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Local resources
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Florida 211
Statewide referral support for food, housing, utilities, mental health and disaster help
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Miami-Dade Homeless Helpline
Homeless helpline, shelter routing, shower/mail referrals, youth option
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Chapman Partnership
Emergency housing, meals, case management, health and supportive services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Broward Partnership
Emergency shelter, meals, showers, case management and housing support
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida
Shelter, meals, case management, showers and laundry
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Florida 211
Statewide referral support for food, housing, utilities, mental health and disaster help
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Feeding Florida Food Bank Network
Statewide food bank finder and network of Feeding America food banks
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Feeding South Florida
Food agency finder and partner food distributions
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
Food finder, partner pantry referrals, mobile distributions
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Feeding Tampa Bay
Find food distributions, food pantry partners and market appointments
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Camillus House Day Center
Day services, showers, mail and homeless assistance routing
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Miami Rescue Mission
Showers, shelter, meals and recovery services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Broward Partnership
Emergency shelter, meals, showers, case management and housing support
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida
Shelter, meals, case management, showers and laundry
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Chapman Partnership
Emergency housing, meals, case management, health and supportive services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida
Shelter, meals, case management, showers and laundry
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Broward Partnership
Emergency shelter, meals, showers, case management and housing support
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Chapman Partnership
Emergency housing, meals, case management, health and supportive services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Camillus House Day Center
Day services, showers, mail and homeless assistance routing
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Miami Rescue Mission
Showers, shelter, meals and recovery services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
IDignity
Free help obtaining Florida IDs, Social Security cards and vital records
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Pinellas County Low / No-Fee ID Cards
County explanation of no-fee ID eligibility, including homelessness certification
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
SchoolHouse Connection Florida Youth ID Guide
Instructions for free birth certificates, IDs and driver's licenses
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Miami-Dade Homeless Helpline
Homeless helpline, shelter routing, shower/mail referrals, youth option
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
FloridaLawHelp.org
Legal-aid directory, self-help resources and referral information
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
FloridaLawHelp.org
Legal-aid directory, self-help resources and referral information
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Florida Courts Legal Aid Information
Legal aid information and self-help resources
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Legal Services of Greater Miami
Civil legal aid including housing, benefits and consumer issues
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Bay Area Legal Services
Civil legal aid, housing and family safety support
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
Legal advice helpline and civil legal aid
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Florida 988
Florida DCF Substance Abuse and Mental Health
State mental health and substance-use system information and resources
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Florida Association of Managing Entities
Regional managing-entity information for state-funded behavioral health care
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Thriving Mind South Florida
Provider network, mobile response and behavioral health access
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Florida 211
Statewide referral support for food, housing, utilities, mental health and disaster help
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Florida 988
Florida DCF Substance Abuse and Mental Health
State mental health and substance-use system information and resources
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Florida Association of Managing Entities
Regional managing-entity information for state-funded behavioral health care
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov
Treatment locator and national helpline
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Florida 211
Statewide referral support for food, housing, utilities, mental health and disaster help
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
VA homeless program routing, emergency support and referrals
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
Benefits navigation, claims assistance and veteran resources
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs Locations
Find FDVA offices and service locations
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Operation Sacred Trust
SSVF, housing stability, benefits and supportive services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Bay Pines VA Homeless Veteran Care
VA homeless veteran care and program referrals
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Covenant House Florida
Shelter, housing and supportive services for youth
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services
Emergency youth shelter and family crisis services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Youth Crisis Center
Runaway/homeless youth shelter, counseling and family support
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Homeless Services Network of Central Florida Youth Access
Youth homelessness access points and coordinated assistance
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Vita Nova
Housing, drop-in, employment and supportive services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Chapman Partnership
Emergency housing, meals, case management, health and supportive services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Lotus House Women's Shelter
Shelter, meals, showers, supportive services, health and child/family support
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida
Shelter, meals, case management, showers and laundry
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Metropolitan Ministries
Family shelter, food assistance, prevention and supportive services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Broward Partnership
Emergency shelter, meals, showers, case management and housing support
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Florida 211
Statewide referral support for food, housing, utilities, mental health and disaster help
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
City of Miami Cooling Centers
Cooling center information and heat-safety resources
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Miami-Dade Cooling Sites
Cooling sites and extreme-heat preparedness
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Orange County Temporary Warming Centers
Temporary warming centers during cold weather
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Miami-Dade Homeless Helpline
Homeless helpline, shelter routing, shower/mail referrals, youth option
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
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