Resources

Top 10 Community Resources

 

1. Community and Human Services Department 305-644-8000

Provides assistance for Rent, utilities, and all human resources offered by Miami Dade County.

 

2. Immigration Services 305-573-1106

Provides the following programs that have served thousands of immigrants assisting to permanent residency and citizenship through direct representation.

• Family Defense Program
• Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking (Lucha) Program
• Children’s Legal Program
• Detention Program
• Litigation Program
• Pro Bono Program

 

3. Legal Services 305-516-0080

Provides Legal Services for indigent persons.

 

4. Social Security Services 800-772-1213

Assistance with social security concerns, Medicare and disability applications.

 

5. Community Action Agency 786-469-4600

Provides assistance in the following areas: farmworker employment training, utility bills and food assistance, senior volunteer programs, veteran services, and more!

 

6. CareerSource of South Florida – Main Office 305-594-76153

Employment concerns, resume writing, job training, employment referrals, etc.

 

7. Coordinated Victims Assistance Center (domestic violence) 305-285-5900 (Call/Text message 24/7)

Domestic violence assistance including: Injunctive relief, Counseling information and referral, Safe shelter, Transportation, Emergency financial assistance, Emergency food and clothing, Advocacy support,  and Individual treatment and family group counseling.

 

8. Homeless Trust – Helpline 877-994-4357

Homeless agency that partners with the following governmental and non-profit housing and service providers:

• Camillus House
• Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health Center
• Hermanos de la Calle
• Fellowship House
• Legal Services of Greater Miami
• Lotus House
• Miami-Dade Community Action and Human Services Department
• Miami Rescue Mission
• The Salvation Army

 

9. Alliance for Aging 305-670-6500

Assistance with all elderly citizens concerns such as meals, recreation, adult day care, personal care, legal help, transportation and more.

 

10. Branches United Way – 305-442-8306

Provides family services, literacy services, financial assistance, and

resource referrals.

 

11. FEMA – Funeral Assistance for persons affected by COVID only

Applicants may apply by calling 844-684-6333 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday.

 Multilingual services are available. Please note, phone calls from FEMA may come from an unidentified number.

Funeral services:

• cremation
• interment
• costs associated with producing death certificates
• costs due to local or state government laws or ordinances
• transportation for up to two people to identify the person who died
• transfer of remains
• casket or urn
• burial plot
• marker or headstone
• clergy
• funeral ceremony
• funeral home equipment or staff