Other Resources

Axis Helps – Connects Miami-Dade residents and small business owners to the resources to overcome today’s challenges.
American Bar Association “ABA” – Free Legal Answers
Broward County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
   English – 954-764-8040,  Spanish – 954-832-3624, Creole – 954-832-3623
Child Support Program at State Attorneys Office  – (305) 530-2600.
Catholic Charities (305) 373-1073
Disabled American Veterans – Dial 988
Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service – 1-800-342-8011
Florida Veterans Legal Helpline – (866) 486-6161: Open to all eligible veterans in Florida.
Types of cases handled: Veterans benefits, housing, family, driver license suspensions, sealing & expunging criminal records, etc.
Homeless Helpline – 1-877-994-HELP (4357).
Identity Theft  – 1-877-438-4388
Information Directory (PDF) – Updated periodically
Jewish Community Services of South Florida – Dial “211” or 305-576-6550
Miami Dade Bar Referral Service  – 888-305-LAW-1
Rental Assistance Resources (PDF)
Veterans Crisis Line – Dial 988, press 1 or Text 838255
United Way – A network of free support services, visit and click GET SUPPORT!

City of Hialeah Emergency Rental Assistance
(305) 863-2970  | *program still open
City of Miami Homeless Assistance Helpline
(305) 960-4980   
City of Miami Housing Department
(305) 416-2080
Community Action and Human Services
(786) 469-4600
Energy Bill Assistance for Residents of Miami Dade
*mail or drop off application to your nearest community Resource Center.
Housing Assistance Network of Dade (HAND) COVID-19 Rental Assistance
1-877-994-4357 or (305) 231-7667  
HUD Housing Discrimination Hotline
1-800-669-9777 
Miami Dade County Homeless Trust
1-877-994-4357 or (305) 375-1490
Miami Dade County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP):
(305) 723-1815  | *only to check the status of an application, as the program is now closed. 
Miami Dade Housing Advocacy Hotline
(786) 469-4545 | *information on Renters’ and Landlords’ Rights in Miami Dade County