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ALWAYS Healthcare Organization, Inc.


Creating a better quality of life one person at a time

2010 DireCtoryVolume 1 — Lee and Collier County

2015 DIRECTORY

FOR UPDATED INFORMATION OR TO BE ADDED TO THE DIRECTORYPLEASE CONTACT ALWAYS HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION, INC. AT (813) 506-8190

OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.ALWAYSHEALTHCARE.ORG AND EMAIL:[email protected]



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DisClaimers

The information contained in this catalog is general in nature and is not a substitute for professional health care. It is not meant to replace the advice of health care professionals. If you have specific health care needs, or for complete health information, please see a doctor or other health care provider. This catalog highlights health and wellness products and services offered by third party providers, and is for educational purposes only.

ALWAYS Healthcare Organization, Inc., (“ALWAYS”), has made every effort to present the information contained in this catalog accurately, but additions, deletions and changes may occur. ALWAYS has no obligation to update this catalog and any information presented may be out of date and may contain inaccuracies or errors. The information is also limited in nature and does not contain all the applicable terms, conditions, limitations or exclusions of the products and services referenced.

ALWAYS makes no express or implied warranties as to the products or services of third party providers included in this catalog. ALWAYS is in no way affiliated or associated with the third party providers included in this catalog. Users of this catalog agree that ALWAYS has no liability with respect to any actions taken as a result of or in connection with viewing any information contained in this catalog. You agree to use this catalog at your own risk.

ALWAYS use of service-marked, trade-marked and registered items of third party providers is for educational use only. ALWAYS does not assert any intellectual property rights in such service-marked, trade-marked and registered items of third party providers. All service-marked, trade-marked and registered items of third party providers remain the exclusive property of their respective owners.

This catalog is the exclusive property of ALWAYS and cannot be republished or otherwise reproduced without the express written permission of ALWAYS.






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the issue We faceThere is a significant amount of people who are in need of medical attention but do not have the medical insurance or money to obtain the help they need. The reason people are not receiving the medical treatments is not because there is a lack of programs or funding available, but rather because of the lack of community involvement. There is an insufficient correspondence from the institutions that offer these services to the public. Our goal is to bridge the gap of communication between the resources and the people who need these programs the most.

our purposeThe purpose of ALWAYS Healthcare Organization is to provide education on local medical resources to members of our community by delivering educational services including, but not limited to, directories containing resources for medical care, complete with contacts and program requirements; medical care resource meetings; medical care resource special events; and medical care resource guidance via our website.

our missionIn order to help the uninsured obtain the medical care they need, and to better the overall health status of our community, our goal is to provide a directory that is comprised of all the Collier County specific programs and governmental funding that is available to the local populace, pending the patient qualifies for the program. Included in the directory will be the resources, names, and contacts required to help people get the information they need. Once they are directed to the correct source of care, it will be up to the individual to pursue these services in order to receive the care they need.

The directory will not only help the patients who need the care, but also the healthcare providers. The healthcare delivery team will save time because they will possess a simple yet comprehensive resource that allows them to quickly find programs that their patients may need. Additionally, the directory will provide the available programs and relevant funding information. This vital health resource will be made available to the general public at no cost.

In order to bring about significant health improvement within our community AHO plans to distribute directories at key points of patient contact that are already in place to assist people. Some of these non-profit organizations include, the United Way, the Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, and various Catholic charities, as well as impoverished communities, labor camps, college campuses, hospitals, primary care physicians, and low-income housing developments. AHO seeks to continually bridge the gap between needing quality healthcare and receiving quality healthcare, thus improving the health of our community, our state, our nation, and our world, one person at a time.

Charles r. fleischerPresident and Founder ALWAYS Healthcare Organization

Bradley M. White

Bradley M. White

Bradley M. White

Bradley M. White








table of Contents Pages

Emergency Phone Numbers — At a Glance ..............................................................................................................................3

About Naples Alliance for Children .............................................................................................................................................4

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................5

Family Support Services and Agencies Index (By Category) .....................................................................................................7

Family Support Services and Agencies (Alphabetical Listing)..................................................................................................25

Child Care Programs (Types, Rules & Regulations) ..............................................................................................................131

Early Childhood Programs (Child Care) in a Nutshell (Licensing Facts) ................................................................................137

National Academy of Early Childhood Programs Accreditation ..............................................................................................139

Faith Based (Religious) Accrediting Agencies ........................................................................................................................140

Selecting an Early Childhood Program ..................................................................................................................................142

Parent Checklist ......................................................................................................................................................144

Warning Signs That a Program is Off Track ............................................................................................................148

Early Childhood Education Programs by Location ..................................................................................................149

Early Childhood Education Programs (Alphabetical Listing) ..................................................................................................155

School Age Programs: Information .........................................................................................................................................183

Finding Quality School Age Programs for Your Child ..............................................................................................185

Evaluating After School Child Care Programs (Check List) ....................................................................................188

School Age/After School Programs (Alphabetical Listing) ......................................................................................................189

Business/Family Issues and Support .....................................................................................................................................201

Getting Back to Work ..............................................................................................................................................202

Family Friendly Workplaces in Collier County and Criteria .....................................................................................203

Support Information for Parents & Caregivers........................................................................................................................209

Grandparent Raising Grandchildren/Surrogate Parenting ......................................................................................210

Check List/Child’s Information SheetlPapers/Getting Help .....................................................................................211

Health & Safety/School Requirements/Immunization .............................................................................................215

Financial Issues ......................................................................................................................................................219

Schooling/Education issues/Drop Out Prevention ..................................................................................................222

School Calendar ......................................................................................................................................................224

Alphabetical Index — Family Support Services & Agencies...................................................................................................225

Alphabetical Index — Early Childhood Programs & School Age Programs ...........................................................................231








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BE-BRAVE SCHOOL SAFETY HOTLINE ....................................................................................................................................33CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE..............................................................................................................................................................41CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER ............................................................................................................................................42CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY ....................................................................................................................................................42COMMUNITIES REACHING OUT ................................................................................................................................................66COUNSELING OF SW FLORIDA .................................................................................................................................................68FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ..........................................................................................................78FOSTER CARE COUNCIL OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA .............................................................................................................82FRAZIER, DR. MARY ELLEN .......................................................................................................................................................83GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM ..............................................................................................................................................88KANE, GINA, MA, NCC, LMHC, PA ..............................................................................................................................................95SHELTER FOR ABUSED WOMEN & CHILDREN ..................................................................................................................... 117SHELTER FOR ABUSED WOMEN: IMMOKALEE OUTREACH OFFICE ................................................................................. 117VOICES FOR KIDS OF SW FLORIDA, INC. ..............................................................................................................................125YOUTH HAVEN ..........................................................................................................................................................................129

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BEACHES .....................................................................................................................................................................................33CAMP BOGGY CREEKCHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF NAPLES ..........................................................................................................................................43COLLIER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION .........................................................................................46COLLIER COUNTY LIBRARY ......................................................................................................................................................52COLLIER COUNTY MUSEUM .....................................................................................................................................................53CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ............................................................................................................................67CORKSCREW SWAMP SANCTUARY BLAIR AUDUBON CENTER ...........................................................................................68EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK ................................................................................................................................................75FLORIDA STATE PARKS (LOCAL) ..............................................................................................................................................81FOCUSING ON CHILDREN, INC. ................................................................................................................................................82GERMAN ARENA .........................................................................................................................................................................84HOLOCAUST MUSEUM ...............................................................................................................................................................90IMAG1NARIUM HANDS-ON MUSEUM .......................................................................................................................................91MARCO ISLAND YMCA .............................................................................................................................................................100MY GYM .....................................................................................................................................................................................102NAPLES ART ASSOCIATION: THE VON LIEBEG CENTER .....................................................................................................105NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDENS ..............................................................................................................................................105NAPLES CITY COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT:. RECREATION DIVISION .............................................................................106NAPLES HISTORICAL SOCIETY AT PALM COTTAGE .............................................................................................................107NAPLES ZOO AT CARIBBEAN GARDENS ...............................................................................................................................108NORRIS COMMUNITY CENTER ............................................................................................................................................... 110PHILHARMONIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS ............................................................................................................................. 110RIVER PARK COMMUNITY CENTER ....................................................................................................................................... 114ROOKERY BAY RESEARCH RESERVE ................................................................................................................................... 115UNITED ARTS COUNCIL ...........................................................................................................................................................123








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Naples Alliance for Children cannot and does not recommend any of the programs listed in this directory.The Alliance assumes no responsibility for errors, changes, or omissions of content.

Please contact NAFC, 649-5260, if your agency or service is not listed. Access this information on the Internet at http: //www.nap1eschi1d.org

a+ sKills tutoring, inC.Ceo: Deborah A. Mandell5621 Strand Blvd. Suite 108Naples, FL 34110

phone: (239) 254 9807fax: (239) 254 8267email: [email protected] site: www.aDlusskills.com

• purpose: The mission of A+ Skills Tutoring Service, Inc. is to improve the academic performance of its student clients. We firmly believe that success can be at all levels of academic achievement from the gifted and talented student to the slower learner — Our motto: All Students Can Be Successful!

• serViCes: A+ Skills offers high quality academic tutoring services for students from Pie-K to the college levels. Our core service is providing one-to-one tutoring, however we now offer a cost effective Tutoring Buddies Program’~ for two students who are in the same class. We also have several Tutors experienced with Special Needs students. In addition, we offer small group SAT preparation and individualized tutoring for SAT and ACT. A+ Skills is growing; hence parents and students are invited to visit our website to learn about our new services.

• fees: $60/academic hour — no front-end fees. Discover, Mastercard and Visa accepted.

aarp granDparent information CenterDirector: Amy Goyer601 E. Street, NWWashington, DC 20049

phone: (888) 687 2277email: [email protected] site: www.aarp.org/grandparents

• purpose: To provide information and referral services to grandparents raising grandchildren, social service professionals, support groups and program providers. All service free of charge.

• serViCes: The center has publications that are free of charge and maintains a nationwide database of support agencies and groups.

• eligibility: None

• fees: None

alZHeimer’s support netWorKDirector: Chuck Pollard660 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 21Naples, FL 34102-8133

phone: (239) 262 8388fax: (239) 262 2766e-mail: [email protected] site: www.napies.net/presents/Alzheimer

• purpose: The Alzheimer’s support network is an independent not for profit 501(C)3 corporation serving Collier County families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias.

• serViCes:

- Family Support Groups: over 16 support groups offered each month

- Several Educational Meetings offered each month

- Monthly Newsletter, 24 hour helpline, educational materials, wanderers, locator programs, and referrals

• fees: No charge for any services

Donation

Please fill out the form below, and fax it to 917.351.8723 or mail it to:ALWAYS Healthcare Organization, Inc.Attention: Donation: Charles Fleischer2430 Everglades Blvd NNaples, FL 34120

Enclosed is my tax-deductible contribution:$25 $50$100$250Other __________ (gifts of any amount will be put to use immediately)

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Thank you for your help! Your gift will be acknowledged through the mail.ALWAYS Healthcare Organization, Inc. is a registered organization.Donations are involved in covering cost for the directory. Donations will be greatly appreciated but are not necessary for the receipt of the directory

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