Counseling in Fort Myers, FL. Find the Right Therapist.

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Whether you're looking for a great spot to spend some vacation time, or looking to relocate your family, Fort Myers, Florida is an excellent option. When the weather's nice, and it usually is, take a tour of the Gulf Coast with J C Cruises. You can go for as little as an hour, or take your meals aboard ship and make a day of it. And younger children will particularly like the Imaginarium Hands On Museum and Aquarium. They'll be able to see alligators, stingrays and other marine wildlife and can even participate in feeding the swans. And children will love the new playgrounds at Lakes Regional Park. And even teenagers will like the Shell Factory, featuring animals and attractions like bumper boats. Everyone will be amazed at how beautiful Butterfly Estates is, with it's stately buildings and butterfly conservatorium. And check the schedule, there's usually a family friendly show at Fleamaster's Music Hall.¹ And for a really different experience, take the family out for dinner at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. The entertainment's appropriate for families, and the food is fantastic. In spring time, fathers will want to grab some peanuts and cracker jack and take the kids out to the ball park to watch the Red Sox play their spring training games. And make sure you check out one of the area's many bird aviaries, featuring an array of the area's winged friends. No matter how long you plan to stay, or what time of the year you come, you're going to find a lot to like in Fort Myers, Florida.

Mental Health in Fort Myers

SalusCare is a not-for-profit multi-campus chemical dependency clinic in Fort Myers. Financial assistance is available, and cost are adjusted based on household income.² SalusCare is able to offer such comprehensive services in multiple Fort Myers locations due to the merger of Lee Mental Health and the Southwest Florida Addictions Services merger. “Salus” means health, prosperity, and safety in Latin, and these are the primary goals SalusCare hopes to help each and every one of its patients achieve. Both adult and youth services are available. In addition to rehabilitation services, SalusCare has a medical detoxification facility in Fort Myers, overseen by physicians and medical professionals for those undergoing severe withdrawal. For more information, contact SalusCare at (239) 332-6937. For emergency services, call (239) 332-6937.

Those who suffer from grief often feel isolated or alone. Their mental and emotional well-being is at stake, and that can create other problems in daily life. Grief can even transition into clinical depression when unaddressed.³ Those grieving can feel as if they’ve become a burden on family and friends. Grief support groups can be a wonderful support during this time. The Southwest Florida Chapter of Compassionate Friends holds a grief support group on the third Wednesday of each month in Fort Myers.⁴ For more information, contact the chapter at (239) 690-7801.

Current Initiatives

The Lee County Homeless Coalition in Fort Myers is working tirelessly to unite the community to end homelessness.⁵ Volunteers form the backbone of the coalition, and it is always seeking new hearts and hands to assist with the Community Awareness and Education Task Force, the Demographics Task Force, the Prevention Task Force, and of course, the Fundraising Committee. For more information on the Lee County Homeless Coalition, call (239) 322-6600.

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References

1. Fleamasters Music Hall. (2017). Calendar. Retrieved from http://fmmusichall.com/calendar/
2. SalusCare. (2017). About Us. Retrieved from http://www.saluscareflorida.org/about-us/about/
3. Scientific American. (2017). Shades of Grief. Retrieved from http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/shades-of-grief/
4. Compassionate Friends. (2017). Find Support. Retrieved from http://www.compassionatefriends.org/Find_Support/Chapters/Chapter_Locator.aspx
5. Lee County Homeless Commission. (2017). The Lee County Homeless Coalition. Retrieved from http://leecountyhomelesscoalition.org/

Fort Myers is located in Lee County, Florida. It has a land area of 39.77 square miles and a water area of 9.19 square miles.  The population of Fort Myers is 74,013 people with 25,095 households and a median annual income of $39,039. .

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Counseling in this region can be difficult to afford for many people without insurance. Most people in Fort Myers are not able to commit to a weekly therapy session without proper budgeting. The good news is that counselors in Fort Myers may offer sliding scale fees or low cost options. Insurance may cover your sessions as well. Talk to your therapist to learn more. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Fort Myers public health department.