L.A. Ainger Middle School

Mental health is important at every stage of life. Addressing mental health needs in school is critically important because 1 in 5 children and youth have a diagnosable emotional, behavioral, or mental health disorder. Furthermore, 1 in 10 young people have a mental health challenge that is severe enough to impair how they function at home, school, or the community.

If you are a caregiver (parent, guardian, grandparent, etc.) of a student and in need of mental health resources, we encourage you to visit the links below. There are various resources available in Charlotte County and in the surrounding counties.

Inclusion on this list does not mean CCPS endorses or recommends these providers.

Organization	Services/Issues	Phone	Address
Charlotte Behavioral Health Care	Medication Management/ Therapy Services/ Case Management/ In-home Services Accepts Medicaid and most major plans/Offers sliding fee scale	(941) 639-8300	1700 Education Avenue Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Elite DNA	Medication Management/ Therapy Services/ In-home Services Accepts Medicaid and most major insurance plans	(941) 883-4518	3191 Harbor Blvd, Suite A & B Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)	Check with your employer to see if there is an EAP available
Life Coaching and Counseling Center	Christian Counseling/Life Coaching Accepts most major plans, including FL Healthy Kids/ Offers sliding fee scale	(941) 916-2222	18245 Paulson Drive Port Charlotte, FL 33954
Master's Counseling Services Pat Masters, LCSW	Therapy Services Accepts most major insurance plans/Will work with families who are w/out insurance	(941) 456-9151	4055 Tamiami Trail, Suite 20 Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Paradise Behavioral Health Dr. Mizyl Damayo	Medication Management/ Therapy Services Accepts Medicaid and most major plans	(941) 347-8341	201 W. Marion Ave, Suite 1209 Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Psych-Ed Counseling Services for Children and Families, Inc.	Therapy Services Accepts most major insurance plans/ Offers sliding fee scale	(941) 916-5291	207 Cross St. Suite 103 Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Southwest Florida Counseling Center	Therapy Services/ In home Services/ Groups for parents, teens, and children Accepts Medicaid and most major plans/ Offers sliding fee scale	(941) 249-4354	1777 Tamiami Trail, Suite 201 Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Southwest Florida Psychological Services Dr. Brian Olby	Therapy Services/ Academic Testing/ In home Services Accepts some insurance plans/ Offers discounted cash rates	(941) 204-0059	949 Tamiami Trail, Suite 203 Port Charlotte, FL 33953
Sunshine Family Counseling	Therapy Services Accepts Medicaid	(941) 467-5010	103 W. Marion Ave Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Inclusion on this list does not mean CCPS endorses or recommends these providers.

Organization	Services/Issues	Phone	Address
H.E.A.D.S.	Community-Based/ In home Services Medicaid only	(239) 689-4745
Coastal Behavioral Health Care	Medication Management/ Therapy Services/ Case Management/ Residential Substance Use Treatment Accepts Medicaid and most major plans/Offers sliding fee scale	(941) 492-4300	South County Resource Center 12497 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 4 North Port, FL 34287
Golisano/Lee Health Pediatric Behavioral Health	Medication Management/ Therapy Services Accepts Medicaid and most major insurance plans/ Offers sliding fee scale	(239) 343-6050	15901 Bass Rd, Suite 108 Fort Myers, FL 33908
Gulf Coast Counseling, Inc.	Therapy Services	(239) 473-3838	2960 S. McCall Rd, #105 Englewood, FL 34224
Lemon Bay Mental Wellness	Therapy Services Accepts some insurance plans	(941) 681-0616	1460 S. McCall Rd, Suite 1H Englewood, FL 34223
Revive Family Counseling	Therapy Services Accepts some insurance plans/ Offers sliding fee scale based on availability	(239) 329-9264	10471 6 Mile Cypress Pkwy Suite 4011 Fort Myers, FL 33966
Tri-County Counseling and Life Skills Center, Inc.	Therapy Services/Life Skills Coaching Accepts cash/credit payment only Offers sliding fee scale	(941) 876-3060	12543 Tamiami Trail North Port, FL 34287

Inclusion on this list does not mean CCPS endorses or recommends these providers.

Organization	Website	Phone	Address
Pacifica Care of Suncoast Dr. Denise Dutchak MD	Pacifica Care of Suncoast	(941) 499-8167	24451 Sandhill Boulevard, Unit B Punta Gorda, FL 33983
Elite DNA Dr. Bernardo De Jesus Arias Barbara Violette ARNP Amanda Dittmer ARNP	Elite DNA	(239) 223-2751	3191 Harbor Blvd, Suite A & B Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Paradise Behavioral Health Dr. Mizyl Damayo Dr. Reveiz Dan Banks PMHNP-BC Miguel Diaz PMHNP-BC Karen Muncy PMHNP-BC	Paradise Behavioral Health	(941) 347-8341	201 W. Marion Ave, Suite 1209 Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Charlotte Behavioral Health Care Dr. Katina Matthews Peta Bezek ARNP	Charlotte Behavioral Health Care	(941) 639-8300	Main Campus: 1700 Education Avenue Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Desoto Psychiatric Services	Desoto Psychiatric Services	(863) 703-5267	811 Mills Avenue Arcadia, FL 34266