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LIHEAP – Utility Bill Assistance (Orange County)

Help paying electric and cooling bills for income-eligible Orange County residents.

☎ (407) 836-7430
🕑 Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
📍 Orlando, FL
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St. Vincent de Paul – Central Florida

Emergency assistance with food, rent, utilities, and more. Faith-based, non-judgmental help for anyone in need.

☎ (407) 420-0025
🕑 Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
📍 Orlando, FL
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Heart of Florida United Way – 211

Free helpline connecting Central Florida residents to health, food, housing, financial, and other essential services.

☎ 211
🕑 24/7
📍 Orlando, FL
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Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida

Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rapid rehousing programs for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

☎ (407) 426-1250
🕑 24/7
📍 Orlando, FL
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

Serving Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Brevard and Volusia counties with food programs and pantry distributions.

☎ (407) 295-1066
🕑 Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
📍 Orlando, FL
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Food

Feeding Florida – Food Pantry Locator

Find the nearest food pantry or distribution event in your county. No questions asked.

🕑 Varies by location
📍 Statewide, FL
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Crisis Support

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida

Free civil legal help for low-income individuals — eviction defense, family law, benefits.

☎ (407) 841-7777
🕑 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
📍 Orlando, FL
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Crisis Support

Salvation Army Central Florida

Emergency financial assistance, food pantry, utility bill help, and transitional housing for families in crisis.

☎ (407) 423-8581
🕑 Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
📍 Orlando, FL
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Education

Seminole County Public Schools – McKinney-Vento

Educational support and resources for homeless and highly mobile students and families in Seminole County.

☎ (407) 320-0000
🕑 Mon–Fri 8am–4pm
📍 Sanford, FL
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Mental Health

NAMI Central Florida

Mental health support groups, education programs, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

☎ (407) 253-1900
🕑 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
📍 Orlando, FL
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Other

Osceola Council on Aging

Services for seniors including transportation, meals, housing assistance, and benefits counseling in Osceola County.

☎ (407) 846-8532
🕑 Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
📍 Kissimmee, FL
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Medical

Orange County Health Services

Affordable primary care, dental, and behavioral health services for Orange County residents regardless of ability to pay.

☎ (407) 836-2600
🕑 Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
📍 Orlando, FL
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Financial

CareerSource Central Florida

Job training, resume assistance, employment placement, and unemployment resources for job seekers.

☎ (407) 531-1222
🕑 Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
📍 Orlando, FL
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Transportation

Lynx Bus Services

Public transportation services across Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. Reduced fares available for eligible riders.

☎ (407) 841-5969
🕑 Daily 5am–11pm
📍 Orlando, FL
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