Miami-Dade Resources
Financial Assistance - Housing and Utilities
| Agency | Phone |
Address |
Details |
Community Action Agency (EFSA) |
Liberty City: |
Liberty City: |
Assists families in need of emergency assistance with rent, mortgage payments and utility bills. Also provides temporary shelter and food. Income restrictions apply. |
Catholic Charities: Emergency Prevention Services |
305-573-3333 305-358-4357 |
Call for information |
Offers Case Management, Rent/mortgage assistance for people facing eviction, Utility assistance to avoid disconnection, Food Vouchers (when available) and referrals. |
Jewish Community Services |
305-576-6550 |
Call or email info@jcsfl.org |
Emergency financial assistance for food and shelter for adults and families in crisis. Provided on a case-by-case and one-time-only basis. Available for people of all religions. |
Disabled Veterans National Foundation: Grants to Provide Stability Home Program |
202-737-0522 |
Call or email |
Grants for eligible veterans to prevent homelessness. Grants available up to $1000 to cover rent/mortgage payments and utility bills. Does not cover deposits. |
LIHEAP: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program |
Miami-Dade: |
Provides financial assistance for heating and cooling costs. Income Restrictions apply. |
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EHEAEP: Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program |
800-963-5337 |
Call for information |
Financial Assistance for utility bills available for people 60 or older. Must be experiencing an energy-related crisis. Income restrictions apply. |
FPL Care to Share Program |
Hialeah: |
Call for information |
Provides emergency assistance to FPL customers in a crisis situation. Must have a delinquent bill, final notice or disconnect notice. Must show proof of family crisis. Income Restrictions Apply. Priority given to Seniors, Families with children under 10, and people with disabilities. |
Miami Dade Housing and Urban Development |
786-469-4106 |
Section 8, HUD-VASH and Low-Income Housing. Income restrictions apply. |
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Housing Assistance Network of Dade |
877-994-4357 |
Call for information |
Temporary financial assistance to low-income persons who have received a court filed eviction notice in Miami. Income restrictions. |
Mortgage/Foreclosure Assistance
| Agency | Phone |
Address |
Details |
Community Action Agency (EFSA) |
Liberty City: |
Liberty City: |
Assists families in need of emergency assistance with rent and mortgage payment and utility bills. Income restrictions apply. |
Neighborhood Housing Services/Florida’s Hardest Hit |
305-751-5511 |
Assistance for homeowners including homebuyer preparation, foreclosure prevention, mortgage lending and real-estate services. Possible financial assistance with mortgage payments. |
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Disabled Veterans National Foundation: Grants to Provide Stability Home Program |
202-737-0522 |
Call or email |
Grants for eligible veterans to prevent homelessness. Grants available up to $1000 to cover rent/mortgage payments and utility bills. Does not cover deposits. |
Mortgage Help Center |
305-704-0444 |
Assistance with mortgages including budgeting and education. |
Employment Services |
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| Agency | Phone |
Address |
Details |
Jewish Community Services |
305-576-6550 |
Call for more info or email info@jcsfl.org |
Guidance in networking, resume preparation, interview techniques and job search. Also offers day labor training, employment services and short-term vocational training to those living in emergency or transitional housing. Available to people of all religions. |
South Florida Workforce |
305-594-7615 |
Job search and training opportunities. Several locations, please call for more info. |
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Disabled Veterans National Foundation: Employment Webinar |
202-737-0522 |
Call or email |
Webinar series to help veterans find a job they want and deserve. Open to all veterans including spouses and family members. |
Humana: Veterans Hiring Initiative |
None |
Online here |
Jobs available for Veterans and their spouses. Visit www.jobs.net/jobs/Humana-Veterans/ for job listings. |
Miami Vet Center |
305-718-3712 |
Employment Assessment, Counseling and Referrals. Must be a Combat Zone Veteran. |
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Chapman Partnership |
Inquiries: |
1550 N Miami Ave. |
Interview clothes, bus passes, tools and certification fees, help securing SS# and work permits, assistance with job search, education and training classes including GED classes and training in culinary arts, security and environmental services. |
Benefits Assistance
| Agency | Phone |
Address |
Details |
VA Benefits |
800-827-1000 |
Call for information |
Information, Directions and assistance with all types of VA Benefits. |
Social Security |
800-772-1213 |
Multiple Locations, call for more info or visit www.SSA.gov |
SSI, SSD, Retirement, Medicare, Survivors Benefits. |
VA Life Insurance Program |
800-419-1473 |
Call for information |
Service Members and Veterans Group Life Insurance program. |
TANF |
866-762-2237 |
Call for information |
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Designed to end dependency on government benefits by promoting job training, job preparation and work. |
WIC |
786-336-1300 |
Call for information |
Provides free nutrition services for women, infants and children. Services include healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, referrals for healthcare. |
Legal Services
| Agency | Phone |
Address |
Details |
Dade Legal Aid |
305-579-5733 |
123 NW 1st Ave. Call for walk-in hours and locations. |
Free legal services to low-income residents of Miami-Dade. Specializes in domestic violence, family law, guardianship, housing, bankruptcy, foreclosure, child advocacy and consumer rights. |
Catholic Charities Legal Services Inc. (Immigration Lawyers) |
305-373-1073 |
Free or affordable (depending on income and available resources) professional immigration services. |
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Legal Services of Greater Miami |
305-576-0080 |
Free civil legal services to eligible people. Representation for clients with problems relating to health care, education, disability benefits, family issues and employment. |
Health Services
| Agency | Phone |
Address |
Details |
Miami VA Healthcare System |
305-575-7000 |
Healthcare for Veterans. |
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Healthcare for Homeless Veterans |
305-541-5864 |
Healthcare for Homeless Veterans. |
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Camillus Health Concern Inc. |
305-557-4840 |
Medical, dental, podiatry, pediatric immunizations, eye/ear care and mental health services for the homeless and low-income. |
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Chapman Partnership |
Inquiries: |
1550 N Miami Ave. |
Medical Clinic, Mobile dental unit and Psychiatric clinic. |
Hialeah Dental Clinic |
305-694-5400 |
UF College of Dentistry off-campus clinic. Provides dental services to low-income children and adults. |
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Baptist Hospital of Miami |
786-596-1960 |
Provides free services to low-income and homeless persons. |
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Miami Beach Community Health Center |
305-538-8835 |
Primary care for the low-income uninsured. Hospital partnerships and referrals. |
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Hospice Care of Southeast Florida |
800-467-7423 |
Care for terminally ill patients, regardless of ability to pay. |
Counseling, Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
| Agency | Phone |
Address |
Details |
Community Action Agency: Individual and Family Counseling |
866-758-0025 |
Call for information |
Helps individuals and families cope with the stresses of daily living and crises such as: sexual abuse, traumas, substance abuse, job loss, depression and medical illness. |
Better Way of Miami |
305-634-3409 |
Inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation for the homeless of Miami. |
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St. Luke’s Center |
305-795-0077
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Provides inpatient and outpatient treatment for substance abuse. Possibility of transitional housing upon completion. Call or email StLukes@ccadm.org for more info. |
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Haitian Family Services |
305-759-3050 |
Prevention and education services in order to reduce and prevent child abuse, neglect, and family violence. |
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Adult Rehabilitation Program |
Miami: |
Residential Program consisting of spiritual, social and emotional assistance for men and women. Program lasts 6-months, and requires a full commitment. Includes a work-therapy program. |
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Jewish Community Services |
305-576-6550 |
Call for more info or email info@jcsfl.org |
Outpatient counseling for people with addictions. Therapy for individuals, couples or families. Available for people of all religions. |
Food Assistance
| Agency | Phone |
Address |
Details |
Community Action Agency (EFSA) |
Liberty City: |
Liberty City: |
Assists those in need of emergency assistance with temporary shelter and food. Income restrictions apply. |
Camillus House Day Center: Direct Care Ministries |
305-374-1065 |
Open Mon-Fri 8:30am – 4:30 pm. Meal Program offered 7 days a week, no requirements or ID needed. . |
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Food Stamps |
866-762-2237 |
Multiple Locations. Call or visit www.myflfamilies.com |
Apply Online at: www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/ |
Jewish Community Services |
305-576-6550 |
Call for more info or email info@jcsfl.org |
Emergency financial assistance for food and shelter for adults and families in crisis. Provided on a case-by-case and one-time-only basis. Available for people of all religions. |
WIC |
786-336-1300 |
Call for information |
Provides free nutrition services for women, infants and children. Services include healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, referrals for healthcare. |
Transportation Assistance
| Agency | Phone |
Address |
Details |
Camillus House Day Center: Direct Care Ministries |
305-374-1065 |
Open Mon-Fri 8:30am – 4:30 pm. Bus Tokens available. |
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Jewish Community Services |
305-576-6550 |
Call for more info or email info@jcsfl.org |
Short-term support through transportation subsidies. Also offers clothing allowance and food vouchers. |
Patriot Pass |
786-469-5028 |
Free transit for Veterans. Apply in person M-F 8am-4:30pm. Must provide proof of income (must be under $22,000 annually), valid FL ID, DD214 with honorable discharge. |
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Golden Passport |
786-469-5028 |
Free transit for Seniors 65+ or Social Security beneficiaries. Must provide proof of age or SS Benefits. |
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EASY Card |
786-469-5028 |
Discounted Fare for people with disabilities. Must have ID and form filled out by Licensed Physician. (Form is available for you online to print at: miamidade.gov/transit/people-with-disabilities.asp) |
Clothing, Furniture & Household Necessities
| Agency | Phone |
Address |
Details |
Camillus House Day Center: Direct Care Ministries |
305-374-1065 |
Open Mon-Fri 8:30am – 4:30 pm. Free showers and clean clothing exchange program. Small household and hygiene items. Other services include: Mail Service, phones, food, bus tokens, water, restrooms, ID cards/assistance with lost ID’s. |
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Jewish Community Services |
305-576-6550 |
Call for more info or email info@jcsfl.org |
Short-term support through clothing allowance. Also offers transportation subsidies and food vouchers. |
Chapman Partnership |
Inquiries: |
1550 N Miami Ave. |
Provides needed furniture, appliances and move-in supplies. Possible assistance with utility and security deposits. |
HOPE Homeless Events |
305-220-3467 |
Miami Beach Community Church: |
For event dates call or visit: http://hopeinmiamibeach.org/pages/events.asp Provides: breakfast, lunch, clothing, shoes, prescription eye glasses, hygiene products, nutritional products, haircuts, first aid, HIV testing, and much more |
Childcare
| Agency | Phone |
Address |
Details |
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc. |
Good Shepherd: |
Good Shepherd: |
Six child development centers provide year-round quality child development and social services to economically disadvantaged children and their families. Services include: infant care, toddler care, preschool and after school services. All centers work under the standards of The National Association for the Education of Young Children. |
Urban League |
305-696-4450 |
24/7 affordable childcare for children 0-5. Also year-round after school program, SAT preparation and computer programs to children in Liberty City. Also provides the Youth Crime Prevention Program aimed to deter youth from criminal involvement and teen pregnancy. |
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Chapman Partnership |
Inquiries: |
1550 N Miami Ave. |
Daycare for children 0-5, after school care, school uniforms, family dorms, Dwayne Wade basketball court and family resource center. |
Emergency/Transitional Housing
| Agency | Phone |
Address |
Details |
Community Action Agency (EFSA) |
Liberty City: |
Liberty City: |
Assists those in need of emergency assistance with temporary shelter and food. Income restrictions apply. |
New Life Shelter |
305-573-3333 |
Transitional housing for families; supportive services assist in achieving permanent housing. |
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Camillus House: |
305-374-1065 |
Emergency housing for adult males. Includes beds for patients who require bed rest for recovery. Up to 90 day stay. |
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Camillus House: |
305-374-1065 |
Call for information |
All locations require that residents pay 30% of their adjusted gross income as part of their client contribution. All locations are drug and alcohol free |
Salvation Army |
305-637-6700 |
Call for information |
Temporary and emergency housing. Locations have different requirements. Please call for more info and to apply. |
Douglas Gardens CMHC – Homeless Assistance Program |
305-531-5341 |
Provides transitional and permanent housing for homeless persons diagnosed with a mental illness. Must meet homelessness criteria. |
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Lotus House Shelter |
305-576-4780 |
Call or visit to complete an application. Homeless women only. Maternity/infant services, counseling, computer classes, tutoring. |
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A Women’s Place |
305-358-2063 |
Day Shelter for women and children. |
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Concept House |
305-751-6501 |
Transitional Shelter for men and women with mental health or substance abuse issues. Provides job training. |
Permanent Housing
| Agency | Phone |
Address |
Details |
Carrfour Supportive Housing |
305-371-8300 |
Affordable housing and self-sufficiency support for low-income or homeless families and individuals. |
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Camillus House: Permanent Housing |
305-374-1065 |
Call for information |
Affordable housing. Locations have different requirements and costs. Please call for more info. All locations are drug and alcohol free. |
Miami Dade Housing and Urban Development |
786-469-4106 |
Section 8, HUD-VASH and Low-Income Housing. Income restrictions apply. |
Veterans Services
| Agency | Phone |
Address |
Details |
Miami Dade Veterans Services Program |
305-270-2940 |
Assists veterans with claims to the VA. Can also assist children, widows and parents of veterans. |
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Disabled Veterans National Foundation |
202-737-0522 |
Call or email |
Offers many different Veterans programs including Housing Stability Grants, Financial Guidance, Employment Services, Scholarships and Wellness Programs. |
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes |
914-432-5400 |
Call for information |
For OEF/OIF Veteran with at least 30% disability. Emergency financial relief, Employment, Education, and TBI/PTSD services. Apply online at saluteheroes.org or call if an emergency. |
Miami Vet Center |
305-718-3712 |
Counseling for Veterans and their families, Outreach and Education Programs, Employment referral, Benefits assistance, Medical screenings. Must be a Combat Zone Veteran. |
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National Veterans Foundation |
888-777-4443 |
Call for information |
Crisis Management, Referrals, Food, Clothing, Transportation and Employment. |
Elderly Services
| Agency | Phone |
Address |
Details |
Catholic Charities: Congregate Meals |
305-751-5203 |
Multiple: |
Provides daily nutritious lunch social activities for eligible seniors living independently at home. Home delivered meals are available to those confined to their homes due to illness. |
JCS Care Connect |
305-576-6550 |
Call for more info or email info@jcsfl.org |
For older adults with physical or mental health issues, or for younger disabled adults. Personal care, daily living support, homemaker assistance and other services. |
Community Action Agency: Elderly Services |
305-514-6060 |
Care planning, home care, Meals for the elderly, Senior volunteer program, Senior Centers, Companion Program. |
Mail Services
| Agency | Phone |
Address |
Details |
Camillus House Day Center: Direct Care Ministries |
305-374-1065 |
Open Mon-Fri 8:30am – 4:30 pm. Free mail services (may send and receive mail). Free local phone calls and long distance calls with approval. |
Hygiene
| Agency | Phone |
Address |
Details |
Camillus House Day Center: Direct Care Ministries |
305-374-1065 |
Open Mon-Fri 8:30am – 4:30 pm. Free, hot showers, exchange of clean clothing, provides hygiene items (such as soap, toothpaste, combs. |
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