Resources from Nonprofits

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Oct. 1, 2024) - In the wake of Hurricane Helene, more resources are available from nonprofit agencies for Floridians and Charlotte County residents:

Insurance Help:

• The Florida Division of Consumer Services assists insurance consumers in the aftermath of a disaster. Visit myfloridacfo.com/division/consumers/storm/resources or call the insurance consumer helpline: 1-877-693-5236, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• United Policyholders is a nonprofit consumer advocacy group that offers guidance on navigating claims and purchasing appropriate insurance. They do not sell insurance or take money from insurance companies. Visit www.uphelp.org/Helene or contact Julitza Perez, the United Policyholders Florida Local Liaison and attorney, at [email protected] or call 787-454-3353.

Legal Services:

• Florida Rural Legal Services is a nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals, families, and vulnerable populations including the elderly, Veterans, and victims of crime. Services include assistance with insurance claims, proof of ownership, property disputes, disaster benefits, and legal papers lost in the storm. visit frls.org or call 1-888-582-3410.

Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities:

• Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida is a nonprofit organization connecting older adults (age 60-up), adults with disabilities, and caregivers to resources and assistance for living safely with independence and dignity: www.aaaswfl.org or call 866-413-5337.

Behavioral Health

• Charlotte Behavioral Health Care is a nonprofit community-based behavioral health care provider offering a full range of mental health services and substance use disorder treatment in Charlotte County. Visit www.cbhcfl.org or call 941-639-8300.

For storm information, call the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center at 941-833-4000 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday or go online to www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/storm. Follow Charlotte County Emergency Management at www.charlottecountyfl.gov/em,www.facebook.com/oemcharlottecounty,and www.x.com/ccoem.

For media information, contact Communications Director Brian Gleason at 941-661-6415 or [email protected].

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