How to Start a Union County Homelessness Assessment
Use 211 for current coordinated-entry routing when someone is homeless, doubled up, living in a vehicle, or facing immediate housing loss.
Start here
Dial 211 or call 352-332-4636 and ask for the current Union County coordinated-entry or Keys to Home access point. Describe where the household will sleep tonight, who is present, any disability or safety need, and the date housing will be lost. Assessment does not guarantee immediate shelter or housing.
Free, confidential, and available 24/7; alternate 352-332-4636
Contact local homelessness routingWhat to have ready
- Union 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 Union County. My household is [describe]. Where is the current coordinated-entry assessment point, 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.
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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 Union County at 386-496-4241 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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