The Center for Abuse & Rape Emergencies, Inc

Providing hope, help, and healing to Charlotte County

We’re in the process of creating a new website to serve our community even better. In the meantime, below are some resources available to assist you.

  • C.A.R.E.’s 24-hour Crisis Hotline: 
    941-627-6000
  • C.A.R.E.’s Sexual Assault Helpline: 
    941-637-0404
  • C.A.R.E.’s Englewood Area Line: 
    941-475-6465
  • C.A.R.E.’s Text Helpline: 
    941-499-8534
  • Florida Relay:
    Dial 7-1-1
  • VOICE/TDD/TTY:
    Dial 941-627-6000
  • Florida Domestic Violence Hotline: 
    1-800-500-1119
  • Florida Sexual Violence Hotline:
    1-888-956-RAPE (7273)

Additional Resources

C.A.R.E. Inc. is pleased to provide or facilitate accommodations, including American Sign Language interpreters, assistive listening devices, and alternative formats of printed materials, upon request from persons who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or are living with disabilities.

Please request appropriate assistance from any of our staff.