St. Lucie County

Local offices in St. Lucie County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · County office

  St. Lucie County Human Services

  714 Avenue C, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

  Help here

  • Case management and referralsA caseworker can help you make a plan and connect you with county or community programs.
  • Emergency and family assistanceEligible residents can ask about limited help with needs such as rent, work, education, identification, or car repairs.
  Call 772-462-1777DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlucieco.gov

• Human services · Regional office

  211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with food, health, housing, and other needs.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211pbtc.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Treasure Coast Community Action Agency

  2515 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34947

  Help here

  • Community action supportResidents can contact the agency to ask about its available family and community support programs.
  Call 772-905-7979DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on treasurecoastcaa.org

• Child support · State office

  Florida Department of Revenue Child Support Local Office

  337 N. U.S. Highway 1, Suite C, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

  Help here

  • Child support services and enforcementParents can get help establishing or changing support orders, enforcing orders, and handling child support services.Apply online
  Call 850-488-5437DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on floridarevenue.com

• State office

  Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County WIC

  714 Avenue C, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum women and families with children under five can apply for food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 772-785-6124DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlucie.floridahealth.gov

• Local office · County office

  St. Lucie County Housing Division

  714 Avenue C, 2nd Floor, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

  Help here

  • Housing rehabilitation assistanceEligible homeowners can apply for help with certain repairs that address health, safety, or code concerns.Apply onlineRead more
  • Rental assistanceEligible residents can apply for limited rent or move-in cost help when funding is available.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 772-462-1777DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlucieco.gov

• Public health · State office

  Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County

  5150 NW Milner Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesThe county health department offers primary care, family planning, immunizations, and other health services.
  Call 772-462-3800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlucie.floridahealth.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Rupert J. Smith Law Library

  201 South Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

  Help here

  • Legal researchResidents can use the law library for legal research materials and court information.
  Call 772-462-2370DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlucieclerk.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  St. Lucie County Clerk Family Relations Department

  201 South Indian River Drive, 2nd Floor, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

  Help here

  • Child support payment history and court formsResidents can request payment history information and find child support court forms.
  Call 772-462-6900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlucieclerk.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast

  4400 N. Congress Avenue, Suite 250, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helplineOlder adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding local services and benefits.
  Call 866-684-5885DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaapbtc.org

• Veterans · County office

  St. Lucie County Veteran Services

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for state and federal benefits.
  • Veterans medical transportationEligible veterans can ask about free transportation to scheduled VA medical appointments in West Palm Beach.
  Call 772-337-5670Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlucieco.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  St. Lucie County Emergency Management

  15305 W Midway Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and shelter informationResidents can get local disaster preparedness, evacuation, and shelter information.
  Call 772-462-8100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlucieco.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  CareerSource Research Coast Comprehensive Career Center

  4100 Okeechobee Road, Unit 90A, Fort Pierce, FL 34947

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesJob seekers can get help with employment, career planning, and workforce training services.
  Call 866-482-4473DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcerc.com

• Library · County office

  St. Lucie County Library System

  Help here

  • Library cards and borrowingResidents can get a library card to borrow books and other materials and use online resources.Read more
  • Computers and technology helpResidents can use library computers and find technology help and classes.Read more
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlucieco.gov

St. Lucie County, Florida website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve St. Lucie County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in St. Lucie County

• Fort Pierce
• Port St. Lucie
• St. Lucie Villagenot checked yet

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