How to Start a Hendry County Homelessness Assessment
Use the Heartland intake route when someone is homeless, living in a vehicle, doubled up, or facing immediate housing loss.
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Call the Heartland Coalition for the Homeless at 863-453-8901 or use its current intake application. It is the lead Continuum of Care agency serving Hendry County and currently lists rental and rapid-rehousing applications. Describe where the household will sleep tonight, who is present, and any disability or safety need. Assessment does not guarantee immediate shelter or housing; dial 211 for current after-hours options.
Monday–Friday during business hours; online intake available; dial 211 for current after-hours referrals
Start the Hendry County homelessness intakeWhat to have ready
- Hendry County address and a safe callback number
- A one-sentence description of the need and what changed
- Any notice, application, denial, bill, or deadline involved
- Language, mobility, communication, and accommodation needs
Words you can use
“I am currently [outside, in a vehicle, temporarily staying with others, facing eviction, or another situation] in Hendry County. My household is [describe]. Which intake applies, and what immediate shelter or safety route is available?”
Steps in order
- 1
Call or use the official intake route and lead with the immediate need.
- 2
Ask what eligibility, documents, assessment, and current funding or capacity apply.
- 3
Record the staff name, reference number, next action, and follow-up date.
- 4
Use the listed backup route if the program is closed, full, or not the correct door.
If the first answer is no or wait
Availability, funding, eligibility, and wait times can change. Ask for the reason in writing when possible, preserve every deadline, and dial 211 or call Hendry County at 863-675-5220 to locate another current route.
Official sources
- Heartland Coalition for the Homeless
- Heartland Coalition for the Homeless intake application
- United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades 211
Sources checked August 10, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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