# Collier CARES — Mobile Service Directory

> Collier County resource and emergency services directory with hotline access. (iPhone/iPad app by Naples Children Foundation Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collier-cares/id1537866888 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Naples Children Foundation Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537866890)
- Category: Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.56/5 from 9 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-03-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collier-cares/id1537866888/reviews.md

## What is Collier CARES?

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. 

In partnership with the Collier Community Foundation and the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, the Naples Children Foundation (NCF), 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. Providers list their services, including the location, hours of operation and key elements of their service. Users can search for services based on categories or keywords.

Users can search anonymously and enhance searchability by answering profile questions and setting their default search settings. Going beyond a search tool, users can connect to 24/7 hotlines through the “Emergency and Hotlines” category, favorite services for quick access, and receive mobile push notifications with critical County information.

Collier CARES Features:
- Connect with critical resources and services including afterschool programs, food pantries, shelter/housing support, job support, mental health services, legal aid, and more
- Call 24/7 hotlines helping with alcohol/drugs, behavioral/mental health, healthcare, domestic violence/sexual assault, homelessness, and veteran needs
- Find relevant services, including their hours of operation, contact information, locations, ages and groups served, and languages spoken
- Enable location services to view services near you
- Call or email services directly from the app

## Key features

- Connect with critical resources
- Access 24/7 hotlines
- Search services by category/keyword
- View service details (hours, location)
- Enable location-based search
- Receive push notifications
- Favorite services


## Frequently asked questions about Collier CARES

### What is Collier CARES?

Collier CARES is a free, bilingual mobile and web application designed to connect individuals in Collier County, Florida, with critical resources and emergency services. It acts as a directory for providers and offers direct access to hotlines.

### Is Collier CARES available on all devices?

Collier CARES is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. The application is designed for mobile use on Apple's iOS platform.

### How does Collier CARES help users find services?

Users can search for services by category or keyword, view detailed provider information including hours and location, and enable location services to find nearby options. The app also allows users to favorite services for quick access.

### Does Collier CARES offer emergency hotline access?

Yes, Collier CARES provides direct access to 24/7 hotlines for various needs, including alcohol/drug support, mental health, healthcare, domestic violence, homelessness, and veteran services.

### What kind of resources can be found on Collier CARES?

The app lists resources such as afterschool programs, food pantries, shelter and housing support, job assistance, mental health services, and legal aid. It aims to cover a wide range of essential community needs.

### Can I use Collier CARES anonymously?

Yes, users can search for services anonymously. Enhancing searchability is possible by answering optional profile questions and setting default search preferences.

### How often is Collier CARES updated?

The latest version of Collier CARES is 2.1, which was last updated on January 29, 2026. This indicates a commitment to maintaining and improving the application's functionality and resource listings.

### What is the age rating for Collier CARES?

Collier CARES has an age rating of 4+. This suggests that the content and features within the app are considered appropriate for users aged four and above.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2026-07-28

Storm Alert

### 2.1 — 2026-01-29

Improved user interface and updated categories.

### 2.0 — 2026-01-29

Improved the user interface and updated categories.

### 1.68 — 2024-01-02

Stability enhancements and UI improvements

### 1.67 — 2023-12-19

Stability enhancements and UI improvements

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