How to Get Independent-Living Help From CILO in St. Lucie County
Use free disability-led help for advocacy, independent-living skills, information, referrals, and access barriers.
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Call the Coalition for Independent Living Options at 561-966-4288. CILO serves people of any age with any type of disability in St. Lucie County at no cost.
Call for current intake and accommodation options
See CILO services and service areaWhat to have ready
- St. Lucie County address, ZIP code, 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 a St. Lucie County resident with a disability and need help with [specific goal or barrier]. Which CILO service fits, and how do I start intake?”
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.
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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 St. Lucie County at 772-462-1100 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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