Indian River County · Disability

How to Get Independent-Living and Disability Help in Indian River County

Use disability-led help for advocacy, independent-living skills, peer support, transition, and access barriers.

Researched by Claire Szewczyk · Sources checked August 9, 2026
Quick answer

Start here

Call the Resource Center for Disability Solutions Indian River office at 772-774-3060. It serves people of all ages and disability types with advocacy, independent-living skills, information and referral, peer support, and transition services.

Resource Center for Disability SolutionsResource Center for Disability Solutions772-774-3060

Monday–Friday during business hours; Florida Relay 711

See the Indian River disability office

What to have ready

  • Indian River 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 an Indian River County resident with a disability and need help with [specific goal, transition, peer support, advocacy, or access barrier]. Which service fits, and how do I start intake?”

Steps in order

  1. 1

    Call or use the official intake route and lead with the immediate need.

  2. 2

    Ask what eligibility, documents, assessment, and current funding or capacity apply.

  3. 3

    Record the staff name, reference number, next action, and follow-up date.

  4. 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 Indian River County Human Services at 772-226-1423 to locate another current route.

Official sources

Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.

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