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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential support from trained crisis counselors, 24/7. Veterans press 1.

988

Crisis Text Line

Text with a crisis counselor for free, 24/7.

Peace River Center Crisis Stabilization Unit

Local, immediate crisis care and stabilization in Polk County. 24/7 Lakeland crisis line; text TALK to 863-204-3443.

1745 Highway 17 South, Bartow, FL 33830

863-519-3744

Polk County Mobile Crisis Response Team

On-site, in-person crisis intervention wherever you are. Request through the Peace River Center crisis line.

863-519-3744

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential treatment referral and information, 24/7, English & Spanish. HELP4U text messaging service is a confidential treatment referral service — text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U) to access the service.

1-800-662-4357

The Trevor Project

24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people. Text START to 678-678.

1-866-488-7386

National Domestic Violence Hotline

24/7 confidential support for anyone affected by abuse. Text START to 88788.

1-800-799-7233

211 Tampa Bay – First Contact

Non-emergency helpline connecting you to local services — food, housing, utilities, and more. Call 211 or text your zip code to 898211. Any time, 24/7

211

Tri-County Human Services

Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder services.

863-709-9392

Peace River Center

Psychosocial rehabilitation and outpatient mental health. Contact for specific program details.

863-519-3744

Harrell Family Behavioral Health Center

Outpatient therapy, counseling, and medication management. Emergency evaluations for inpatient care. Call 863-687-1222 to make an appointment.

1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805

863-687-1222

FACT Team – Florida Assertive Community Treatment

Intensive community-based support for severe and persistent mental illness.

863-248-3311

Hope Counseling

Christian counseling and outpatient therapy for mental health and addiction. Sliding fee scale; individual and group therapy. hopecounselingeap@gmail.com

863-709-8110

Uplift Support Services

Outpatient, in-home, or school-based counseling for children, adults, and families. Upliftlakeland@gmail.com

610-633-7579

Women’s Resource Center of Florida

Crisis support and resources for women, particularly those fleeing abusive situations. support@wrcfl.org

863-294-5318

Tri-County Human Services – Detox & Residential

Detoxification and residential treatment; women’s residential program.

863-533-4139

Tri-County Detox – Men’s Residential

Men’s residential treatment program.

863-519-8486

White Sands Treatment Center

Comprehensive residential and outpatient treatment.

863-209-7451

Lakeland C.A.R.E.S.

Community-based addiction recovery services.

863-687-1222

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

12-step program for recovery from alcoholism. Find local meetings with the Meeting Guide.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

12-step program for recovery from drug addiction.

SMART Recovery

Science-based, self-empowering recovery meetings, in person and online.

Celebrate Recovery

Christ-centered 12-step recovery program.

MARA Meetings (Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous)

Peer support meetings for people in medication-assisted recovery. Join online meetings any day of the week.

Polk for Recovery (RCO)

Local Recovery Community Organization — free, peer-led recovery support across Polk County. Peer specialists, help getting an ID, housing, food, transportation, job help, Narcan, and support groups. Hosts a local MARA meeting every Wednesday — contact for time and location.

3031 Eagle Haven Drive, Winter Haven, FL 33880

863-288-6522

Recovery Connections (RCO)

Connect with a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist for peer support, recovery coaching, and addiction help across Central Florida.

Live Tampa Bay (RCO)

Peer-led recovery community whose mission is to drastically reduce opioid deaths in our community.

Floridians for Recovery (RCO)

Statewide Recovery Community Organization advocating for Floridians in or seeking recovery.

South Florida Wellness Network (RCO)

Statewide recovery community organization — peer specialists, wellness activities, and free trainings like WRAP and Mental Health First Aid.

Findhelp.org

Search free or reduced-cost services by zip code — financial help, food, housing, healthcare, and more.

Florida Harm Reduction Collective

Naloxone/Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and education focused on safety.

National Harm Reduction Coalition (NHRC)

National hub for harm reduction — find naloxone/Narcan, syringe services, and harm reduction resources near you.

Florida Dept. of Health in Polk County

Narcan availability and training, plus anonymous HIV and Hepatitis C testing. PolkCommunications@FLHealth.gov

1290 Golfview Ave, Bartow, FL 33830

863-519-8233

IDEA Exchange Tampa

1-to-1 syringe exchange, HIV/HCV testing, and safer-use kits. Closest physical exchange for Polk residents.

813-606-9378

NEXT Distro

Free, mail-based harm reduction supplies for Florida residents who can’t reach a physical site.

Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine (LVIM)

Free medical and mental health care for uninsured adults.

600 W Peachtree St, Lakeland, FL 33815

863-688-5846

Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine (LVIM)

Free primary, specialty, dental, and mental health care for uninsured, working adults in Lakeland.

600 W Peachtree St, Lakeland, FL 33815

863-688-5846

Central Florida Health

Community health centers with medical, dental, and behavioral care on a sliding fee scale.

863-292-1600

Florida Dept. of Health – Polk County

Immunizations, family planning, WIC, STD/HIV testing, and adult dental services.

3241 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805

863-519-7910

Lakeland Regional Health

Full hospital and health network — 24/7 emergency care, surgery, specialty clinics, and primary care — across several buildings and campuses in Lakeland.

1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805

863-687-1100

Good Samaritan Free Clinic

Free health clinic at Talbot House — care for neighbors who have nowhere else to turn. Call to schedule an appointment.

814 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

863-687-8475

Talbot House Ministries

Emergency shelter, meals, case management. Shelter check-in is at the Tennessee Avenue door; call for arrival guidance.

814 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

863-687-8475

Lighthouse Ministries

Shelter, meals, outreach, and spiritual support. Locations vary by program; call to confirm where to go.

863-682-8915

Salvation Army – Lakeland

Shelter and rent/utility assistance.

835 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

863-682-0177

Salvation Army – Winter Haven

Help finding shelter, rent/utility assistance.

1802 6th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881

863-294-5523

Heart for Winter Haven

Help with ending child homelessness. info@heart4wh.org

863-291-6270

Homeless Coalition of Polk County

Lead agency coordinating help finding housing and grants. Domestic violence contact: 863-413-2700.

863-687-8386

New Life Outreach Ministry

Permanent housing, transitional housing, and re-entry support.

863-510-5696

Peace River Center – Transitional Housing

Supportive housing for individuals in recovery or crisis stabilization. Contact for availability and intake.

863-519-3744

ACTS – Permanent Supportive Housing

Polk permanent supportive housing program.

863-243-1750

St. Vincent de Paul CARES – SSVF

Supportive services for veteran families; rapid rehousing and prevention for veterans.

863-608-7078

Polk County Housing & Neighborhood Development

Emergency home repairs for homeowners with safety needs.

863-534-5240

Dream Center of Lakeland

Food distribution hub serving local pantries and neighbors. Contact the center to confirm the pickup location before visiting.

Talbot House Pantry & Meals

Walk-in food pantry and daily meals for those experiencing homelessness and poverty.

814 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

863-687-8475

Blessings and Hope Food Pantry

Emergency food boxes and ongoing nutritional assistance.

Victory Church Food Pantry

Food pantry ministry with fresh and shelf-stable groceries.

1401 Griffin Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810

Lighthouse Ministries

Community outreach including food assistance and meals. Call to confirm the pickup location.

863-682-8915

Feeding Tampa Bay – Food Finder

Regional food bank; find pantries and mobile distributions in Polk County.

813-254-1190

Florida SNAP (ACCESS Florida)

Apply for SNAP food benefits online.

1-866-762-2237

Heartland for Children

Child welfare, family support, and prevention services.

863-519-8900

George Harris Jr. Runaway & Youth Crisis Center

Shelter and crisis support for youth ages 10–17.

863-534-4588

Healthy Start Coalition of Hardee, Highlands & Polk

Pregnancy, postpartum, and early childhood support.

863-534-9226

Children’s Home Society

Family counseling, foster care support, and youth services.

863-413-3126

PACE Center for Girls – Polk

Education, counseling, and empowerment for girls.

863-688-5596

NAMI Polk County

Free peer-led support groups, family programs, and community education.

Recovery Dharma

Mindfulness-based recovery using Buddhist principles and meditation.

Peer Support Coalition of Florida (PSCF)

Statewide peer-led network: CRPS job database, exam prep study sessions, and “What is a Peer?” webinars.

Florida Certification Board

CRPS certification (Adult, Family, Youth, Veteran), ethics, and renewal; approved CEU providers.

850-222-6731

SAMHSA Peer Resources

Trauma-informed care and peer integration tools.

Florida Rural Legal Services – Lakeland

Free civil legal help for low-income residents: housing, benefits, family, and more. Call or visit the website to find the right office and intake step.

863-688-7376

Public Defender – 10th Judicial Circuit

Criminal defense for those who can’t afford an attorney.

863-534-4200

Disability Rights Florida

Protection and advocacy for people with disabilities, including mental illness.

1-800-342-0823

Mental Health America – Affiliate Finder

Find Mental Health America affiliates in Florida through the national directory for local support and advocacy.

Florida Behavioral Health Association

Champions peer integration and supportive behavioral health policy.

DCF Background Screening Exemptions

Apply for an Exemption from Disqualification (F.S. Ch. 397 & 435) for people in recovery with background barriers. Call or email the Background Screening unit directly.

850-300-4247

hqw.bgs.backgroundscreening@myflfamilies.com

Florida Abuse Hotline

Report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults, 24/7.

1-800-962-2873