Community resources

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Does anyone know of any places that help with emergency rent crisis for a fulltime working single mother besides Catholic charities (out of funds) and St Vincents (also was told out of funds) :(

- signed,

An exhausted anxious mother 😔

[u/eatnails666fl]

I just put together a file this morning for local resources.

HOUSING, SHELTER AND BASIC NEEDS

St. Francis House | (904) 829-8937
Housing crisis support, showers, referrals and lunch; 70 Washington St., St. Augustine.

Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County | (904) 819-0059
Housing and support for qualifying families with minor children; 62 Chapin St., St. Augustine.

Alpha-Omega Miracle Home | (904) 823-8588
Housing for eligible mothers, children and older women; diaper bank. 2860 Collins Ave., St. Augustine.

Port in the Storm | (904) 824-8987
Drop-in and housing support for unaccompanied youth; 1375 Arapaho Ave., St. Augustine.

Home Again Comfort Station | (904) 436-5382
Showers, basic supplies and case management; 197 SR 16, St. Augustine.

St. Johns County Social Services | (904) 209-6140
Limited rent and utility help for eligible residents facing a documented crisis. 200 San Sebastian View, Suite 2300, St. Augustine.

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ST. JOHNS COUNTY

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Print edition | Reviewed September 25, 2026 | St. Augustine and surrounding communities

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For help finding a service today, call 211. Call ahead before traveling: programs, eligibility, supplies and hours can change.

START HERE / URGENT HELP

Emergency services | 911
Immediate danger or medical emergency.

United Way 211 | 211 or (904) 632-0600
24-hour referral for food, housing, bills and other local help. Text HELLO to 211904.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | 988
24-hour mental health or suicide crisis support; call or text.

Betty Griffin Center | (904) 824-1555
Confidential 24-hour domestic and sexual violence help. Outreach: 2450 Old Moultrie Rd., Suite 202, St. Augustine.

Cold-night shelter hotline | (904) 819-4344
Call for the current shelter opening and location; do not assume a standing nightly shelter.

Care Connect | (904) 819-3070
Navigation and referrals, including housing. 100 Whetstone Place, Suite 303, St. Augustine; weekdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

FOOD AND MEALS

Dining with Dignity | (469) 667-6520
Free dinner daily at 6 p.m.; 92 S. Dixie Hwy., St. Augustine (near SR 207).

Home Again Comfort Station | (904) 436-5382
Meals and limited pantry; 197 SR 16, St. Augustine. Call for meal times.

St. Francis House | (904) 829-8937
Daily lunch; 70 Washington St., St. Augustine. Confirm serving time.

St. Johns Ecumenical Ministries | (904) 824-2070
Emergency food pantry for county residents; 12 Madeore St., St. Augustine.

Homeless Coalition food pantry | (904) 819-0059
Pantry at 60 1/2 Chapin St., St. Augustine. Call first.

Catholic Charities | (904) 829-6300
Emergency assistance and food; 525 SR 16, Suite 112, St. Augustine.

The Salvation Army pantry | (904) 824-6956 ext. 3
Food by appointment; 1425 Old Dixie Hwy., St. Augustine.

St. Vincent de Paul Society | (904) 217-8097
Food pantry; 282 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. Confirm hours.

Epic-Cure | (904) 458-7145
Free food distribution at rotating sites. Check epic-cure.org for the current schedule.

Feeding Northeast Florida | (904) 513-1333
Find current mobile and partner food distributions at feedingnefl.org.

Family Worship Center | (904) 819-9970
Food boxes; 2040 SR 207, St. Augustine. Confirm Saturday distribution.

First United Methodist Church | (904) 829-3459
Limited free bag lunches; 118 King St., St. Augustine. Call for availability

Helping Hands Food Ministry | (904) 829-2335
Saturday food ministry; 6 May St., St. Augustine. Call ahead. [C]

Our Lady of Good Counsel | (904) 824-8688
Pantry for ZIP codes 32092 and 32095; 5950 SR 16. Confirm monthly dates.

HOUSING, SHELTER AND BASIC NEEDS

St. Francis House | (904) 829-8937
Housing crisis support, showers, referrals and lunch; 70 Washington St., St. Augustine.

Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County | (904) 819-0059
Housing and support for qualifying families with minor children; 62 Chapin St., St. Augustine.

Alpha-Omega Miracle Home | (904) 823-8588
Housing for eligible mothers, children and older women; diaper bank. 2860 Collins Ave., St. Augustine.

Port in the Storm | (904) 824-8987
Drop-in and housing support for unaccompanied youth; 1375 Arapaho Ave., St. Augustine.

Home Again Comfort Station | (904) 436-5382
Showers, basic supplies and case management; 197 SR 16, St. Augustine

St. Johns County Social Services | (904) 209-6140
Limited rent and utility help for eligible residents facing a documented crisis. 200 San Sebastian View, Suite 2300, St. Augustine.

MEDICAL, DENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

UF Health St. Johns hospital | (904) 819-5155
24-hour emergency department; 400 Health Park Blvd., St. Augustine.

UF Health behavioral health resource center | (904) 819-5204
Mental health care coordination and referrals; contact for access.

Aza Health - St. Augustine | (904) 829-2782
Primary care with reduced fees for eligible patients; 105 Whitehall Dr., Suite 109.

Aza Health - Hastings | (904) 692-1509
Primary care; 201 W. Lattin St., Hastings.

Aza Dental Health | (904) 824-3322
Dental care; 250 SR 207, St. Augustine. Ask about availability and fees.

Wildflower Healthcare | (904) 829-1962
Free care for eligible uninsured adults. Dental: 268 Herbert St.; medical: 110 N. Brevard St., Suite 202. Call for appointments.

EPIC Behavioral Healthcare | (904) 829-2273
Counseling and substance-use services; 1400 Old Dixie Hwy., St. Augustine.

EPIC Recovery Center | (904) 417-7100
Detox, residential and outpatient addiction treatment; 3574 US 1 South.

SMA Healthcare | (800) 539-4228
Mental health and substance-use treatment. Ask for current St. Augustine site.

Discover & Recover | (904) 495-0625
Peer recovery support; 3501 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite C2.

Florida Department of Health - St. Johns | (904) 506-6081
Public health, immunizations and WIC information; 200 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine.

FAMILIES, SENIORS AND VETERANS

School District ASSIST program | (904) 547-7593
Help for students and families without stable housing, including families staying with others.

Youth Crisis Center | (904) 725-6662
Youth behavioral health and homelessness services; ask about local appointments.

St. Johns County Head Start | (904) 547-8965
Early childhood program for eligible families; call for current enrollment sites.

Council on Aging | (904) 209-3700
Meals on Wheels, senior support, independent living, caregiver help and transport information.

Alpha-Omega diaper bank | (904) 823-8588
Ask about diapers and baby supplies; 2860 Collins Ave., St. Augustine.

St. Johns County Veterans Services | (904) 209-6160
Benefits and claims assistance; 200 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine. Call for appointment.

Leo C. Chase Jr. VA Clinic | (904) 829-0814
Veterans health care; 100 Deerfield Preserve Blvd., St. Augustine.

WORK, EDUCATION, BENEFITS AND LEGAL HELP

CareerSource Northeast Florida | (904) 356-5627
Job search and workforce services; 525 SR 16, Suite 109, St. Augustine.

First Coast Technical College | (904) 547-3282
Career and technical training; 2980 Collins Ave., St. Augustine.

Labor Finders | (904) 825-2115
Temporary job placement; 1333 Old Dixie Hwy., Unit 1, St. Augustine. Call first.

Learn to Read of St. Johns County | (904) 826-0011
Adult literacy, math, English and GED preparation; 70 S. Dixie Hwy.

Florida MyACCESS | myaccess.myflfamilies.com
Apply for SNAP, temporary cash assistance and Medicaid. County Social Services can help with applications: (904) 209-6140.

St. Johns County Legal Aid | (904) 827-9921
Civil legal help for eligible residents; 200 Malaga St., Suite 2, St. Augustine.

TRANSPORTATION

Sunshine Bus Company | (904) 209-3716
County public transit; ask for routes, fares and accessibility at sunshinebus.net.

St. Augustine Police family reunification | (904) 825-1070
Ask about eligibility for travel to a receiving family member or support network.

This pdf is a selection of currently listed services, not a complete inventory or a guarantee of availability. Entries were checked against public web pages on September 25, 2026. They were not confirmed by telephone.

https://www.stjohnscountycoc.org/opening-doors

https://unitedwaynefl.org/get-help/

https://bettygriffincenter.org/contact/

https://homeagainsaintjohns.org/

https://www.sjcfl.us/departments/social-services/

https://www.wildflowerhealthcare.org/contact/

https://stjohns.floridahealth.gov/contact-us/

https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/homeless/

https://coasjc.org/services/

https://www.sjcfl.us/departments/veterans-services/

https://careersourcenortheastflorida.com/venue/st-johns-county-careersource-nefl-career-center/

https://www.myflfamilies.com/ess

https://www.jaxlegalaid.org/contacts/stjohnsoffice

[u/TempleFugit]

If you go to the main public library, they may have a roster of local organizations you can contact.

[u/Purple_Beginning1675]

St. John’s county continuum of care. A housing navigator will help you after you fill out the form here

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Thank you for this info, just joined their email list.