Disability Services in Charlotte County, Florida
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Charlotte County, Florida. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.
Services covered in Charlotte County
- Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
- Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
- Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
- Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
- Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis
Local organizations in Charlotte County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Charlotte County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- Project SEARCH — Advent Health Port Charlotte (Port Charlotte). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
- The Arc of Florida. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
- Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare Inc (941-639-8300 x2309, Punta Gorda)
- Northside Psychiatric Services (941-764-7988, Port Charlotte)
- Riverside Behavioral Center — Bayfront Health Punta Gorda (941-637-2474, Punta Gorda)
- Port Charlotte Family Practice Medical Office (866-355-2348, Punta Gorda)
- Port Charlotte Pediatric & Dental Office (239-344-2306, Punta Gorda)
- Charlotte Harbor School (PORT CHARLOTTE)
- Christ Outlook Inc (PT CHARLOTTE)
- A Peaceful Home Of Lewiston (941-536-6967, PORT CHARLOTTE). In-home support
- Agape Family Carre Llc (239-203-7698, PUNTA GORDA). In-home support
- Aggies'S Place, Inc. (941-223-2474, PUNTA GORDA). In-home support
- Aging Interventions Llc (941-249-1629, PUNTA GORDA). Behavioral health agency
- Centerwell Home Health (941-623-4882, PORT CHARLOTTE)
- Hca Florida Healthcare At Home (941-627-1650, PT CHARLOTTE)
- Mederi Caretenders (941-379-0801, PORT CHARLOTTE)
- Millennium Home Care Llc (885-674-7500, PORT CHARLOTTE)
- A1 Mobility, Llc (607-434-5494, PORT CHARLOTTE). Medical & accessible transport
- Allyrides Llc (941-242-7433, PUNTA GORDA). Medical & accessible transport
- Ameditrans, Inc. (941-625-0117, PORT CHARLOTTE). Medical & accessible transport
- Carcol Transport Llc (941-699-6002, PORT CHARLOTTE). Medical & accessible transport
- Harbor Place Apartments (239-542-3223, Port Charlotte)
- Villa San Carlos Ii (941-624-4404, Port Charlotte)
- William Place (863-674-5779, Punta Gorda)
Statewide programs serving Charlotte County
These serve every county in Florida, including Charlotte County.
- Florida Center for Inclusive Communities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- Mailman Center for Child Development. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- Disability Rights Florida (800-342-0823). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
- Florida Developmental Disabilities Council ((850) 488-4180). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) ((844) 353-2278). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
- Family Network on Disabilities (727-523-1130). Parent center: free special-education help for families
Other counties in Florida
- Citrus County
- Calhoun County
- Clay County
- Broward County
- Duval County
- Gulf County
- Holmes County
- Leon County
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