Community Resources

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

Services: Food Finder for nearby pantries and meal sites; food assistance navigation across Orange and surrounding Central Florida counties.
Phone: 407-295-1066
Location: 411 Mercy Drive, Orlando, FL 32805
Eligibility: Use the online Food Finder by ZIP code; pantry rules vary by partner location.
Good to know: Call ahead because pantry hours and availability can change. Weekend/after-hours help: dial 211.
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Christian Service Center for the Homeless

Services: Food pantry, free Daily Bread meals, clothing assistance, short-term financial help, and homelessness prevention/day services.
Phone: 407-425-2523
Location: 808 W. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32805
Eligibility: Assistance depends on program requirements and available resources.
Good to know: Family & Emergency Services generally operates weekdays; Daily Bread serves free meals on scheduled days. Confirm before visiting.
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United Against Poverty Orlando

Services: Emergency food assistance, reduced-cost Member Share Grocery Program, crisis navigation, case management, and employment programs.
Phone: 407-650-0774
Location: 150 W. Michigan St., Orlando, FL 32806
Eligibility: Member Share Grocery Program is for qualifying households at or below 200% of the federal poverty level; membership is free for those who qualify.
Good to know: Emergency food assistance includes screening for benefits such as SNAP and access to food support.
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One Heart for Women and Children

Services: Food pantry, mobile food distributions, baby and household essentials, and community resource support.
Email: info@helponeheart.org
Location: 2040 N. Rio Grande Ave., Orlando, FL 32804
Eligibility: Pantry service is by appointment; new clients may sign up during posted intake hours.
Good to know: Food and essential-item availability varies. Contact the organization before visiting.
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Heart of Florida United Way 211

Services: Referral to rent, utility, food, healthcare, financial, transportation, employment, and other assistance programs.
Phone: Dial 211 • Text ZIP code to 898-211
Location: Serves Central Florida by phone, text, and online chat.
Eligibility: Open to people seeking community-resource information; individual program eligibility varies.
Good to know: A strong first call when funding at one agency is exhausted because 211 can identify alternate programs.
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Orange County Community Action – LIHEAP

Services: Help with eligible household electricity/gas costs, including crisis assistance to prevent disconnection or restore service.
Phone: 407-836-7429
Location: 2100 E. Michigan St., Orlando, FL 32806
Eligibility: Income and residency requirements apply; documentation is required. Assistance depends on funding availability.
Good to know: Apply through Orange County's LIHEAP portal. Call the hotline for current requirements.
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Catholic Charities of Central Florida – Family Stability Program

Services: Homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing, emergency rent/utility assistance, and case management.
Phone: 407-658-1818
Location: 1819 N. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32807
Eligibility: Eligibility varies by funding source. The current program page lists household-income and rent-status requirements.
Good to know: Submitting an intake form does not guarantee assistance. Funding amounts and availability can change.
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Christian Service Center – Family & Emergency Services

Services: Short-term crisis assistance that may include rent, utilities, food, clothing, housing support, and referrals.
Phone: 407-425-2523
Location: 808 W. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32805
Eligibility: Based on verified need, program criteria, and available funds.
Good to know: Contact the center before visiting to confirm required documents and current availability.
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United Against Poverty – Crisis Stabilization / Crisis Navigation

Services: One-on-one crisis assessment, customized action planning, community-resource referrals, and emergency support.
Phone: 407-650-0774 (ask for a Crisis Navigator)
Location: 150 W. Michigan St., Orlando, FL 32806
Eligibility: Intake/case-management process applies.
Good to know: Useful for people facing multiple financial or stability barriers at the same time.
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Orange County Crisis Assistance Program

Services: One-time rent, mortgage, electric, gas or water assistance and budget counseling.
Contact: 407-836-6500
Location / access: Orange County residents established for at least 90 days.
Good to know: Recent unforeseen financial crisis and ability to maintain payments afterward required. Call for appointment screening; funding is limited.
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Orange County Eviction Prevention in the Community

Services: Financial assistance and case management to help prevent eviction or foreclosure.
Contact: 407-836-6514 message line
Location / access: Orange County families with minor children.
Good to know: Two or more months behind or court-filed eviction/foreclosure; employment and sustainable future income required. Leave name, phone and court case number if applicable.
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The Sharing Center Family Support

Services: Rent or mortgage assistance, basic necessities and support toward household stability.
Contact: 407-260-9155
Location / access: 600 N. Highway 17-92, Suite 130, Longwood, FL 32750; Seminole County.
Good to know: Contact Family Support for current screening, documentation and available funding.
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HOPE Helps Resource Center

Services: Case management, food support, financial literacy and resource navigation.
Contact: 321-765-4984; resources@hopehelps.org
Location / access: Seminole County residents.
Good to know: As checked October 9, 2026, the financial-assistance page says new financial requests are not being accepted. Other services remain listed. Call 211 for alternate funding.
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Osceola County Housing and Community Services

Services: Housing stabilization programs may assist with arrears or deposits to prevent homelessness.
Contact: 407-742-8414; rentalhelp@osceola.org
Location / access: Osceola County; program-specific income and housing requirements.
Good to know: Ask which program is accepting applications. Prior announcements do not confirm current openings; limited funding and eligibility rules apply.
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Hope Partnership Housing Stability Assistance

Services: Hotel to Home, homelessness prevention, family reunification and help obtaining Florida identification.
Contact: 321-677-0245
Location / access: Osceola County; use the online Need Help inquiry.
Good to know: Hotel to Home and prevention require six months of county residency, qualifying income and documented crisis. Requests are capped monthly; an unavailable inquiry page may mean the monthly cap is reached.
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Florida DCF Temporary Cash Assistance

Services: Cash benefits for qualifying families with children and certain pregnant applicants.
Contact: Apply through MyACCESS online
Location / access: Florida residents; income, asset and other eligibility rules apply.
Good to know: This is a benefits application, not immediate emergency rent payment. Submit requested verification and track the application online.
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Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida

Services: Low-barrier shelter, meals, hygiene items, case management, housing placement, diversion, showers, laundry, and clothing support.
Phone: Intake: 407-652-5310 • Main: 407-652-5300
Location: 18 N. Terry Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
Eligibility: Complete an intake assessment for shelter/housing services.
Good to know: Call the Intake Center before arrival to confirm current intake hours and bed availability.
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Orlando Union Rescue Mission

Services: Emergency services for people experiencing homelessness plus food, shelter, clothing, recovery programming, housing support, and job training.
Phone: 407-422-4855
Location: Administration: 1521 W. Washington St., Orlando, FL 32805
Eligibility: Program requirements vary by service and residential program.
Good to know: Call first for current intake instructions, bed availability, and the correct campus.
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Harbor House of Central Florida

Services: Confidential domestic-violence hotline, emergency shelter/safety planning, advocacy, justice support, and survivor services.
Phone: 24-hour hotline: 407-886-2856
Location: Orlando-area confidential shelter; administrative mailing information is provided on the official site.
Eligibility: For people experiencing domestic abuse or seeking help for someone in an abusive relationship.
Good to know: If immediate danger exists, call 911. Harbor House can help with safe-exit planning and shelter options.
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Catholic Charities of Central Florida – Housing & Homelessness Prevention

Services: Housing counseling, homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing, case management, and affordable-housing resources.
Phone: 407-658-1818
Location: 1819 N. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32807
Eligibility: Eligibility varies by program; housing counseling is available by appointment.
Good to know: HUD-certified housing counselors can assist renters and prospective/current homeowners with housing goals and financial management.
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Homeless Services Network Coordinated Entry

Services: Housing assessment through regional Hubs and Access Points for people experiencing homelessness.
Contact: Call 211; veterans: 407-743-5117 or veteran@hsncfl.org
Location / access: Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.
Good to know: Use the current Find Help directory for the appropriate access site. Assessment does not guarantee a shelter bed or immediate housing; waiting lists and eligibility apply.
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Covenant House Florida Orlando

Services: Free youth resource center, street outreach, case management and transitional housing through scattered-site apartments.
Contact: 407-482-0404
Location / access: Youth ages 18 to 24 experiencing homelessness or unstable housing.
Good to know: Resource center listed at 711 N. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, FL 32803. Call to confirm intake and housing availability; drop-in services do not guarantee an overnight bed.
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The Sharing Center The Oasis

Services: Day services including showers, laundry, mail, internet access and housing guidance.
Contact: 407-260-9155
Location / access: 600 N. Highway 17-92, Suite 130, Longwood, FL 32750.
Good to know: Day respite services, not overnight shelter. HSN lists a coordinated-entry access point on Wednesdays by appointment; confirm before traveling.
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Rescue Outreach Mission Housing Access Point

Services: Connection with a housing triage specialist through the regional coordinated-entry system.
Contact: Call 211 for referral and current site information
Location / access: 1701 W. 13th St., Sanford, FL 32771.
Good to know: HSN lists weekday access hours. Check its live directory before visiting and ask about shelter intake separately; housing assessment is not a bed reservation.
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Orlando Housing Authority

Services: Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance programs.
Contact: 407-895-3300
Location / access: 390 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando, FL 32803.
Good to know: Check the official waiting-list and application pages. Long-term subsidized housing is not an immediate shelter option; lists may be closed.
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Christian Service Center – Clothing Assistance

Services: Clothing assistance/vouchers as part of Family & Emergency Services; also provides food and financial crisis support.
Phone: 407-425-2523
Location: 808 W. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32805
Eligibility: Availability and eligibility vary.
Good to know: Call ahead for current clothing-assistance procedures and hours.
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The Mustard Seed of Central Florida – Clothing Program

Services: Clothing, shoes, undergarments, accessories, backpacks/handbags, and affordable Seed Boutique shopping.
Phone: 407-875-2040
Location: 12 Mustard Seed Lane, Orlando, FL 32810
Eligibility: The formal Clothing Program requires a qualifying referral or prior furniture-service connection; identification/documentation is required. Small program fees apply.
Good to know: The Seed Boutique is open to the public; formal program packages have specific eligibility and document requirements.
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Dress for Success Greater Orlando

Services: Professional/interview clothing, career-center support, confidence building, and workplace-readiness assistance.
Phone: Client appointments: 407-210-7705
Location: 9401 W. Colonial Dr., Ocoee, FL 34761 (West Oaks Mall / CareerSource offices)
Eligibility: Appointment only; clients generally access services through a referral agency.
Good to know: Best option for professional attire connected to a job interview or workforce entry. Call before visiting.
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One Heart for Women and Children – Essentials Support

Services: Food, clothing donations, baby supplies, household essentials, community support, and thrift-store resources.
Email: info@helponeheart.org
Location: 2040 N. Rio Grande Ave., Orlando, FL 32804
Eligibility: Availability of specific clothing/essential items can vary by program and inventory.
Good to know: Contact the organization to ask what clothing or essentials are currently available to clients.
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Aspire Health Partners – Access / Assessment Center

Services: Mental-health and substance-use screening, crisis assessment, referrals to counseling/medication management, inpatient services, and detox programs.
Phone: 407-875-3700, option 3
Location: Princeton Plaza, 1800 Mercy Dr., Orlando, FL 32808
Eligibility: Intake screenings are available to people seeking mental-health and/or substance-use services; Aspire states there is no fee for intake screenings.
Good to know: Emergency assessments are available 24/7. Non-emergency assessment hours vary by day.
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NAMI Greater Orlando

Services: Free/low-cost peer support, family support, education, advocacy resources, and connection to local mental-health programs.
Phone: 407-253-1900
Location: 150 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2250, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Eligibility: Many support/education programs are free; schedules vary.
Good to know: NAMI is not a crisis line. For crisis support, call or text 988.
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Catholic Charities of Central Florida – Behavioral Health / Healthcare

Services: Behavioral health, counseling, care coordination, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and other healthcare services for people in need.
Phone: 407-658-1818
Location: Orlando/Central Florida; main office at 1819 N. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32807
Eligibility: Eligibility and availability depend on program/funding.
Good to know: Contact the main line for current behavioral-health intake and service locations.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Services: Immediate emotional support for mental-health struggles, suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, substance-use concerns, or when someone simply needs to talk.
Phone: Call or text 988
Location: Available nationwide by phone, text, and chat.
Eligibility: Open to anyone in the U.S.
Good to know: Free and confidential, 24/7/365.
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Aspire Health Partners – Addictions Receiving Facility

Services: Medically supervised detoxification and stabilization for adults with substance-use and/or co-occurring mental-health disorders.
Phone: 407-875-3700 ext. 4350
Location: Kassab Plaza, 434 W. Kennedy Blvd., Orlando, FL 32810
Eligibility: Adult men and women; voluntary and qualifying involuntary admissions.
Good to know: Operates 24/7. Call for current admission instructions.
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Central Florida Intergroup – Alcoholics Anonymous

Services: In-person and online A.A. meetings and local recovery information for people who want to stop drinking.
Phone: 407-260-5408
Location: Meetings throughout Orlando and Central Florida.
Eligibility: No dues or fees; meeting types vary (open/closed).
Good to know: Use the online meeting finder for current locations and times.
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Greater Orlando Area Narcotics Anonymous

Services: Free peer-led recovery meetings for people who want to stop using drugs; in-person and virtual meeting information.
Phone: 24-hour phoneline: 407-425-5157 or 866-579-8333
Location: Serves Orange, Osceola, Lake, and Seminole counties.
Eligibility: No dues or fees; the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using.
Good to know: Call or use the meeting finder for current meeting locations and times.
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Orlando Union Rescue Mission – Recovery Programs

Services: Residential and supportive recovery programming connected with shelter, housing, job training, and life-stability services.
Phone: 407-422-4855
Location: Orlando, FL
Eligibility: Program eligibility and admissions vary.
Good to know: Call for the most current recovery-program and admission details.
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CareerSource Central Florida

Services: Career coaching, job search assistance, hiring events, workshops, employer connections, training resources, and workforce-program referrals.
Phone: 800-757-4598
Location: Community hubs and career centers across Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, and Sumter counties.
Eligibility: Many job-seeker services are free; some funded training programs have eligibility requirements.
Good to know: Call for the nearest current service location or virtual-services options.
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Goodwill Industries of Central Florida

Services: Free employment and training services, job-skills programs, résumé/cover-letter assistance, career advancement resources, and employment support.
Phone: Goodwill Connects: 407-235-1541 • Training intake: 407-235-1500
Location: Central Florida locations and virtual services.
Eligibility: Employment and training services are offered to the community at no charge; individual programs may have requirements.
Good to know: Ask about Community Employment & Training Services and available job-skills programs.
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United Against Poverty – Success Training Employment Program (STEP)

Services: Free job training, résumé development, professional development, industry-recognized certifications, employer connections, interviews, and post-employment coaching.
Phone: 407-650-0774
Location: 150 W. Michigan St., Orlando, FL 32806
Eligibility: Designed for unemployed or underemployed adults; enrollment/intake is required.
Good to know: The core classroom phase is currently described as four weeks, followed by career connection and success coaching.
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Dress for Success Greater Orlando – Career Support

Services: Professional attire, interview preparation, networking, workplace support, and career-development resources.
Phone: 407-210-7705
Location: 9401 W. Colonial Dr., Ocoee, FL 34761
Eligibility: Services are generally appointment/referral based.
Good to know: Particularly useful for women entering or re-entering the workforce.
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Gather identification, household member details, proof of address and income, lease or mortgage statement, past-due bills, eviction notices and proof of the unexpected hardship when available. Ask the agency what is required and whether it can help if documents are missing.

When calling, explain where you slept last night, whether children or a veteran are in the household, any safety concerns, and the date of an eviction or shutoff. Ask about accessible accommodations, transportation, pets, family placement, intake hours and alternatives if the program is full.