The One Charlotte Coordinated Entry System is a centralized process designed to streamline access to housing and support services for Charlotte County residents experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. This process ensures that each individual or family is assessed, prioritized, and connected to the most appropriate housing interventions based on their unique needs and circumstances.
How It Works:
The Coordinated Entry System follows a systematic approach:
1. Assessment: Residents in need complete a standardized assessment with a trained case manager, either in person or by phone at a participating Access Point.
2. Prioritization: Each assessment evaluates factors such as vulnerability, length of homelessness, and health needs to prioritize those in most urgent need.
3. Matching to Services: Based on priority and program availability, residents are referred to available housing solutions, such as emergency shelters, Rapid Re-Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, and other community resources.
Accessing Services:
To access services, Charlotte County residents can:
* Visit One Charlotte’s Coordinated Entry Access Points located throughout the county.
* Call our Coordinated Entry Hotline at 239-910-4716 to speak directly with a representative and receive guidance on the next steps.
Wendy Atkinson - Charlotte County Public Schools
Dr. Shelley Strickland - Charlotte Community Foundation
George Maggio - JFCS of the Suncoast
Lex Damm-Loring - Youth Action Board
Stephen R. Deutsch - Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners
Shelia Dixon - Lutheran Services Florida
J. Scott Eller - Community Assisted and Supported Living
Tina Figliuolo - The Homeless Coalition
Patrick Fuller - Charlotte County Emergency Management
Jocey Henderson - Charlotte County Veteran’s Services
Angela M. Hogan - Gulf Coast Partnership
Nancy Johnson – TEAM Punta Gorda
Courtney Kerry - Youth Action Board
Cristy King - Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice
Robin Lindecamp – CDBIA Board
Mike Mansfield - Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity
Angie Matthiessen - Charlotte County United Way
Kay Moshier McDivitt – Retired Homeless TA Expert
Karen McElhaney - Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies
Ashley Mitchell - DCF
Kurt Pentelecuc - Punta Gorda Housing Authority
Dr. Joseph Pepe - Florida Dept. of Health in Charlotte County
Sgt. Ronnie Pressley - Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office
Michael Raposa - St. Vincent de Paul CARES
Luella Richardson – US Department of Veteran Affairs
Suzanne Roberts - Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic
Joseph Sabatino - Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Sacred Heart Conference
Jason Saffels - Central Florida Behavioral Health Network
Victoria Scanlon - Charlotte Behavioral Health Care
Daphnie Toussaint - Youth Action Board
Carrie Walsh - Charlotte County Human Services
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