
Helpful Resources in Highlands County
The Law Office of the Public Defender has compiled these resources to serve as general information. We do not guarantee that any service on this page is current or up to date. This list does not indicate an endorsement of any kind, and it does not represent all available community resources. Moreover, inclusion on this list does not indicate any type of relationship of any kind between the Public Defender and the service provider. Please contact the service provider directly to learn more about available services before traveling to any location. Where possible, clicking on the provider’s title below will link to their website. Certain resources listed on the pages for Polk and Hardee may also serve Highlands.
Hotlines
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 9-8-8
Mental Health Hotline: Peace River has a 24-hour crisis line (863) 519-3744; Text “Talk” to (863) 204-3443 to text hotline instead of calling.
Shelter & Emergency Housing Needs: Dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898211
Florida Abuse Hotline: 1-800-962-2873
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-500-1119
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
Local Shelters & Housing Assistance
Shelter & Emergency Housing Needs: Dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898211
Heartland Coalition for the Homeless, 752 U.S. Highway 27 North, Avon Park, FL 33825, (863) 435-8901
Transportation
Heartland Rides, 1-888-332-1444
Mental Health Services
Peace River Center, 3201 Medical Way, Unit 104, Sebring, FL 33870, (863) 248-3311
Best Behavioral Solutions, 326 N Ridgewood Dr. Suite C, Sebring, FL 33870, (786) 332-6632, learnmore@bbs.center
Hope Road Counseling, 1570 Lakeview Dr. Unit 106, Sebring, FL 33870, (863) 633-4673
Florida Psychiatric Associates, 2821 Alternate US 27 South, Sebring, FL 33870, (863) 382-3914
Tri-County Human Services Rasuw Center for Women (Serves Polk, Highlands and Hardee County), 2725 Hwy. 60 East, Bartow, FL 33830, (863) 533-5860
Substance Abuse Services
Banyan Treatment Center, 1062 Lake Sebring Dr, Sebring, FL 33870, (863) 277-6238
The Florida Center for Addictions and Dual Disorders, 100 West College Drive, Bldg. “A”, Avon Park, FL 33825, (863) 452-3858
Tri-County Human Services Highlands County Outpatient Clinic, 100 W College Dr, Bldg. E, Avon Park, FL 33825, (863) 452-0106
Tri-County Human Services Rasuw Center for Women (Serves Polk, Highlands and Hardee County), 2725 Hwy. 60 East, Bartow, FL 33830, (863) 533-5860
Tri-County Human Services, DETOX Unit, 2725 Highway 60 E, Bartow, FL 33830, (863) 533-4139
Health Services
Florida Department of Health (Highlands County), 7205 South George Blvd., Sebring, FL 33875 and other locations, (863) 386-6040
Samaritan’ Touch Care Center, 2306 Hope Circle, Sebring, FL 33870, (863) 471-1870
Central Florida Health Care Inc., 950 County Road 17A W, Avon Park, FL 33825, (866) 234-8534
Financial Resources
MyACCESS (can apply for Medicaid, SNAP, Temporary Cash Assistance or Optional State Supplementation), (850) 300-4323
Consumer Credit Counseling (800) 720-9537
Florida Department of Revenue (Child Support Program) (800) 622-5437
Supplemental Food Assistance
MyACCESS (can apply for Medicaid, SNAP, Temporary Cash Assistance or Optional State Supplementation), (850) 300-4323
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), (863) 386-6040
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-500-1119
Peace River Center Domestic Violence Hotline & Shelter, (863) 386-1167
Peace River Center Sexual Assault Helpline,(863) 413-2707
Civil Legal Assistance
Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society, 550 E Davidson St., Bartow, FL 33830, (863) 519-5663, intake@hofla.org
Florida Rural Legal Services, 1321 E. Memorial Blvd, Unit 101, Lakeland, FL 33801, (863) 688-7376
American Bar Association Free Legal Answers (Quick, free online civil legal help)
Pregnancy & New Mom Support
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), (863) 386-6040
Florida Department of Health Family Health Line, 1-800-451-BABY (2229)
Florida Department of Health Highlands County Women’s Health, 7205 South George Blvd., Sebring, FL 33875, (863) 386-6040
Choices Family Resource Center in Sebring, 1119 U.S. Hwy 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870, (863) 767-0307
Disability Assistance
Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 1-866-273-2273
Veterans
Highlands County Veteran Services Office, 7209 S. George Blvd, Sebring, FL 33875, (863) 402-6623
Sebring VA Clinic, 5901 US Highway 27 South, Sebring, FL 33875, (863) 471-6227
Veterans Administration Health Benefits, (800) 698-2411
Re-Entry
Tri-County Human Services STARR (substance treatment advocacy recovery and re-entry), (863) 709-9392
Tri-County Human Services Helping HANDS/HATCH (focuses on inmates with two or more arrests in the past 12 months AND are also receiving psychotropic medications while in jail. Participation is voluntary), (863) 640-0585
The Transition House Inc., 550 N Restwood Ave, Bartow, FL 33830, (863) 733-4181
Salvation Army of Highlands County, 3135 Kenilworth Boulevard, Sebring, FL 33870, (863) 385-7548