How to Register for the Palm Beach Special Needs Shelter
Apply before an emergency and plan for the shelter’s limited medical support, caregiver rule, and supplies.
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Use the county’s Special Needs Shelter application. Returning clients and providers can call 561-712-6362 to update or confirm registry information.
Use for returning-client or provider updates
Open criteria and applicationWhat to have ready
- Medical, mobility, electricity, transfer, and daily-care needs
- Provider information requested by the application
- Caregiver plan; the county says caregivers must accompany patients
- Medication, equipment, food, and emergency supplies plan
Words you can use
“I need to apply for or confirm Special Needs Shelter registration. What must my provider complete, is a caregiver required, and how will I know the registration is current?”
Steps in order
- 1
Apply before an emergency.
- 2
Review the county criteria and complete provider sections.
- 3
Plan to bring required medication and supplies; the shelter does not provide medication, dialysis, or oxygen.
- 4
Update the registry when health, address, equipment, or caregiver information changes.
If the first answer is no or wait
Call 561-712-6362 for registry questions and 561-712-6400 for emergency information.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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