Resources for Veterans in Miami

 

Miami-Dade Resources


 


Financial Assistance - Housing and Utilities

Agency

Phone

Address

Details

       

Community Action Agency (EFSA)

Liberty City:
305-756-2830
Goulds:
305-233-2121
Accion:
305-547-4892

Liberty City:
6100 NW 7th Ave
Goulds:
21300 SW 122nd Ave.
Accion:
858 W. Flagler St.

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
M-F 8:30am-5:00pm

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 
info@dvnf.org

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:
786-469-4640
Public Inquiries:
850-717-8450

6100 NW 7th Ave,
Suite A, Miami, FL, 33127

Provides financial assistance for heating and cooling costs.  Income Restrictions apply.

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:
305-884-4801
Overtown:
305-5792820
Homestead:
305-247-2068
Opa Locka:
305-623-6500

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

701 NW 1st Ct.
16th Floor
Miami, FL, 33136

Section 8, HUD-VASH and Low-Income Housing.  Income restrictions apply.

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:
305-756-2830
Goulds:
305-233-2121
Accion:
305-547-4892

Liberty City:
6100 NW 7th Ave
Goulds:
21300 SW 122nd Ave.
Accion:
858 W. Flagler St.

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

300 NW 12th Ave.
Miami, FL 33128

Assistance for homeowners including homebuyer preparation, foreclosure prevention, mortgage lending and real-estate services.  Possible financial assistance with mortgage payments.

Disabled Veterans National Foundation:  Grants to Provide Stability Home Program

202-737-0522

Call or email 
info@dvnf.org

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

2671 NW 28th St.
Miami, FL, 33142

Assistance with mortgages including budgeting and education.

Employment Services

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

7300 Corporate Center Dr., #500
Miami, FL, 33126

Job search and training opportunities.  Several locations, please call for more info.

Disabled Veterans National Foundation:  Employment Webinar

202-737-0522

Call or email 
info@dvnf.org

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

8280 NW 27th St.
Suite 511
Miami, FL, 33122

Employment Assessment, Counseling and Referrals.  Must be a Combat Zone Veteran.

Chapman Partnership

Inquiries:
305-329-3000
Homeless Help Line:
877-994-4357

1550 N Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33136

-OR-
28205 SW 124th Ct.
Homestead, FL 33033

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.
Miami, FL 33128

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

25 SE 2nd Ave.
Suite 220
Miami, FL 33131

Free or affordable (depending on income and available resources) professional immigration services.

Legal Services of Greater Miami

305-576-0080

3000 Biscayne Blvd.
Suite 500
Miami, FL 33137

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

1201 NW 16th St.
Miami, FL 33125

Healthcare for Veterans.

Healthcare for Homeless Veterans

305-541-5864

1492 Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33135

Healthcare for Homeless Veterans.

Camillus Health Concern Inc.

305-557-4840

336 NW 5th St.
Miami, FL 33128

Medical, dental, podiatry, pediatric immunizations, eye/ear care and mental health services for the homeless and low-income. 

Chapman Partnership

Inquiries:
305-329-3000
Homeless Help Line:
877-994-4357

1550 N Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33136

-OR-
28205 SW 124th Ct.
Homestead, FL 33033

Medical Clinic, Mobile dental unit and Psychiatric clinic.

Hialeah Dental Clinic

305-694-5400

750 East 25th St.,
Hialeah, FL 33013

UF College of Dentistry off-campus clinic.  Provides dental services to low-income children and adults.

Baptist Hospital of Miami

786-596-1960

8900 N Kendall Dr.
Miami, FL 33176

Provides free services to low-income and homeless persons. 

Miami Beach Community Health Center

305-538-8835

710 Alton Rd,
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Primary care for the low-income uninsured.  Hospital partnerships and referrals.

Hospice Care of Southeast Florida

800-467-7423

309 SE 18th St.,
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316

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

800 NW 28th St
Miami, FL, 33127

Inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation for the homeless of Miami. 

St. Luke’s Center

305-795-0077

 

7707 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL, 33150

Provides inpatient and outpatient treatment for substance abuse.  Possibility of transitional housing upon completion.  Call or email StLukes@ccadm.org for more info. 

Haitian Family Services

305-759-3050

9990 NE 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL, 33138

Prevention and education services in order to reduce and prevent child abuse, neglect, and family violence.

Adult Rehabilitation Program
(Salvation Army)

Miami:
305-573-4200
Intake Hotline:
1-800-728-7825

2236 NW Miami Ct.
Miami, FL, 33127

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. 

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:
305-756-2830
Goulds:
305-233-2121
Accion:
305-547-4892

Liberty City:
6100 NW 7th Ave
Goulds:
21300 SW 122nd Ave.
Accion:
858 W. Flagler St.

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

1603 NW 7th Ave.
Miami, FL, 33136

Open Mon-Fri 8:30am – 4:30 pm.  Meal Program offered 7 days a week, no requirements or ID needed.  .

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

1603 NW 7th Ave.
Miami, FL, 33136

Open Mon-Fri 8:30am – 4:30 pm.  Bus Tokens available. 

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

111 NW 1st St.
2nd Level

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.

Golden Passport

786-469-5028

111 NW 1st St.
2nd Level

Free transit for Seniors 65+ or Social Security beneficiaries.  Must provide proof of age or SS Benefits. 

EASY Card

786-469-5028

111 NW 1st St.
2nd Level

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

1603 NW 7th Ave.
Miami, FL, 33136

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.

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:
305-329-3000
Homeless Help Line:
877-994-4357

1550 N Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33136

-OR-
28205 SW 124th Ct.
Homestead, FL 33033

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:
1620 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139

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:
305-235-1756
Notre Dame:
305-751-6778
Holy Redeemer:
305-836-4971
South Dade:
305-245-0979
Sagrada Familia:
305-324-5424
Centro Hispanico Catolico:
305-573-9093

Good Shepherd:
18601 SW 97th Ave.
Notre Dame:
130 NE 62nd St.
Holy Redeemer:
1325 NW 71st St.
South Dade:
28520 SW 148th Ave.
Sagrada Familia:
970 SW 1st St.
Centro Hispanico Catolico:
125 NW 25th St.

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

8500 NW 25th Ave.
Miami, FL 33147

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.

Chapman Partnership

Inquiries:
305-329-3000
Homeless Help Line:
877-994-4357

1550 N Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33136

-OR-
28205 SW 124th Ct.
Homestead, FL 33033

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:
305-756-2830
Goulds:
305-233-2121
Accion:
305-547-4892

Liberty City:
6100 NW 7th Ave
Goulds:
21300 SW 122nd Ave.
Accion:
858 W. Flagler St.

Assists those in need of emergency assistance with temporary shelter and food.  Income restrictions apply.

New Life Shelter

305-573-3333

3620 NW 1st Ave.,
Miami, FL, 33127

Transitional housing for families; supportive services assist in achieving permanent housing.

Camillus House:
Emergency Shelters

305-374-1065

1603 NW 7th Ave
-OR-
2735 NW 10th Ave

Emergency housing for adult males.  Includes beds for patients who require bed rest for recovery.  Up to 90 day stay.

Camillus House:
Transitional Housing

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

1680 Meridian Ave.
Suite 501
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Provides transitional and permanent housing for homeless persons diagnosed with a mental illness.  Must meet homelessness criteria.

Lotus House Shelter

305-576-4780

217 NW 15th St.
Miami, FL 33136

Call or visit to complete an application.  Homeless women only.  Maternity/infant services, counseling, computer classes, tutoring.

A Women’s Place

305-358-2063

235 NE 17th St.
Miami, FL 33132

Day Shelter for women and children.

Concept House

305-751-6501

162 NE 49th St.
Miami, FL 33137

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

1398 SW 1st St., #1201
Miami, FL 33135

Affordable housing and self-sufficiency support for low-income or homeless families and individuals. 

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

701 NW 1st Ct.
16th Floor
Miami, FL 33136

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

11025 SW 84th St.
Bldg. 2
Miami, FL 33173

Assists veterans with claims to the VA.  Can also assist children, widows and parents of veterans.

Disabled Veterans National Foundation

202-737-0522

Call or email 
info@dvnf.org

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

8280 NW 27th St.
Suite 511
Miami, FL 33122

Counseling for Veterans and their families, Outreach and Education Programs, Employment referral, Benefits assistance, Medical screenings.  Must be a Combat Zone Veteran.

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:
9900 NE 2nd Ave
2800 NW 18th Ave.
118 NE 2nd St.

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

2525 NW 62nd St.
4th Floor
Miami, FL 33147

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

1603 NW 7th Ave.
Miami, FL 33136

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

1603 NW 7th Ave.
Miami, FL 33136

Open Mon-Fri 8:30am – 4:30 pm.  Free, hot showers, exchange of clean clothing, provides hygiene items (such as soap, toothpaste, combs.