St Lucie County Community Services

Address

714 Avenue C 2nd Floor
Fort Pierce, FL 34950

(772) 462-1777

http://www.stlucieco.org/community

Description:

Provides assistance to residents to improve quality of life through information, resources, and services. Assists county residents in accordance with their mission statement.

Community Services has four divisions: Housing, Human Services, and Veterans. Social services assists with access to services at the federal, state, and local levels.

Social Services is the lead entity for the Treasure Coast Community Action agency which administers the Community Service Block Grant. Programs which focus on services that will have a major impact on the causes of poverty in the community. Priority is given to those individuals or programs that assist low-income participants in activities such as securing employment, attaining education, making better use of income, obtaining adequate housing and emergency assistance, achieving self-sufficiency and greater community involvement, and participating in other related programs.

Veteran Services assist St. Lucie County veterans and their families with applications for VA benefits under Federal and State laws. The office provides no-cost transportation for disabled and disadvantaged veterans to the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center so they may receive medical care.

The Housing Division administers the State Housing Initiative Partnership SHIP program, the HOME Investment Partnership Program, the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Initiative CDBG DRI and Small Cities Programs and Neighborhood Stabilization. Depending on eligibility criteria, grants allow for a variety of services, including repair of health and safety issues for homeowners, down payment assistance for home purchase, and others.

Hours:

Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

January 23, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

714 Avenue C 2nd Floor
Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Mailing

2300 Virginia Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34982

Contacts

Jennifer Hance

Primary Contact

Community Services Director

comm_info@stlucieco.org

Renee Scott

Human Services Manager

scottr@stlucieco.org

Phone Numbers

MAIN SITE PHONE-St. Lucie County Housing Division

(772) 462-1777

Fax

(772) 462-2094

Housing Down Payment Loans/Grants Fax

(772) 462-5143

Special Notes/Funding

Minor Auto Repair Program

Description

Provides income eligible households assistance with small repairs such as batteries, tires, water hoses, brakes, and engine belts. Repairs must be needed to maintain employment, secondary seduction/training or to manage ongoing health care with tow or more weekly appointments. Routine medical appoints are not eligible. Proof of ownership and insurance required. Assistance is based on available funding. Maximum assistance is $1000.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm

Required Documents

Household income, proof of need, household bills.

Eligibility

Live in St. Lucie County, complete intake application to confirm eligibility. Be able to provide documentation of need, work and or school schedule, ongoing medical issues, household bills.

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

Walk in, by appointment, contact by phone, assessment.

Languages

English, Spanish

Service Area

St Lucie County

Geography Served

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    • Saint Lucie County

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    772-462-1777
    Type:
    Service Phone
    Name:
    MAIN SITE PHONE-St. Lucie County Housing Division
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BM-7000.0500) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Special Notes/Funding

    Community Service Block Grant Summer Camp Scholarship Applications begin April 1, 2021.

    Description

    Provides income eligible households assistance with summer camp scholarships. Preference will be given to household who are working or currently enrolled in school. Eligible households must meet requirements.

    Hours

    Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm

    Required Documents

    Proof of income.

    Eligibility

    Live in St. Lucie County, be at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Proof of income required. First come, first qualified basis.

    Fees

    No fees charged.

    Intake Procedure

    Phone, online, assessment.

    Languages

    English

    Service Area

    St. Lucie County

    Geography Served

    None

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    772-462-2094
    Type:
    Service Fax
    Name:
    Fax
    Number:
    772-462-1777
    Type:
    Service Phone
    Name:
    MAIN SITE PHONE-St. Lucie County Housing Division
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PL-6900.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Special Notes/Funding

    Treasure Coast Community Action Agency

    Description

    Provides assistance to eligible residents to achieve self-sufficiency through information and referral, benefits screening and enrollment, employment and education supports, case management, financial education and other services. Also provides self-sufficiency, education, benefits, screening, case management, financial education, credit repair, identification, ID, birth certificates, non-emergency information.

    Hours

    Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm

    Required Documents

    Varies based on need.

    Eligibility

    200% or less of Federal Poverty Level.

    Fees

    No fees charged.

    Intake Procedure

    Contact by phone for initial screening.

    Languages

    English, Spanish, American Sign Language.

    Service Area

    Saint Lucie County

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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        • Saint Lucie County

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        772-462-2094
        Type:
        Service Fax
        Name:
        Fax
        Number:
        772-462-1777
        Type:
        Service Phone
        Name:
        MAIN SITE PHONE-St. Lucie County Housing Division
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-3000.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        Provides assistance to eligible residents to achieve self-sufficiency through information and referral, benefits screening and enrollment, employment and education supports, case management, financial education, self-sufficiency, screening, credit repair, id, birth certificates, non-emergency.

        Hours

        Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm

        Required Documents

        Varies based on need.

        Eligibility

        200% or less of poverty.

        Fees

        No fees charged.

        Intake Procedure

        Contact by phone for initial screening.

        Languages

        English, Spanish, American Sign Language.

        Service Area

        Saint Lucie County

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Florida
          • Saint Lucie County

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          772-462-1777
          Type:
          Service Phone
          Name:
          MAIN SITE PHONE-St. Lucie County Housing Division
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-2360.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Special Notes/Funding

          Christmas Kids of St. Lucie County

          Description

          This program, sponsored by WPSL, provides funds for the purchase of new toys for children ages 12 and under only. Those wishing to receive toys for their children can apply to St. Lucie County Community Services. Please call for volunteer opportunities. This program works with other similar ones in the community and doesn't allow for duplication across programs. Applicants who have applied for other program should not apply here. Applications accepted in November. The office can be contacted for dates of application. Distribution date and location to be determined. NEW TOY DONATIONS ACCEPTED AT: WPSL, 4100 Metzger Road, Fort Pierce, 34947 St. Lucie County Human Resources office, 2300 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34982 St. Lucie County Community Services office, 714 Avenue C,2nd Floor, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

          Hours

          Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm

          Required Documents

          Proof of residency, birth certificates of all children, proof of income and current address.

          Eligibility

          Must meet income guidelines, for children ages 12 and under only. Proof of residency, birth certificates of all children, proof of food stamps and current address.

          Fees

          No fees charged.

          Languages

          English, Spanish.

          Service Area

          St. Lucie County

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Florida
            • Saint Lucie County

            Telephone Numbers

            Number:
            772-462-2094
            Type:
            Service Fax
            Name:
            Fax
            Number:
            772-462-1777
            Type:
            Service Phone
            Name:
            MAIN SITE PHONE-St. Lucie County Housing Division
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-2950.3200) and related services within the Service Tree.

            Special Notes/Funding

            State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP)

            Description

            Assist individuals and families by providing some down payment and closing cost funds. Assist current homeowners with emergency repairs or home repairs that result in health safety issues or code violations. Also provides home home purchase and principal buy-down assistance.

            Hours

            Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm

            Required Documents

            See website.

            Eligibility

            See website. www.slchousing.org

            Fees

            No fees charged.

            Intake Procedure

            Complete an application and submit all necessary documentation. Application and details are available on the website.

            Languages

            English, Spanish.

            Service Area

            St. Lucie County

            Geography Served

            None

            Telephone Numbers

            Number:
            772-462-1777
            Type:
            Service Phone
            Name:
            MAIN SITE PHONE-St. Lucie County Housing Division
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3000.3550) and related services within the Service Tree.

            Special Notes/Funding

            For program availability, please visit www.slchousing.org

            Description

            The Housing Division administers state and federal housing programs to preserve and ceate affordable housing by providing opportunities to low and moderate income households to purchase a home and to rehabilitate owner-occupied homes.

            Hours

            Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm

            Required Documents

            See website.

            Eligibility

            See website. www.slchousing.org

            Fees

            No fees charged.

            Intake Procedure

            Complete an application and submit all necessary documentation. Application and details are available on the website.

            Languages

            English, Spanish.

            Service Area

            Unincorporated St. Lucie County

            Geography Served

              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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              • Saint Lucie County

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              772-462-5143
              Type:
              Service Fax
              Name:
              Housing Down Payment Loans/Grants Fax
              Number:
              772-462-1777
              Type:
              Service Phone
              Name:
              MAIN SITE PHONE-St. Lucie County Housing Division
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3500.3500) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Special Notes/Funding

              Second Chance Education

              Description

              Provides financial assistance for students who lost their financial aid due to low completion rate or GPA and have 10 classes or less to graduate or reinstate their financial aid. Students cannot owe any fees. Income eligibility is based on household size. A household is defined as all individuals residing at the same address.

              Hours

              Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm

              Required Documents

              Verifying documentation.

              Eligibility

              St. Lucie County resident. Must meet Florida residency requirements established by IRSC. Applied for and denied financial aid. Assistance based on available funding and household income.

              Fees

              No fees charged.

              Intake Procedure

              Contact by phone, walk in, by appointment, assessment.

              Languages

              English, Spanish.

              Service Area

              St. Lucie County

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

              • Florida
                • Saint Lucie County

                Telephone Numbers

                Number:
                772-462-1777
                Type:
                Service Phone
                Name:
                MAIN SITE PHONE-St. Lucie County Housing Division
                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (HL-8010) and related services within the Service Tree.

                Special Notes/Funding

                GED Assistance

                Description

                Provides financial assistance with GED courses at IRSC and GED tests. Income eligibility is based on household size. A household is defined as all individuals residing at the same address.

                Hours

                Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm

                Required Documents

                Verifying documentation.

                Eligibility

                St Lucie County resident, assistance based on available funding and household income. Only available at IRSC. Inquiry must be made two(2) weeks prior to start of semester.

                Fees

                No fees charged.

                Intake Procedure

                Contact b phone, walk in, by appointment, assessment.

                Languages

                English, Spanish.

                Service Area

                St. Lucie County

                Geography Served

                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                • Florida
                  • Saint Lucie County

                  Telephone Numbers

                  Number:
                  772-462-1777
                  Type:
                  Service Phone
                  Name:
                  MAIN SITE PHONE-St. Lucie County Housing Division
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NT-8900) and related services within the Service Tree.

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