211 Helpline gives free, confidential information and referrals to anyone in need. This resource serves Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties.

Services include:

FloridaHousingSearch.org provides a way to find affordable housing online. It is free and easy to use. You can search for affordable housing around the state of Florida. Please visit website for more information.

The housing locator service allows people to locate available housing that best fits their needs.

Online:
http://www.floridahousingsearch.org/

Toll-free, Bilingual Call Center:
1.877.428.8844
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Call for more info.

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches provides residential care to children in need. It is for ages 8 through 18. Youth are cared for by "cottage parents" who helps them. Each child must be recommended by the local Sheriff. Please call 386.842.5501 or visit website for more information on Residential Care.

The Village Shelter is a cold emergency shelter. During weather emergencies they keep the doors open as a warm, safe place for those in need of shelter. They also offer hot meals, access to personal hygiene, and hot showers. Please call or visit website for more information.

Operation Homefront helps military families and veterans with housing.

Housing options include:

• Transitional Housing (Apartments)
• Permanent Homes for Veterans
• Transitional Homes for Veterans
• Transitional Housing (Villages)

Please call 1.877.264.3968, e-mail, or visit website for more information.

St. Lucie County Florida Online provides Veteran Services to veterans and their families. They offer counseling and help with applying for VA benefits.

Services include:

• Service Connected compensation
• Non-service connected pension
• Health care
• Education
• Home Loan guarantees
• Burial benefits
• Dependent/survivors benefits
• Lost military records/application to request DD214
• Property tax exemptions
• Transportation to your scheduled West Palm Beach VA Medical Center appointments

Please call or visit website for more information.

The Hope for Families Center helps homeless families in need. They offer shelter through a community program. You must complete a financial literacy course. A case manager will work with you to develop and maintain a family budget. Food and other essential supplies will be provided during your stay.

Services include:

• Food
• Hygiene essentials
• Career services – Resume building, interview practice, job placement
• Parenting courses
• Legal guidance for child support
• Domestic violence rights and empowerment

Please call or visit website for more information.

United Against Poverty offers Crisis Care & Housing Assistance. They partner with local agencies that can help those in need with daily needs such as food, housing, and women who are pregnant. Please call or visit website for more information.