Who do I call first for disability services in Lee County, Florida?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Florida vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Lee County.

Is help available in Spanish in Lee County?

Yes. This Lee County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Florida agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Lee County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Lee County, Florida

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Lee County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

CIL Gulf Coast ((239) 260-4575, Fort Myers)
Project SEARCH — Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida (Ft. Myers). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Lee County Government (Fort Myers). 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
Celadon Recovery — Celadon Recovery Campus (229-880-3990, Fort Myers)
Lee Health Behavioral Health Center (239-343-9180, Fort Myers)
Park Royal Hospital (239-985-2700, Fort Myers)
SalusCare — Evans Campus (239-275-3222, Fort Myers)
Bonita Springs Health Center (239-344-2322, Bonita Springs)
Broadway Dental Office (239-344-2335, Fort Myers)
Cape Coral Health Center (239-278-3600, Cape Coral)
Cape Coral Pediatric Office (239-344-2320, Cape Coral)
Autism Charter School Of Swfl (CAPE CORAL)
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center (FORT MYERS)
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs (FORT MYERS)
De Lasalle Academy Of Fort Myers (FORT MYERS)
1 Recovery (888-428-2788, FORT MYERS). Behavioral health agency
4moons Care Center Llc (239-631-2917, LEHIGH ACRES). In-home support
4yourhomecare.Llc (941-822-3478, FORT MYERS). Case management / support coordination
A & B Complete Insurance Inc (239-955-0107, FORT MYERS). In-home support
1st Care Home Health Services Of Florida (239-288-4951, FORT MYERS)
Addax Home Health Llc (239-878-0208, FORT MYERS)
All You Need Home Health Llc (239-471-0997, CAPE CORAL)
Amity Associates Llc (239-361-2898, FORT MYERS)

Statewide programs serving Lee County

These serve every county in Florida, including Lee 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

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