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.

Help us continue to provide services and resources to victims and survivors in Charlotte County.

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Become a sponsor for the 2025 C.A.R.E. Ball

We absolutely cannot provide our services without your help. All funds raised stay right here in Charlotte County. With your sponsorship, our community can continue to count on the lifesaving services C.A.R.E. provides. The deadline for sponsorship is January 10, 2025. Click the buttons below to download our Sponsorship Opportunities Guide or to sign-on as a sponsor.

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