Dial 2-1-1 for updated information and assistance regarding the governmental, health and social services listed under the headings below, as well as other services. Click on “FIND SERVICES” above for additional resources.
CHILD CARE
Early Learning Coalition for Child Care Resource & Referral (321-637-7272), Subsidized Child Care (waiting list may apply) and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten.
321.637.1800 www.elcbrevard.org
EDUCATION
Brevard Public Schools Pre-Kindergarten- 12th grade, Alternative & Charter Schools, English as a Second Language & Adult Education Programs
321-633-1000 www.edline.net/pages/Brevard_County_Schools
Eastern Florida State College is offering in-state tuition rates to students from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and extending the time for provision of transcripts
321-433-7300 www.easternflorida.edu/admissions/displaced-hurricane-students.cfm
EMPLOYMENT
CareerSource Brevard offers a variety of job search & training services
321-504-7600 careersourcebrevard.com
FOOD
Florida Department of Children & Families Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP; aka “food stamps”) 866-762-2237 www.myflorida.com/accessflorida
HEALTH
Brevard Health Alliance will provide medical home; patients may self-attest to income for sliding fee scale. Will provide vaccinations once established as patient.
321-241-6800 www.bhachc.org
Children’s Medical Services assists children with special medical needs.
321-639-5888 www.floridahealth.gov/alternatesites/cms-kids/index.html
Florida Department of Health in Brevard County Evacuees eligible for all normal DOH services.
321-454-7111 brevard.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/index.html
Immunizations 30 day waiver on immunizations to expedite school registration. The nearest Health Department facility can provide immunizations.
Nursing Homes One Senior Place can assist with free assessments
321-323-7325 or floridahealthfinder.gov/LandingPages/NursingHomeGuide.aspx
Prescriptions Florida pharmacies may provide a 30-day emergency refill. Take your current medication or prescription and insurance information to nearest pharmacy.
WIC recipients can call the WIC office or nearest Health Department.
321-639-5793 brevard.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/clinical-and-nutrition-services/wic/index.html
HOUSING
Florida Housing Corporation’s Affordable Rental Housing Locator is surveying rental property owners in Brevard on available and suitable housing, including those that will execute short-term leases and accept FEMA rental assistance vouchers.
877-428-8844 www.floridahousingsearch.org
LEGAL
Brevard County Legal Aid may be able to assist with insurance issues, lost documents, temporary guardianship issues.
321-631-2500 www.brevardcountylegalaid.org
TRANSPORTATION
Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT) provides fixed route bus service and wheelchair accessible, curb-to-curb paratransit services
321-633-1878 321transit.com