How to Start Homelessness Help in Monroe County
Use the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition for homelessness prevention and support, with 211 available for current shelter and after-hours routing.
Start here
Call the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition at 305-293-4370 and describe the household, current sleeping situation, location in the Keys, and any eviction or safety deadline. Availability is not guaranteed; dial 211 for another current shelter or housing referral.
Call for current intake hours and locations; dial 211 for current after-hours routing
Start homelessness supportWhat to have ready
- Monroe 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 Monroe County. My household and location in the Keys are [describe]. Which prevention, outreach, shelter, or housing route 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 Monroe County at 305-294-4641 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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