6927 ext. 116Email: mary.pagano@djj.state.fl.usWebsite: http://www.djj.state.fl.us/Description of Services: In house mental health services for youth in facility, work with ACTabuse shelter for minor victims.Name of Organization: FGCU Department of Social WorkAddress: 10501 FGCU Blvd. South Fort Myers, FL 33965Contact Person: Sheridan LoCicero, MSW StudentPhone: 239-590-7825Email: silocicero7739@eagle.fgcu.eduWebsite: ription of Services: Community counseling center through Florida Gulf Coast University.Human Trafficking Resources Manual8
COUNSELINGCOUSELING SERVICESSERVICESName of Organization: Into the Jordan MinistriesAddress: 2701 Cleveland Avenue Suite 160 Fort Myers, FL 33901Contact Person: Joann Medinilla, DirectorPhone: (239) 308-0434Email: Staff@intothejordan.org or Joann@intothejordan.orgWebsite: http://www.intothejordan.orgDescription of Services: Survivor-led support group, mentorship program, life skills, basic need(hygiene, food, clothing, etc.), GED tutoring, thrift shop, transitional home (available to currentparticipants only).Name of Organization: Dr. Laura Streyffeler Office of Mental Health CounselingAddress: 2204 Brevard Avenue Fort Myers, FL 33901Contact Person: Dr. Laura StreyffelerPhone: (239) 822-1699Email: drlaura@drlauracounseling.comWebsite: http://www.drlauracounseling.comDescription of Services: licensed mental health counseling as a board certified expert intraumatic stress specializing in individual, couples and family psychotherapy. She maintains aprivate practice in Ft. Myers, Florida.Human Trafficking Resources Manual9
COUNSELING SERVICESName of Organization: Lifecare Christian CenterAddress: Mailing address at 33300 Warren Rd., Suite 17 Westland, MI 48185, Classes locatedaround Lee CountyContact Person: Lillian Easterly-Smith, Executive DirectorPhone: (734) 629-3551Email: info.LifeCareCC@gmail.com or Lillian.lifecare@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.lifecarechristiancenter.orgDescription of Services: Pastoral based care and counseling, life skills and lifestyle coaching,health and wellness programs, weekend healing intensives, seminars, classes, and workshops.Name of Organization: Lutheran Services of FloridaAddress: 3634 Central Ave, Fort Myers, FL, 33901Contact Person: Larry BarnhillPhone: 239-278-5400Email: lbarnhill@lsfnet.orgWebsite: http://www.lsfnet.orgDescription of Services: Youth and Family Services provides crisis counseling for youth andtheir families. Services are available for runaway, truant, homeless, and ungovernable youth andtheir families. Adolescent outpatient substance abuse program offers a 12-week treatmentprogram for youth ages 12-17 and family members.Human Trafficking Resources Manual10
COUNSELING SERVICESName of Organization: SalusCare of FloridaAddress: 7 locations around SWFL with main office located at 3763 Evans Ave. Fort Myers, FL33901Phone: 239-275-3222Email: Through websiteWebsite: https://www.saluscareflorida.orgDescription of Services: Case management, therapy, medical services, substance abuse services,services to indigent consumers. Ortiz campus offers a separate pharmacy and primary care andaddress can be found on their website.Name of Organization: Therapy Treatment TeamAddress: LOCATION 1: 12535 New Brittany Blvd, Building 28, Fort Myers FL 33907LOCATION 2: 2345 Stanford Ct., Suite 601, Naples, FL 34102Phone: 239-537-9646Email: Via WebsiteWebsite: https://www.therapytreatmentteam.com/Description of Services: We are a team of female mental health clinicians, who are passionate aboutassisting our clients towards healing and wholeness. Our team approach is to take your concerns veryserious while being transparent and genuine with you.Human Trafficking Resources Manual11
CASE MANAGEMENTName of Organization: ACT – Abuse Counseling and TreatmentAddress: P.O. Box 60401 Fort Myers, Florida 33906Contact Person: Carmen Rodriguez, Domestic Violence Outreach SupportPhone: Carmen at 239-357-2629, 24-Hour Hotline at 239-939-3112, Emergency Shelter at 239939-3112, Administration at 239-939-2553Email: act@actabuse.comWebsite: http://www.actabuse.comFax: 239-939-4741Description of Services: Shelter, counseling, food, clothing, legal services/immigration services,parenting skills, specialized children’s program, job skills, goal setting, and prevention/educationprograms for victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking, also has 2ndACT thrift store for victims in Ft. Myers.Name of Organization: Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Human Trafficking VictimAssistance ProgramAddress: P.O. Box 2116 1000 Pinebrook Road Venice, FL 34284-2116LOCATION 2: 28290 Beaumont Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34134Contact Person: Erika Pineros, Program Coordinator and Yaritza Soto Ferreira, Intense CaseManagerPhone: Erika at 230-297-4355, Yartiza at 239-940-2391Email: epineros@cclee.org or ysoto@ccslee.orgWebsite: http://www.catholiccharitiesdov.orgDescription of Services: Case managementHuman Trafficking Resources Manual12
CASE MANAGEMENTName of Organization: Department of Children & FamiliesAddress: 2295 Victoria Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901Contact Person: Aaron StittPhone: (877) 595-0384. HOTLINE: 1-800-962-2873Website: www.myflfamilies.comDescription of Services: Child abuse investigation, foster care, temporary cash assistance, foodstamps, medically needy, developmental disabilities, Medicaid, refugee assistance.Name of Organization: Florida Equal Justice CenterAddress: 3210 Cleveland Avenue, Suite 102, Fort Myers, FL, 33901Phone: 239-277-7060Fax: 239-334-9050Description of Services: Provides free legal representation to low income and indigent people inthe areas of immigration, landlord/tenant law, education law, family law, and civil rights.Name of Organization: Florida Rural Legal ServicesAddress: 3210 Cleveland Avenue Fort Myers, Florida 33902 with Immokalee office located at106 S. 2nd Street Immokalee, Florida 34142Contact Person: Daniel Cruz, Managing Attorney and Rita Avalos, Office Manager at Ft. MyersofficePhone: 1-888-582-3410Website: http://www.frls.org/Fax: 239-334-3042Description of Services: Non-profit agency that provides free civil legal assistance to indigentfamilies and low-income elderly. Also provides legal assistance to migrant workers. Servicesinclude: housing issues, labor/employment, education, civil rights, family security, elder law, andfamily law.Human Trafficking Resources Manual13
CASE MANAGEMENTName of Organization: Lee County Sheriff’s Office Victim Advocate ServicesAddress: 14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33912Contact Person: Rachelle Osme, Victim Advocate / Creole Speaking: (239) 477-1283, YvetteScurry, Victim Advocate (239) 477-1191, Pilar Guerrero Victim Advocate / Spanish Speaking(239) 477-1054Phone Number: 239-477-1000Email: victimadvocates@sheriffleefl.orgWebsite: www.sheriffleefl.orgFax: 239-477-1135Description of Services: Criminal justice support and advocacy, emergency cell phone andfinancial assistance, case management, translation services, transportation, compensation claimsassistance.Name of Organization: SalusCare of FloridaAddress: 7 locations around SWFL with main office located at 3763 Evans Ave. Fort Myers, FL33901Phone: 239-275-3222Email: Through websiteWebsite: https://www.saluscareflorida.orgDescription of Services: Case management, therapy, medical services, substance abuse services,services to indigent consumers. Ortiz campus offers a separate pharmacy and primary care andaddress can be found on their website.Name of Organization: Salvation Army Fort Myers and Red Shield LodgeAddress: Admin office at 10291 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919 and Red Shield Lodgeat 2400 Edison Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901Phone: (239) 278-1551Website: https://www.salvationarmyflorida.orgFax: 239-334-3745Description of Services: Provides meals, food pantry, emergency shelter, crisis management,transitional living and medical care to people who are homeless or near homeless.Human Trafficking Resources Manual14
BASIC NEEDSName of Organization: ACT – Abuse Counseling and TreatmentAddress: P.O. Box 60401 Fort Myers, Florida 33906Contact Person: Carmen Rodriguez, Domestic Violence Outreach SupportPhone: Carmen at 239-357-2629, 24-Hour Hotline at 239-939-3112, Emergency Shelter at 239939-3112, Administration at 239-939-2553Email: act@actabuse.comWebsite: http://www.actabuse.comFax: 239-939-4741Description of Services: Shelter, counseling, food, clothing, legal services/immigration services,parenting skills, specialized children’s program, job skills, goal setting, and prevention/educationprograms for victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking, also has 2ndACT thrift store for victims in Ft. Myers.Name of Organization: Cape Community Partners Thrift StoreAddress: 1056 NE Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33909Phone: 239-829-0367Email: capecoralcp@yahoo.comWebsite: http://www.capecoralthriftstore.comDescription of Services: Community partner of Florida Coalition Against Human Traffickingwhich provides clothing, furniture and home goods to victims of human trafficking at a low cost.Human Trafficking Resources Manual15
BASIC NEEDSName of Organization: Catholic Charities Elizabeth Kay Galeana CenterAddress: 4235 Michigan Avenue Link Fort Myers, FL 33916Phone: 239-334-4007Email: canderson@ccslee.orgWebsite: http://www.catholiccharitiesdov.org/Fax: 239-334-4007Description of Services: Offers wide range of support to immigrant victims of trafficking(precertified and certified); provides counseling, food and clothing, transportation to and fromappointments; assists clients with obtaining mental health services, medical and dental care;short term housing needs.Name of Organization: Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, IncAddress: 3830 Evans Ave. Fort Myers FL 33901 and East United Way House at 4040 PalmBeach Blvd., Ft. Myers FL 33916Contact Person: Lisa Rizzio, Development DirectorPhone: 239-939-2808Email: lrizzio@cac-swfl.orgWebsite: http://www.cac-swfl.org/Fax: 239-939-4794Description of Services: Child protection team provides crisis intervention for child victims ofabuse, neglect, or violent crimes which may include comprehensive medical services, familyassessments, psychological evaluations, etc. Children are typically referred through theDepartment of Children and Families. Services also include Child Protection Team, FamilyAlliance Program, Nurturing Father’s Program, Partners in Parenting Program, PreventionServices, and a TRUE Program for those recovering from trauma.Human Trafficking Resources Manual16
BASIC NEEDSName of Organization: Clothes Closet of Faith United Methodist ChurchAddress: 15690 McGregor Blvd Fort Myers, FloridaPhone: 239-482-2030 Ext. 235Email: info@faithum.comWebsite: www.faithum.comDescription of Services: The Clothes Closet provides clothing, shoes and accessories to men, women,teens, children and infants. They work in partnership with 70 social service agencies and churches in LeeCounty, and through their referrals, their clients may come and shop. Includes donations of new orgently worn clothing, underwear, bras, socks, nightwear, swimwear, shoes, purses, hats, belts,ties, toiletries and stuffed animals.Name of Organization: Family Health Centers of SWFLAddress: Over 30 offices in and around Lee County with main downtown office at 2232 GrandAvenue, Fort Myers, FL and mailing address at P.O. Box 1357 Fort Myers, Florida 33902Phone: 844-342-7935 or 239-278-3600Website: www.fhcswf.orgFax: 239-278-3203Description of Services: Outpatient medical services and dental services available for thehomeless. They will work with area agencies for the aid of human trafficking victims. They are ajoint venture with Salvation Army.Name of Organization: Salvation Army Fort Myers and Red Shield LodgeAddress: Admin office at 10291 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919 and Red Shield Lodgeat 2400 Edison Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901Phone: (239) 278-1551Website: https://www.salvationarmyflorida.orgFax: 239-334-3745Description of Services: Provides meals, food pantry, emergency shelter, crisis management,transitional living and medical care to people who are homeless or near homeless.Human Trafficking Resources Manual17
SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVINGName of Organization: ACT – Abuse Counseling and TreatmentAddress: P.O. Box 60401 Fort Myers, Fl
Human Trafficking Resources Manual 3 . Community counseling center through Florida Gulf Coast University. COUNSELING SERVICES . Human Trafficking Resources Manual 9 Name of Organization: Into the Jordan Ministries Addr
