How to Start an Indian River County Homelessness Assessment
Use the local Housing Hub for coordinated entry when someone is homeless or needs current housing-system routing.
Start here
Call the Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council Housing Hub at 772-213-9040 and press 6, or visit the Vero Beach resource center. Families needing emergency shelter may also call Hope for Families Center at 772-567-5537. Assessment does not guarantee immediate shelter or housing.
Monday–Friday, generally 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; press 6
Start coordinated-entry assessmentWhat 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 currently [outside, in a vehicle, temporarily staying with others, facing eviction, or another situation] in Indian River County. My household is [describe]. How do I complete the coordinated-entry assessment, and what immediate shelter route applies?”
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 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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