Hernando County
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Local offices in Hernando County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Florida Department of Health in Hernando County WIC
300 S. Main St., Brooksville, FL 34601
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hernando.floridahealth.gov
Human services · County office
Hernando County Health and Human Services
621 W. Jefferson St., Brooksville, FL 34601
Help here
- Community assistance and referralsGet help finding local resources for housing, food, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hernandocounty.us
Community action · Nonprofit
Mid Florida Community Services
820 Kennedy Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34601
Help here
- Community action assistanceAsk about local programs that help households with basic needs and self-sufficiency.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mfcs.us.com
Housing help · County office
Hernando County Housing Authority
621 W. Jefferson St., Brooksville, FL 34601
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher assistanceAsk about rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hernandocounty.us
Local office · Regional office
211 Hernando
Help here
- Local health and human services referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwayhernando.org
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Hernando County
300 S. Main St., Brooksville, FL 34601
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for services such as immunizations, family health, and health records.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hernando.floridahealth.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Elder Options
301 SW 75th St., Gainesville, FL 32607
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportCall for help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Hernando County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingresources.org
Veterans · County office
Hernando County Veteran Services
621 W. Jefferson St., Brooksville, FL 34601
Help here
- Veterans benefits claims helpGet free help applying for veterans benefits and handling claims or appeals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hernandocounty.us
Emergency help · County office
Hernando County Emergency Management
18900 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34601
Help here
- Emergency alerts and disaster preparationGet local emergency information and learn how to prepare for disasters.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hernandocounty.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource Pasco Hernando Hernando Career Center
16228 Spring Hill Dr., Brooksville, FL 34604
Help here
- Job search and training supportGet help finding work, building job skills, and exploring training programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcepascohernando.com
Library · County office
Hernando County Public Library System
Help here
- Library resourcesUse library materials, programs, and online resources across the county library system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hernandocountylibrary.us
Hernando County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hernando County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Feeding Tampa Bay
3624 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Mid Florida Community Services, Inc. d/b/a You Thrive Florida
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Hernando County
Florida programs by kind of help
These are run by Florida and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- United Way of Hernando County 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988