Collier CARES (Community Application for Resources and Emergency Services) is a free, bilingual mobile and web application for the purpose of connecting people in need with critical resources and services available in Collier County, Florida.
Going beyond a search tool, users can connect to 24/7 hotlines through the “Crisis” category, favorite services for quick access, and receive mobile push notifications with critical County information.
Users can search for services based on 12 categories, including Education, Food, Benefits, Jobs, Crisis, Mental Health, Health/Wellness, Shelter/Housing, Transit, Legal and Substance Abuse, and More.
Schulze Family Foundation, the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, created the application to serve Collier County’s most vulnerable populations.
Collier CARES connects families immediately with relevant resources and services to meet their needs.