How to Start Homelessness Help in Martin County
Use Martin County Human Services for homelessness and prevention referrals, with 211 available for a current housing crisis or after-hours routing.
Start here
Call Martin County Human Services at 772-288-5785 and ask for homeless assistance or prevention referral. Human Services can help with financial-assistance applications and service connections but does not locate rental units; dial 211 during a housing crisis or for current shelter routing.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; dial 211 for a housing crisis
See county homelessness helpWhat to have ready
- Martin 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 Martin County. My household is [describe]. Which county application or current shelter and housing referral should I start?”
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 Martin County at 772-288-5400 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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