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Public Defender
Suite 235
Vero Beach, FL
(772) 226-3340

Indian River County Sheriff's Office
Vero Beach, FL
(772) 569-6700
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office mission is to protect the community, prevent crime, and solve problems. They strive for excellence in service through partnerships with the community and emphasize integrity, leadership, and service as core values.
Re-Entry Resources
- GoLine Public Transit | (772) 569-0903
Free public transit system for getting you where you need to go in Indian River County.
Mon - Fri, 6:00am - 9:00pm (Excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day) / Saturday, 7:00am - 7:00pm (service offered on most routes).
Transfer stations are at the followiong locations:
- Main Transit Hub: Route 1, Route 2, Route 3, Route 4, Route 6, and Route 8 connect on the half hour.
- Gifford Health Center: Route 3, Route 8 and Route 14 connect on the hour.
- Indian River Mall: Route 2, Route 13, and Route 9 connect on the hour. Route 7 and Route 14 connect on the half hour.
- North County Transit Hub: Route 5, Route 9, Route 10, and Route 12 connect on the half hour.
- South County IG Center: Route 4, Route 6, Route 7, and Route 15 connect on the hour.
- US 1 and Barber Street: Route 11 and Route 12 connect on the hour.
Click here for the Indian River County GoLine Guide.
Click here for the GoLine live route view.
- Community Transit | (772) 569-0903
Is door-to-door transportation for eligible riders with no other means of transportation. Coaches accommodate riders with wheelchairs, walkers, canes, service animals and other mobility devices. Community Coach is a shared-ride service operating Monday through Saturday.
https://verobeach.com/vero-beach-community/community-coach-indian-river-transit.
- Greyhound Bus | 1-800-231-2222
- Stellar Transport (Handicap) | 1-321-222-6222
Serving Melbourne and surrounding areas. Door-through-door transportation service. Nursing and care facilities, hospital, doctor visits, and more. Transit runs from 6:00am to 6:00pm.
- For essential community services, dial 2-1-1 or (561) 383-1112 (24/7).
- Suicide Prevention: (800) 273-TALK (8255)
- Clerk of the Circuit Court (Courthouse) | (772) 770-5185
P.O. Box 1028
Vero Beach, FL 32961-1028
2000 16th Avenue #235
Vero Beach, FL 32960
- Public Defender's Office | (772) 226-3357
Vero Beach, FL 32960
- Felony Probation and Parole Office | (772) 778-5015
Vero Beach, FL 32960
- C.O.R.E. Probation | (772) 567-1282
Vero Beach, FL 32960
- Center for Information & Crisis Services (211)
Lantana, Florida 33465-3588
Infomration (Toll-Free): 2-1-1
Phone: (561) 547-8637
Information and referral for emergency services/assistance, 24/7 information, referral, toll-free telephone counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services. Information and referral specialists are non-judgmental, exhibit active listening skills, and utilize a comprehensive database on available health and human services in order to make appropriate referrals based on callers' needs and requests. 2-1-1 number is utilized from a landline phone only, not a cell or pay phone.
- Domestic Violence Hotine: (800) 799-SAFE
- McCabe Connections Center of the Mental Health Collaborative of Indian River County
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Mon - Fri, 9:00am to 5:00pm
- United Against Poverty
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: (772) 564-9365
SHowlad@unitedagainstpoverty.org
Mon - Sat, 9:00am - 6:00pm / Sun 11:00am - 6:00pm
- Driver's License Offices
- Clerk of the Circuit Court | (772) 770-5185
Vero Beach, FL 32960
- Florida Department of Children & Families - Indian River County
Circuit 19
337 North US Hwy 1
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Abuse Hotline: 1-800-500-1119
Domestic Violence: 1-800-500-1119
https://www.myflfamilies.com/contact-us/circuit-19
- Florida Department of Health - Indian River County
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 794-7400
Immunizations, family planning, prenatal care, pediatrics, counseling, chronic disease intervention, well childcare, and nutrition counseling.
- Women, Infants, & Children - Indian River County (W.I.C.) | (772) 794-7340
Vero Beach, FL
https://indianriver.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/wic/index.html
- Community Childcare Resources, Inc. | (772) 567-3202
Vero Beach, FL 32963
(772) 794-7400
CCCR contracts with four local child-care centers. Children attend for up to 10 hours per day, 180 school days. The family support element is composed of parent support groups, parenting workshops, counseling, resource and referral.
- Healthy Start Coalition - Indian River County | (772) 563-9118
Plans, monitors and advocates for the delivery of health care for all mothers and infants up to age 3.
- March of Dimes Birth Defect Foundation- Treasure Coast | (772) 562-0115
Vero Beach, FL 32968
(772) 794-7400
Refers individuals to doctors and agencies.
- Children's Home Society | (772) 579-3265
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: (772) 564-9365
https://business.indianriverchamber.com/list/member/children-s-home-society-vero-beach-5450
- Safe Space | 1-800-500-1119
Assists victims of domestic violence. Offers emergency shelter, adult, child and outreach advocacy and community education.
- The Samaritan Center | (772) 770-3039
Vero Beach, FL 32967
- Indian River County Recreation Department | (772) 567-2144
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Supervised youth and adult leisure programs, facilities rental, tennis, boating and shuffleboard.
- Boys and Girls Club of Indian River County | (772) 299-7449
Vero Beach, FL 32960
- Consumer Credit Counseling Service - Indian River County | 1-800-820-9232
Buckingham Wheeler Insurance Building
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Provides financial counseling services, debt management, housing counseling and programs, landlord/tenant dispute, educational programs, and opportunities.
- William E. Lewis, Jr. & Associates | (772) 324-6400
Vero Beach, FL 32966
Provides financial counseling services, debt management, housing counseling and programs, landlord/tenant dispute, educational programs, and opportunities.
- Economic Opportunities Council - Indian River County | (772) 562-4177
Vero Beach, FL 32960
To partner with all aspects of the community in the creation of opportunities for low-income families to become self-sufficient and own a stake in their community.
- Indian River County Human Services | (772) 567-8000 EXT 1422
Health Department Building
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm
The Indian River County Human Services Department administers the county's general assistance programs aimed at reducing social and economic dependency and providing services to needy individuals who reside in Indian River County.
- Social Security Office | (866) 964-7414
Vero Beach, FL 32960
- St. Helen Neighborhood Apostolate | (772) 567-5193
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Need picture I.D. and social security number. Provides a food pantry, and as funding is available, provides financial assistance with gas vouchers, bus tickets, and prescriptions. Also administers the Florida Power and Light Care to Share program for utility assistance with F.P.L. bills (will need an address and utility bill for this assistance).
- McCabe Connections Center of the Mental Health Collaborative of Indian River County | (772) 217-3663
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Mon - Fri, 9:00am to 5:00pm
https://verobeach.com/vero-beach-community/the-mccabe-connections-center/request-information
- VNA - Hospice- Indian River County | (772) 567-5551
Hospital Human Services Building
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Provides physical, emotional, and spiritual care to the terminally ill and their loved ones.
- Indian River County Medical Society | (772) 562-0123
- Mental Health Association | (772) 569-9788
777 37th Street, Suite D-4
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Programs for substance abuse, domestic violence victims, families in divorce, violence intervention, women support, and other mental health issues. Call for times and cost.
- A.R.C. Indian River County | (772) 562-6854
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Supported employment and developmental training for physically and mentally challenged adults. Services include infant intervention, developmental preschool, adult work program, residential group homes, supported independent living program, vocational and social activities.
- Treasure Coast Community Health
12196 CR 512
Fellsmere, FL 32948
(772) 257-8224
44 North Pine Street
Fellsmere, FL 32948
(772) 257-8224
1555 US Hwy 1, Suite 105
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 257-8224
1545 9th Street SW
Vero Beach, FL 32962
(772) 257-8224
- Treasure Coast Community Health - Dental Services
12196 CR 512
Fellsmere, FL 32948
(772) 257-8224
1545 9th Street SW
Vero Beach, FL 32962
(772) 257-8224
- Grief Support Group Services | (772) 567-5129
- Treasure Coast Hospice | (772) 403-4500
500 Dunn Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
https://www.treasurehealth.org/31/Grief-Support
- Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) Indian River County Intergroup | (772) 562-1114
- Narcotics Anonymous (N.A.) of the Treasure Coast | (772) 232-8676
- Mental Health Association | (772) 569-9788
- New Horizons (outpatient) | (772) 778-7217
- Thrive (formerly Substance Awareness Center) | (772) 770-4811
- ADAP Counseling Services (Drug and Alcohol Abuse) | (772) 286-8933
- The Dude Ranch (Men) | (615) 708-4989
- Dynamite Life Recovery Community | (844) 643-7333
- Nehemiah House (Men) | (772) 473-4909
- Oxford House Cabana (Women) | (772) 307-3522
Vero Beach, FL 32960
- Pur Health and Wellness Center | (772) 584-3692
- Sober Development (Men only) | (772) 2634-4588
- Thrive (formerly Substance Awareness Center (S.A.C. House) | (772) 770-4811
Vero Beach, FL 32960
- Indian River | (772) 226-1695
- Vero Beach VA Clinic | (772) 299-4623
- (ESOL) Literacy Services of Indian River County | (772) 778-2223
Indian River County Main Library
1600 21st Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
https://www.literacyservices.irc.org/
North County Library
1001 Sebastian Blvd
Sebastian, FL 32958
21 S. Orange Street
Fellsmere, FL 32948
Provides free, one-on-one and small group tutoring, conversation clubs, and online learning resources.
- Indian River State College Adult Education Program | (772) 226-2507
Building A, Room 130
36155 College Lane
Vero Beach, FL 32966
https://adult-ed.irsc.edu/adult-ed/programs/english-second-language-program
- Treasure Coast Technical College | (772) 564-4970
- Indian River State College (30 locations) | (772) 569-0333
- School District of Indian River County | (772) 564-3000 / (772) 564-3128
Vocational rehabilitation prepares individuals with physical and mental disabilities employment.
- Southeast Staffing | (772) 794-3041
Vero Beach, FL 32960
- Temporary/day labor - fill out applicaton
- Monday - Fri, 5:00am - 6:00pm
- Must have picture ID and social security card
- Labor Finders | (772) 567-8253
Vero Beach, FL 32960
https://www.laborfinders.com/locations/fl/vero-beach/37-137/
- Temporary/day labor - fill out applicaton
- Monday - Fri, 5:00am - 6:00pm
- Must have picture ID and social security card
- Vocational Rehab | (772) 778-6348
Assists individuals who are physically, emotionally, or mentally impaired to find work.
- First Baptist Church | (772) 567-4341
Vero Beach, FL 32960
- Lord's Table | (772) 571-1125
Fellsmere, FL 32948
Mon - Fri, 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Our Father's Table | (772) 562-6268
Vero Beach, FL 32961
- Noon meals served to all; counseling offered
- Mon - Fri, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Harvest Food and Outreach Center | (772) 770-9113
Vero Beach, FL 32960
- Salvation Army | (772) 978-0265
Vero Beach, FL 32962
Vero Beach, FL 32960
- The Food Pantry of Indian River County | (772) 770-2068
Vero Beach, FL 32960
- Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store | (772) 589-3338
Wabasso, FL 32967
- Treasure Coast Food Bank | (772) 489-3034 / (772) 460-2195
Fort Pierce, FL 34946
Fort Pierce, FL 34946
- Roseland United Methodist Church | (772) 589-3035
Sebastian, FL 32958
- First Baptist Church | (772) 567-4341
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Mon - Fri, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- St. Helen's Neighborhood Apostolate | (772) 567-5193
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 12:00pm / 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Fellsmere Community Enrichment Program | (772) 571-0031
Fellsmere, FL
ORGANIZATION | Treasure Coast Food Bank - Market Fresh on the Move (Mobile Food Pantry) |
TYPE OF PROGRAM | Low-cost mobile grocery |
LOCATION | 1590 9th Street SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962 |
HOURS OF OPERATION | Thurs, 2:30pm - 3:30pm |
ORGANIZATION | Treasure Coast Food Bank - Market Fresh on the Move - Mobile Food Pantry |
TYPE OF PROGRAM | Low-cost mobile grocery |
LOCATION | 1110 18th Avenue SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962 |
HOURS OF OPERATION | Thurs, 10:45am - 11:45am |
ORGANIZATION | Treasure Coast Food Bank - Market Fresh on the Move - Mobile Food Pantry |
TYPE OF PROGRAM | Low-cost mobile grocery |
LOCATION | 555 4th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32962 |
HOURS OF OPERATION | Thurs, 1:15pm - 2:15pm |
ORGANIZATION | Treasure Coast Food Bank - Market Fresh on the Move - Mobile Food Pantry |
TYPE OF PROGRAM | Low-cost mobile grocery |
LOCATION | 700 3rd Circle, Vero Beach, FL 32962 |
HOURS OF OPERATION | Tues, 2:30pm - 3:30pm |
ORGANIZATION | Treasure Coast Food Bank - Market Fresh on the Move - Mobile Food Pantry |
TYPE OF PROGRAM | Low-cost mobile grocery |
LOCATION | 810 8th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32962 |
HOURS OF OPERATION | Tues, 1:15pm - 2:15pm |
ORGANIZATION | Treasure Coast Food Bank - Market Fresh on the Move - Mobile Food Pantry |
TYPE OF PROGRAM | Low-cost mobile grocery |
LOCATION | 655 14th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960 |
HOURS OF OPERATION | Tues, 10:45am - 11:45am |
ORGANIZATION | Treasure Coast Food Bank - Market Fresh on the Move - Mobile Food Pantry |
TYPE OF PROGRAM | Low-cost mobile grocery |
LOCATION | 1750 20th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960 |
HOURS OF OPERATION | Tues, 9:30am - 10:30am |
ORGANIZATION | Treasure Coast Food Bank - Market Fresh on the Move - Mobile Food Pantry |
TYPE OF PROGRAM | Low-cost mobile grocery |
LOCATION | 6885 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32966 |
HOURS OF OPERATION | Thurs, 9:30am - 10:30am |
ORGANIZATION | Treasure Coast Food Bank - Market Fresh on the Move - Mobile Food Pantry |
TYPE OF PROGRAM | Low-cost mobile grocery |
LOCATION | 1810 Woodland Circle, Vero Beach, FL 32967 |
HOURS OF OPERATION | Wed, 2:30pm - 3:30pm |
ORGANIZATION | Treasure Coast Food Bank - Market Fresh on the Move - Mobile Food Pantry |
TYPE OF PROGRAM | Low-cost mobile grocery |
LOCATION | 4350 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32967 |
HOURS OF OPERATION | Wed, 9:30am - 10:30am |
ORGANIZATION | Treasure Coast Food Bank - Market Fresh on the Move - Mobile Food Pantry |
TYPE OF PROGRAM | Low-cost mobile grocery |
LOCATION | 4715 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32967 |
HOURS OF OPERATION | Wed, 1:15pm - 2:15pm |
Homeless Programs and Resources
Below are community partners and stakeholders who can be of assistance when dealing with homeless individuals and families. A list of services available at these resources are listed below. It is highly recommended that you place the contact information for each of these resources in your cell phone, labelled "Homeless Services." If labelled this way, when searching using the term "homeless," all resources will be listed.
- 1400 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960 | Customer Line: (888) 742-5877
- Offers a grocery store with discounted prices, as long as the individual is a member of the program
- Assists with obtaining birth certificates and driver licenses when attempting to obtain a job or other services where these documents are required
- Assists with getting a haircut, clothes, and hotel for the night to prepare for a job interview
- Offers housing assistance (limited service)
- Offers mental health services
- Offers counseling for substance abuse
- Offers job placement assistance
- Upon "graduation" from the program, individuals will be provided with a counselor for three (3) years to assist with any issues that arise
- NO AFTER HOURS SERVICES
- 2525 St. Lucie Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960 | Customer Line: (772) 213-9040
- Offers a co-ed shelter (located in St. Lucie County)
- Offers mental health services
- Offers Rapid Resolution Respite Shelter
- If the individual is currently hospitalized, and is in need of shelter to finish recovery before returning to the community, transportation to the shelter is offered
- Effective October 1, 2023
- Offers housing assistance (down payments, rent, and electricity)
- NO AFTER HOURS SERVICES
- 1015 Commerce Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960 | Customer Line: (772) 564-0202
- Offers dignity bonuses
- Offers sleeping arrangements for $2.00/night on a first come, first serve basis
- Offers showers, washers, and dryers
- Offers a culinary program
- Teaches cooking skills for future employment in kitchens and restaurants
- Offers community work and landscaping
- Offers SICSAC (indepdent contractor)
- Folding and boxing motion sickness bags for airplanes
- Provides food
- 24 HOUR SERVICES
- 720 4th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32967 | Customer Line: (772) 770-2900
- Offers services for pregnant women OR families with a child
- Offers mental health services
- Provides coordinator to assist with getting children enrolled into school
- Assists parents/individuals with obtaining jobs
- Assists with setting up checking/savings accounts
- 24 HOUR SERVICES
- 720 4th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32962 | Customer Line: (772) 567-5537
- Offers housing assistance
- Offers a clean and safe environment
- Offers career services
- Offers parenting courses
- Offers legal guidance for child support
- Offers domestic violence support, rights, and empowerment
- NO AFTER HOURS SERVICES
- 3256 US Hwy 1, Vero Beach, FL 32960 | Customer Line: (772) 999-3625
- Provides a stable and strict environment for recovering drug addicts
- Application and background check must be completed for acceptance into the program
- A job must be obtained within one month
- Offers mental health services
- Assists with banking/savings accounts
- After bills are paid, 75% goes into savings account
- NO AFTER HOURS SERVICES
- 2655 5th Street SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962 | Customer Line: (772) 978-0265
- Offers a food pantry
- Offers hot meals three (3) times a week
- Offers clothes closets for individuals needing clothing
- Provides church ministries
- Offers employment opportunities
- NO AFTER HOURS SERVICES
- 6767 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32966 | Customer Line: (772) 562-4505
- Offers a food pantry
- Provides church ministries
- 3980 Park Place, Vero Beach, FL 32967 | Customer Line: (772) 567-6182
- Provides low-cost housing based on tenant's income
- https://indianrivercountyha.com/
- 2206 16th Ave #201, Vero Beach, FL 32960 | Customer Line: (772) 633-5304
- 2330 Johnny Ellison Drive (one block away from US1 and 192), Melbourne, FL 32901 | Customer Line: (772) 725-5160
- 4434 SE Cleckley Way, Stuart FL 34997 | Customer Line: (772) 781-4063
- 5480 85th Street, Wabasso, FL | Customer Line: (772) 589-3338
- 1745 14th Ave, Vero Beach, FL | Customer Line: (772) 567-6774
- 1551 US Highway 1, Vero Beach, FL | Customer Line: (772) 770-3330
- 3535 9th St SW, Vero Beach, FL | Customer Line: (772) 564-8668
- 2655 5th Street SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962 | Customer Line: (772) 978-0265