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Charlotte 2-1-1's vision is to exceed expectation in the delivery of public services. During a disaster or emergency Charlotte County residents can contact
2-1-1 to obtain any information regarding shelter, evacuation or other needed information. Charlotte County 2-1-1's mission is to be the energy in making Charlotte County a beautiful and enriching place to live.

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When you have questions, call 2-1-1.
Dial 2-1-1, 24 hours a day, everyday.
Who Needs 2-1-1?

1. Individuals seeking assistance with rent or utilities, job search, transportation, food pantries, crisis counseling, health programs or where to donate their time or items contact 2-1-1.
2. Parents looking for childcare services, mentoring programs, family resources, parenting classes, or summer camps contact 2-1-1.
3. Social Workers and other professionals trying to gather resources for clients, including support groups, counseling or intervention services contact 2-1-1.
4. Employers/businesses who want to help employees gain stability in tough times, drug and alcohol recovery programs, counseling and job training contact 2-1-1.
5. Community Agencies/Organizations have access to hundreds of other agencies and can partner with 2-1-1

1. Teens and children seeking mental health and substance abuse resources for themselves and or their friends, wanting information about recreational programs,

1. Seniors looking for services such as adult day care, caregiver training and support, congregate or home-delivered meals, respite care, medical transportation,

History:
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For many of you reading this article (Feeling Fit July 16th, 2006) the concept of calling Charlotte 2-1-1 may be nothing new. After all the idea began in Georgia and has been adopted in 40 percent of states across the nation. The good news is that over 50 percent of Florida counties have established a 2-1-1 network. Charlotte County began its 2-1-1 service on July 1, 2005. Before Charlotte 2-1-1, the County did have the Elder Help Line offering information and access to needed services.

Charlotte 2-1-1 began to take shape when the County hired Dr. Faezeh Andrews, 2-1-1 Supervisor. On Friday July 1, 2005, at 2:11 p.m., Charlotte County Human Services, the United Way of Charlotte County and the Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies (CARE) partnered to implement 2-1-1 in Charlotte County.

The Charlotte 2-1-1 staff not only mans the phone lines, but creates a daily activity log to show what is happening and available in Charlotte County on a day by day basis. The staff works Monday through Friday 8-5pm. However, the 2-1-1 line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 52 weeks a year. No holidays for these people. Support from C.A.R.E. staff answers the phones daily after 5 p.m., weekends, and on holidays. The exception to this is during a time of emergency i.e., (dare I say it?) during a hurricane warning. When this occurs, it is all hands on deck around the clock 24 hours serving the public until all is safe once again.

Contact person: Faezeh Andrews, Ph.D, 2-1-1 Supervisor, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (941) 833-5650

Address:

26571 Airport Rd Punta Gorda, FL 33982 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.charlottecountyfl.com/HumanServices/211.asp

Directions:

Public Safety Building by Edison College

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