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The Indian River County
Human Services Department administers a county assistance program aimed at
reducing social and economic dependency and providing services to eligible
individuals who reside in Indian River County. Assistance is provided for
one-time emergency situations in which the applicant documents the ability
to meet their economic needs in the subsequent months. Efforts are made to
provide the maximum assistance possible to meet the minimum needs and to be
consistent with the restoration of health and maintenance of an acceptable
standard of living.
To apply, individuals
should call (772) 226-1422.
All applicants need to
provide:
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copy of lease
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social
security cards for everyone residing in the house
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photo ID
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all monthly bills
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proof of all income
-
most recent bank
statement
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vehicle registration
Services that are
provided to those eligible applicants are:
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food pantry
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prescription voucher
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assistance with
portions of utility bills or rent
-
assistance with
indigent burial
This service is a
one-time emergency assistance solution. All applicants must prove that they
will be able to meet their monthly financial obligations in the future
without receiving agency assistance. Those individuals who are in need of
long term assistance are referred to the Economic Opportunity Council.
For more information, please
call (772) 226-1422 |
