Public Safety
Protecting Our Community, Together
Safe Streets, Safe Families, Stronger Charlotte County
Public safety is a top priority in Charlotte County. From law enforcement and fire rescue to emergency preparedness, local agencies work around the clock to keep our community safe and strong.
Mobile Crisis 24/7 Crisis Lines
- IRIS Mobile Response Team
A collaboration between law enforcement and mental health professionals for on-scene mental health support: call (941) 639‑0013 or dial 9‑1‑1 (https://www.cbhcfl.org/crisis-services-csu/) - Mobile Crisis Hotline (via NAMI & CPE)
24/7 crisis support; call 1‑844‑395‑4432 or text “NAMI” to 741741 progressandexcellence.com+2namilee.org+2namilee.org+2.
National & Statewide Hotlines
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support available by call, text, or online chat 24/7 (https://988lifeline.org/) - Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 for immediate support (https://www.crisistextline.org/) - Veterans Crisis Line
Access via 988 then press 1, or text 838255 (https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - National Disaster Distress Helpline
Call or text 1‑800‑985‑5990 for support during or after a natural disaster (floridahealth.gov) - National Domestic Violence, Child Abuse & Sexual Assault Hotlines
- Domestic Violence: 1‑800‑799‑7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522 (floridahealth.gov)
- Child Abuse: 1‑800‑422‑4453 (floridahealth.gov)
- Sexual Assault: 1‑800‑656‑HOPE