Partner Agencies
OPEN YOUR HEART
LEND YOUR MUSCLE
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Where to Turn if you need Help
Who to Call / Where to Turn
If it’s a life-threatening emergency, always call 911.
• 2-1-1 is the free, easy-to-remember telephone number that’s your best “first call” to quickly find the right source of help. The central information line is staffed by trained operators who can connect you a wide range of community services. Dial 2-1-1 to connect to resources. Trained specialists answer your call and maintain a comprehensive database of health, welfare and recreation resources such as:
• Rent/Utility Assistance
• Food
• Legal Assistance
• Shelter
• Support Groups, and more
Mental Health Association Walk-In Center
The Center is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m; Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Located at: 820 37th Place, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Call 569-9788. Fees are based on a sliding scale and
no one is turned away for inability to pay.
• See a professional counselor immediately
• Learn ways to relieve your stress, anxiety and depression
• Find out about local support groups
• Consult with experienced children’s therapists
Rental/Mortgage & Utility Assistance
There is a great demand for emergency assistance for rent and utilities. Some help is available.
Generally, you can only receive emergency rental or utility assistance once every 24 months and
often will have to produce a shut-off notice.
- Salvation Army, phone: 978-
- 0265
- Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council: 567-7790
211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast
P.O. Box 3588 Lantana, FL 33465
(561) 533-1099
www.211treasurecoast.org
Economic Opportunities Council of IRC
1456 Old Dixie Hwy.
P. O. Box 2766
Vero Beach, FL 32961-2766
772-562-4177 tel
772-794-7597 fax
www.myirchd.org/ClinicsandServices/humanservices.htm
Hibiscus Children’s Center
P. O. Box 305, Jensen Beach, FL 34958
1-800-403-9311 x 101; Fax 772-334-1991
Hibiscus Residential Site:
1145 12th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
772-978-9313 x 101
www.hibiscuschildrenscenter.org
Homeless Family Center
715 4th Place
Vero Beach, FL 32962
772-567-2766 tel
772-567-1454 fax
HFC Residential Site:
720 4th Street Vero Beach, 32962
772-567-1455
www.homelessfamilycenter.org
IRC Health Department
1900 27th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: 794-7450
Fax: 794-7453
IRC Health Department/Dental Clinic
1900 27th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: 794-7435
Fax: 794-7409
www.myirchd.org/ClinicsandServices/Dental.htm
Give Now
United Way of Indian River County funds dozens of programs locally that reach one out of three residents. Only 14% goes to administrative costs, and 99% stays right here in Indian
River County.
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Our Promise to You
Your donation is a sound and secure investment in our community. United Way assures donors that their investments are achieving the outcomes they expect through our Community Investment process. Community Investment volunteers conduct annual organizational assessments of each partner agency to measure the operational efficiencies and effectiveness. To participate in our Community Investment process. call 567-8900
Live United in Our Community
You may think volunteering means picking up a paintbrush, planting trees, or working in a soup kitchen. But many nonprofits need professional services like answering phones, writing a business plan, doing their books or board governance.
Volunteering is open to any individual or group thats ready make
Four Things You Can Do
1. Start a food drive at your work to benefit the Treasure Coast Food Bank.
2. Clean your closet and donate items to the Homeless Family Center or the Samaritan Center.
3. Give $2 a week through your paycheck at work to support United Way partner agencies.
4. Mentor a kid! (Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Youth Guidance, Boys & Girls Clubs & more).