Center for Abuse & Rape Emergencies
Address
No Physical Address
Punta Gorda, FL 33951
(941) 627-6000
AKA:
CIS CARE Agency
Description:
CARE offers counseling, shelter, and advocacy to victims of domestic abuse and/or rape, and other violent crimes, via walk-in or hotline. Programs include safety planning, information and referral, group support sessions, a diversion program, and public education.
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
May 14, 2019
Volunteer Opportunities:
Please call the office and speak with our volunteer coordinator about the volunteer opportunities at C.A.R.E.
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
No Physical Address
Punta Gorda, FL 33951
Mailing
PO Box 510234
Punta Gorda, FL 33951
Physical
6868 San Casa, Room 168 & 169
Englewood Office
Englewood, FL 34224
Contacts
Karen McElhaney
Phone Numbers
Hotline
(941) 627-6000
Business Line
(941) 639-5499
Englewood Hotline
(941) 475-6465
Fax
(941) 639-7079
Sexual Assault Helpline -24 hours
(941) 637-0404
Legal Status:
Private, Non-Profit
Services
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Description
CARE offers counseling, shelter for victims, education on domestic violence/sexual assault, and advocacy through support, referrals/assistance with paperwork, provided to victims of violent crimes. In case of violent crime, a CARE victim advocate will meet a victim at a local hospital ASAP.
Hours
8AM - 4PM Monday to Friday (office); Hotline available 24/7 and holidays
Eligibility
Counseling and advocacy available to any victim of a violent crime; for shelter, must be 18+ and in imminent danger
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call
Languages
English, Spanish and AT&T Language Line
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
CARE offers counseling, shelter for victims, education on domestic violence/sexual assault, and advocacy through support, referrals/assistance with paperwork, provided to victims of violent crimes. In case of violent crime, a CARE victim advocate will meet a victim at a local hospital ASAP.
Hours
8AM - 4PM Monday to Friday (office); Hotline available 24/7 and holidays
Eligibility
Counseling and advocacy available to any victim of a violent crime; for shelter, must be 18+ and in imminent danger
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call
Languages
English, Spanish and AT&T Language Line
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
CARE accepts used cellphones that have the matching charger, for use in their 9-1-1 abuse program.
Hours
8AM - 4PM Monday to Friday (office)
Eligibility
Anyone
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call to donate cellphones
Languages
English, Spanish and AT&T Language Line
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
CARE offers counseling, shelter for victims, education on domestic violence/sexual assault, and advocacy through support, referrals/assistance with paperwork, provided to victims of violent crimes. In case of violent crime, a CARE victim advocate will meet a victim at a local hospital ASAP.
Hours
8AM - 4PM Monday to Friday (office); Hotline available 24/7 and holidays
Eligibility
Counseling and advocacy available to any victim of a violent crime; for shelter, must be 18+ and in imminent danger
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call
Languages
English, Spanish and AT&T Language Line
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
CARE offers counseling, shelter for victims, education on domestic violence/sexual assault, and advocacy through support, referrals/assistance with paperwork, provided to victims of violent crimes. In case of violent crime, a CARE victim advocate will meet a victim at a local hospital ASAP.
Hours
8AM - 4PM Monday to Friday (office); Hotline available 24/7 and holidays
Eligibility
Counseling and advocacy available to any victim of a violent crime; for shelter, must be 18+ and in imminent danger
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call
Languages
English, Spanish and AT&T Language Line
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
CARE offers counseling, shelter for victims, education on domestic violence/sexual assault, and advocacy through support, referrals/assistance with paperwork, provided to victims of violent crimes. In case of violent crime, a CARE victim advocate will meet a victim at a local hospital ASAP.
Hours
8AM - 4PM Monday to Friday (office); Hotline available 24/7 and holidays
Eligibility
Counseling and advocacy available to any victim of a violent crime; for shelter, must be 18+ and in imminent danger
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call
Languages
English, Spanish and AT&T Language Line
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
CARE has a crisis shelter available for victims in need.
Hours
8AM- 4PM Monday to Friday (office); Hotline available 24/7 and holidays
Eligibility
Counseling and advocacy available to any victim of a violent crime; for shelter, must be 18+ and in imminent danger
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call
Languages
English, Spanish and AT&T Language Line
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
CARE offer support group(s) for victims of domestic violence.
Hours
Call for days/times
Eligibility
Anyone
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call for information
Languages
English, Spanish and AT&T Language Line
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Volunteer opportunities
Hours
8AM - 4PM Monday to Friday (office)
Eligibility
Anyone interested in volunteering time
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call
Languages
English, Spanish and AT&T Language Line
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
A hotline, counseling and hospital response all are available via CARE for victims of sexual violence.
Hours
Hotline is 24/7.
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call
Languages
English, Spanish and AT&T Language Line
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
A hotline, counseling and hospital response all are available via CARE for victims of sexual violence.
Hours
Hotline is 24/7.
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call
Languages
English, Spanish and AT&T Language Line
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
CARE offers support group(s) for victims of sexual violence.
Hours
Call for days/times
Eligibility
Anyone
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call for information
Languages
English, Spanish and AT&T Language Line
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
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