Practical links for people in recovery housing in Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and North Miami Beach — helplines, free or reduced transportation, food benefits, clinics, disability benefits, housing, jobs, and nearby meetings.
Please verify before you go. Eligibility, hours, and waitlists change. Blue Waters Recovery Foundation does not run these programs — we share official agency links to help you get started. Call ahead or check the agency website. In an emergency, dial 911.
Nearby = within about 10 miles of the neighborhood (straight line), plus countywide, statewide, phone, and online programs that serve it. Distances are from the area, not a street address. A group button shows the general resources plus that group’s own programs; programs made only for other groups are hidden until you choose “Everyone.”
A peer specialist is someone in long-term recovery who is trained and certified to help others in recovery. They help you set goals, work through paperwork and appointments, and connect you to services and community support. They aren't a therapist, a doctor or a sponsor. Peer support is free for our residents, and a peer specialist can come to you at home. Let a manager know you'd like one, or call directly and say you live at a Blue Waters Recovery Foundation / Sober Living by Tiffany house. Learn more about peer specialists.
Go-to for Broward residents
South Florida Wellness Network
Free
A peer-run Recovery Community Organization. Its Certified Recovery Peer Specialists offer one-on-one peer support and recovery navigation, plus help connecting to housing, jobs and school, support groups, life skills and wellness activities (including WRAP, Wellness Recovery Action Planning). It also hands out Narcan (naloxone) kits and trains people to use them.
South Florida Wellness Network official website (sfwn.org, About and Trainings pages; checked Oct 11, 2026). Also serves Miami-Dade (RCC Miami-Dade, 3408 NW 7th Ave, Miami).
Go-to for Miami-Dade residents
WestCare (The Village South)
Free
The Village South is WestCare Florida's nonprofit serving Miami-Dade and Broward. Its peer support specialists are people in recovery who help with recovery goals, care coordination and case management, and warm hand-offs to food, housing, work, benefits and other community supports.
WestCare Foundation, "Florida, South – The Village South" page, and villagesouth.org Contact page (checked Oct 11, 2026).
Fellowship RCO (Fellowship Recovery Community Organization)
Free
A peer-led recovery community organization in Broward County. Its Certified Recovery Peer Specialists offer peer support and help with goals, jobs and continuing education. It also offers free, confidential weekly Telephone Recovery Support (calls Mon–Fri, 10 AM–5 PM) and runs Rotary Connection, a free bus with peer navigators that stops at RCO Central on its Central Broward route.
Fellowship RCO official website (fellowshiprco.org home, Recovery Community Centers, Telephone Recovery Support and Rotary Connection pages; checked Oct 12, 2026).
Start here — helplines
If you are unsure where to begin, these free lines can connect you to housing, food, crisis, and benefits help.
954-563-4357 · Coordinated Entry for shelter & housing in Broward
Transportation
Broward County Transit (BCT) and Miami-Dade Transit buses and trains, free and reduced passes, how to get between counties, free city shuttles, free Medicaid rides to medical appointments, rail, help getting your driver license back, and a nearby library with free Wi-Fi when you need to apply online.
BCT fixed-route buses
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Countywide bus service. Exact fare required. Use the RideBCT app for trip planning and payment.
Free monthly BCT bus pass for eligible Broward residents with household income at or below 225% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. One pass per calendar month.
Lower fares for Medicare card holders or people with documented disability (doctor letter stating 50%+ permanent disability, or recent SSA Award Letter). Reduced Fare Photo I.D. photos at Broward Central Terminal and Lauderhill Transit Center.
Door-to-door shared-ride for people who cannot use fixed-route buses (ADA and/or Transportation Disadvantaged eligibility). One-way fare is exact cash to the driver.
Miami-Dade's county buses and trains. Metrobus and Metrorail cost $2.25 a ride ($1.10 discount fare), and bus-to-bus and bus-to-rail transfers are free. Metromover is free (downtown Miami, Omni and Brickell, 7 days a week). Metrorail runs 5 AM to midnight every day and connects to Tri-Rail. Pay with an EASY Card or EASY Ticket, contactless payment, or the GO Miami-Dade Transit app; Metrobus also takes cash, but Metrorail fare gates don't. A 1-month pass is $112.50 ($56.25 discount fare).
Need a letter of residency for your ID? Free and reduced Miami-Dade fares need a Florida ID with a Miami-Dade address. Let a manager know at least 48 hours before you need a letter.
Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW): Metrobus, Metrorail, Metromover, Transit Fares and Transit Pass pages (checked Oct 11, 2026).
Free Miami-Dade transit cards
Free
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Miami-Dade residents can ride Metrobus and Metrorail free with one of these EASY Cards. Each needs a current Florida ID or driver license with a Miami-Dade physical address.
Golden Passport: for people 65 or older, or anyone who gets Social Security benefits (bring a current Social Security printout; under 65 renews every year). Apply online or in person.
Transit Mobility EASY Card: for residents with yearly income under $35,910 (bring your Social Security card and proof of income). Limited grant, first come, first served; you must ride at least 12 times a month to keep it.
Patriot Passport: for Miami-Dade veterans with yearly income of $38,686 or less, or with a service-connected disability.
Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) passes: free passes given out only through approved nonprofit agencies, not to individuals. Ask your case manager whether their agency takes part.
Miami-Dade DTPW Golden Passport, Mobility EASY Card, Patriot Passport and Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Program pages (checked Oct 11, 2026). Income limits change; check the page before you apply.
Miami-Dade reduced fare (half price)
Half-price Metrobus and Metrorail ($1.10 a ride, $56.25 a month) with a discount EASY Card. Commuter-Reduced Fare: for low-income Miami-Dade residents within the county's income range; apply in person at the Golden Passport Office with a Florida ID showing a Miami-Dade address and proof of income. People with disabilities: apply online or in person with a Florida-licensed doctor's confirmation of the disability.
Questions: EASY Card Financial Center 786-469-5151 (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM)
Miami-Dade DTPW Commuter-Reduced Fare and EASY Card for People with Disabilities pages (checked Oct 11, 2026).
STS paratransit (Miami-Dade)
Special Transportation Service: door-to-door shared rides for Miami-Dade residents whose disability (physical or mental, including temporary) keeps them from using Metrobus, Metrorail or Metromover on their own. Runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across most of the county. $3.50 per one-way trip. Certified STS riders also ride Metrobus and Metrorail free.
How to apply: fill out the application; a Florida-licensed doctor completes the medical part. Send it with your medical records by email to [email protected], by fax to 786-469-5033, or by mail. You'll get an answer by mail within 21 days.
Miami-Dade DTPW Special Transportation Service page and STS application (checked Oct 11, 2026).
Tri-Rail
Commuter rail linking Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach. Discount fares (half price) for students, seniors 65+, people with disabilities, veterans with a service-connected disability and children 12 and under, with a Discount EASY Card or an upgraded SoFloGO app account.
Getting between counties (Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade)
Tri-Rail is the main way. 19 stations from Mangonia Park (north of West Palm Beach) through Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Cypress Creek, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Golden Glades to Miami Airport and MiamiCentral downtown. Each station page lists its connecting buses and shuttles.
Fares: weekdays $3 to $10 one way depending on how many zones you ride (half price with a discount card). Weekends and holidays: $5 for the whole day ($2.50 discount). Buy before you board at a station ticket machine or in the SoFloGO app. With an EASY Card, tap on before boarding and tap off after.
Into Miami-Dade: change to Metrorail at the Metrorail Transfer station in Hialeah, or catch Metrobus at Golden Glades and other stations. With money on your EASY Card, the transfer from Tri-Rail costs $1.20 to Metrorail and 60¢ to Metrobus (half that with a discount card), within 3 hours of tapping off.
Riding a lot? The Regional Monthly Pass ($165, or $83 discount) covers unlimited Tri-Rail, Metrorail and Metrobus for the calendar month.
Tri-Rail to a BCT or Palm Tran bus: 50¢ for buses that stop at the Tri-Rail station. With an EASY Card, print a Transfer-to-Bus ticket at the station machine after you get off the train and hand it to the driver.
Bus to Tri-Rail: keep your BCT or Palm Tran transfer receipt, or show your Miami-Dade EASY Card, for $2 off a full one-way or round-trip Tri-Rail ticket ($1 off a discount fare). Weekend fares don't get this discount.
BCT buses: pay the BCT fare and ask the driver for a transfer if you're changing to Miami-Dade Transit, Palm Tran or Tri-Rail. Coming from those systems onto BCT costs 50¢ with their transfer. BCT does not accept Miami-Dade or Tri-Rail EASY Cards as payment.
Cross-county buses: BCT Route 1 runs along Federal Highway (US 1) from Broward Central Terminal to Aventura Mall, where it meets Miami-Dade buses. At the Golden Glades station, BCT Routes 18 and 441 Breeze meet Miami-Dade Metrobus 75, 77 and the 95 Express. Palm Tran Routes 2 and 94 serve the Boca Raton Tri-Rail station.
Brightline is faster but costs more (see the Brightline card below).
Tri-Rail (SFRTA) Calculating Your Fare, Discount Policy, Transfers and station pages; BCT Route 1 schedule (effective Oct 26, 2025); Miami-Dade DTPW fares page; Palm Tran Fares & Passes page (checked Oct 11, 2026). Fares and transfer rules can change; check before you ride.
Pompano Beach Community Shuttle
Free
Four free city shuttle routes (Red, Orange, Green and Blue) run with Broward County Transit inside Pompano Beach. They stop at places like the Northeast Transit Center, Publix stores, Pompano Citi Centre, the post office, Broward Health North, the Pompano Beach Tri-Rail station and the Northwest Branch Library. No fare inside the city; if you transfer to a regular BCT bus, you pay the BCT fare. Wheelchair accessible, with bike racks.
When: Monday–Friday, about 9 AM–5 PM, roughly once an hour. No service on weekends or city holidays. Info:954-463-0845 (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM)
City of Pompano Beach Community Shuttle Program page and BCT route pamphlets (checked Oct 11, 2026).
LauderGO! Community Shuttle (Fort Lauderdale)
Free
Fort Lauderdale's free city shuttle, with five routes. Most useful for errands and appointments: the Downtown Link (Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM–6 PM) goes to BCT Central Terminal, the courthouses and Flagler Village; the NW Community Link (Mon–Fri, 6:20 AM–7:18 PM) runs along and north of Broward Boulevard and connects to Tri-Rail; the Neighborhood Link (Mon–Fri mornings) serves Life Net Cooperative Feeding, ChildNet and the African American Research Library. The Beach Link and Las Olas Link also run on weekends. Transfers to BCT buses or Tri-Rail cost the regular fare.
City of Fort Lauderdale LauderGO! Community Shuttle page and Broward County Transit Community Shuttles page (checked Oct 11, 2026). Oakland Park and Wilton Manors are not on BCT's list of free city shuttles.
North Miami & North Miami Beach free shuttles
Free
NoMi Express (North Miami): free trolley routes around North Miami, Monday–Friday, 7 AM–7 PM, no service on weekends. NMB Line (North Miami Beach): free shuttle with three routes (Gold, Blue, Purple), Monday–Saturday, 7:30 AM–7:30 PM, with real-time arrivals and Miami-Dade Transit connections in the NMB Transit app.
Freebee on-demand rides: both cities also offer Freebee, small electric cars you request in the Ride Freebee app or by calling 855-918-3733. Rides stay inside each city's service area. North Miami: Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM, Fri 8 AM–9 PM, Sat 10 AM–9 PM, Sun 10 AM–6 PM. North Miami Beach: Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM, Sat 1–7 PM, no Sunday service. Request at least 45 minutes before closing.
City of North Miami NoMi Express and Freebee pages; City of North Miami Beach NMB Line and Freebee pages; Freebee service-area pages (checked Oct 11, 2026). The Free label is for NoMi Express and the NMB Line.
Medicaid rides to medical appointments
If you have Florida Medicaid and no other way to get there, Medicaid covers non-emergency rides to Medicaid-covered care, such as doctor, dental and mental health appointments, and other covered treatment. Every Medicaid health plan includes rides. There may be a $1 copay per trip unless you're exempt or your plan waives it.
How to book a ride:
In a Medicaid health plan (Sunshine, Humana, Molina, Simply and others): call your plan and ask for its transportation (ride) number. Use the phone number from your health plan's membership card. The numbers on the back of the gold Florida Medicaid card are for providers only.
Not sure which plan you're in, or not in a plan? Call the Medicaid Helpline at 1-877-254-1055.
Book at least 3 business days before your appointment. Have ready: your full name, Medicaid ID number, date of birth, pickup and drop-off addresses, your health plan's name, the appointment date and time, and a phone number.
If the appointment is canceled or moved, call the ride company right away.
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA): Non-Emergency Transportation Services page, Medicaid Transportation Services brochure, NET coverage policy (Rule 59G-4.330) and "Using Florida Medicaid" brochure (checked Oct 11, 2026).
Get your driver license back (reinstatement help)
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Don't drive on a suspended license. Start by checking your status for free with the state's Driver License Check. It shows why your license is suspended. For unpaid tickets or missed court dates, contact the clerk in the county where the ticket was issued, pay or set up a payment plan, then pay the state reinstatement fee (starting at $60) at a driver license office.
Broward tickets: see the Broward Clerk of Courts card under Getting a vehicle (status check, payment plans and Operation Green Light). Legal Aid Service of Broward County helps eligible Broward residents (household income up to 300% of the federal poverty level) with driver license reinstatement: call 754-312-3350.
Miami-Dade tickets: the Clerk offers monthly payment plans for unpaid tickets and court costs (sign up through its Traffic Online System). Missing a payment brings the suspension back. Operation Green Light runs October 5–18, 2026, and collection fees are removed during it (online, by phone or in person). Got a ticket for driving with a suspended license without knowing? The free Driver's License Assistance Court (DLAC) can help: 305-548-5363.
FLHSMV Driver License Check and suspension pages; Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller Suspended License and Operation Green Light pages; Eleventh Judicial Circuit DLAC page; Legal Aid Service of Broward County Consumer Rights page (checked Oct 11, 2026). DUI suspensions: see Getting a vehicle.
Brightline (fast train to Orlando)
Fast, comfortable train with stations in Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando (at Orlando International Airport). It costs more than Tri-Rail, so it's best for an occasional trip, like visiting family in Orlando. For daily trips to work or appointments, Tri-Rail and the bus are the better choice.
Brightline official website and press room (station list checked Oct 11, 2026).
Free food when you arrive with nothing
New to the house with no money, food, or ID? Here’s how to eat today and get groceries coming in the next week or so. Every program below is free. We don’t run them, so call ahead because hours change.
First 72 hours: what to do
Eat today: go to a free meal or pantry near your house (see the lists below by area).
Call 211, free and open 24/7. Ask for food delivery and pantries for your ZIP code. Broward: 211 or 954-390-0493. Miami-Dade: 211 or 305-631-4211. You can also text your ZIP code to 898211.
Apply for SNAP (food stamps) today on MyACCESS. If you have almost no income and almost no money, you may get expedited (fast) SNAP, with benefits approved within about 7 days. No ID? Apply anyway. DCF can confirm who you are in other ways.
Broward houses: call Poverello at 954-561-3663 about weekly emergency groceries while you wait for SNAP. Ask if delivery is available.
When your EBT card comes in the mail, set your PIN at 1-888-356-3281. Then you can order groceries online for pickup or delivery.
Get benefits started
Expedited SNAP (fast food stamps)
Free
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You may qualify for fast processing if you have less than $150 in income this month and $100 or less in cash or bank accounts. DCF screens every application for this, so answer the money questions honestly. Florida policy is to approve within 4 days when you don’t already have an EBT card. Then the card is mailed, which takes 5–7 business days. Use an address where you can get mail.
No ID? Apply anyway. You’ll need to confirm who you are, but DCF can do that by talking with someone who knows you or by asking questions online. Other papers can come later. DCF Call Center:850-300-4323
Most adults 18–64 without children can get SNAP for 3 months. To keep it longer, they need to work or join a job-training program about 80 hours a month. Living in a sober home doesn’t count as an exemption, but being in a treatment program might. Tell DCF your situation.
Help with your application
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Feeding South Florida can help you apply for SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistance, and lets you use phones, computers, and fax for your application. Call or email to set up a time.
Once you have your EBT card and PIN, you can order groceries online with SNAP from stores like Walmart, Amazon, Aldi, Publix, and others for pickup or delivery. Check each store’s website to see if it delivers to your ZIP code.
Good to know: SNAP pays only for food. Delivery, service, and tip fees need a separate debit or credit card. Some stores offer free pickup for EBT orders.
Most free delivery programs are for adults 60 and older, or people who are homebound, disabled, or have a chronic illness. Ask anyway, and say if you have a health condition.
Poverello: Broward Emergency Food Program
Free
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Weekly free groceries for up to 6 weeks for Broward adults 18+ facing a sudden hardship, like losing a job or income or needing food right away. No diagnosis needed. You can’t already be getting SNAP. Free DoorDash delivery is available for eligible clients, so ask if your address qualifies. Fuel Packs (no-cook food bags) are available with no appointment and no eligibility rules.
Volunteers deliver meal kits and groceries once a month to vulnerable and homebound households inside Oakland Park city limits. Call to ask if you qualify. Upcoming delivery days: Oct 24, Nov 21, and Dec 19, 2026.
Meals delivered to adults 60+ in Broward who are homebound, recovering from illness or surgery, or can’t safely shop or cook. Their “End the Wait” program may start meals right away for eligible seniors.
Home-delivered meals for adults 60+ who are homebound, plus a short-term emergency meal program for people who are homebound or have very low income. They also help adults with disabilities.
Grocery boxes and frozen meals delivered every two weeks to seniors who are homebound, have no transportation, or live alone. There are eligibility rules, and spots depend on openings.
Free meals every day, including weekends. The afternoon meal is listed at 2:00–3:30 PM. Walk-ins welcome, and no papers needed. They also have clothing, shoes, and showers.
Address: 3460 Powerline Rd, Oakland Park, FL 33309 Phone:954-801-8283
Free morning meals every day (listed 9–11 AM). Food pantry boxes may require ID. They can also help people experiencing homelessness get a birth certificate and Florida ID.
Address: 1 NW 33rd Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Phone:954-792-2328
There are fewer daily hot-meal sites in North Dade. Start with Joshua’s Heart for groceries, and call 211 Miami for this week’s food events.
Joshua’s Heart Foundation pantry
Free
Free groceries once a week: walk up Monday or Thursday afternoon (12–3 PM), plus two Saturdays a month from 10 AM. No sign-up needed. Bring a bag and expect a line.
Address: 2056 NE 155th St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162 Phone:305-944-4452
Drive-thru and walk-up grocery giveaways, first come, first served. North Miami Beach: Thursday, Oct 15, 2026, 9 AM–noon at Uleta Park Community Center, 386 NE 169th St. Farm Share posts more dates online.
Camillus House Day Center, 1603 NW 7th Ave: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM, plus Tue and Thu 12:30 PM. Miami Rescue Mission, 2020 NW 1st Ave: Mon–Fri 3–5 PM. Both are south of North Miami.
Information comes from each program’s website and official city, county, Florida DCF, and USDA pages (checked October 2026). Hours, eligibility, and delivery areas change, so please call before you go.
Food & benefits
Apply for SNAP food assistance online, and find free meals and pantries near Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
Florida SNAP (food assistance)
Free
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Monthly EBT benefits for groceries. Apply free online through MyACCESS — you can also apply for Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) and Medicaid on the same application.
Never pay a third party to apply.
Need a letter of residency? Let a manager know at least 48 hours before you need it.
No account? You can create one. No phone or email? You can still apply without an account: on the login page, choose the option to apply without creating an account.
Fill out the application.
At the end, write down your application number, or have the confirmation sent to a friend’s email.
The next day, call 850-300-4323 to do your interview. Call at 7:59 AM to get in line, or try later in the day around 2:30 PM.
Important: In most cases they will not call you for the interview, so you need to call them.
Need a letter of residency? Let a manager know at least 48 hours before you need it.
Temporary cash aid for eligible families with children under 18 (or under 19 if still in high school). Same MyACCESS portal as SNAP and Medicaid. Parents usually must cooperate with child support enforcement (with a good-cause exception when safety is at risk).
Closest grocery stores to each Blue Waters house area (about 2–3 miles). Most major chains accept Florida SNAP/EBT for eligible foods — look for the QUEST logo. Publix plazas also have a pharmacy; those are listed under Pharmacies. Hours change; call or check the store link before you go. Distances are from the neighborhood, not a house address.
Near Pompano Beach
Some locations also sit near another house area and will show when you filter to that area too.
Publix (Pine Lake Plaza)
Grocery
Publix supermarket (grocery). A separate card under Pharmacies lists the Publix Pharmacy at this plaza. Distances are from the house-area neighborhood (straight line), not a street address.
Address: 411 S Cypress Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Phone:954-784-3277 Hours: Daily 7 AM–10 PM SNAP/EBT: Accepted for eligible food items (look for QUEST/EBT at checkout).
Local grocery; phone from public listing (checked Oct 2026). Ask at checkout about EBT.
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery
Walmart supermarket (grocery). A separate card under Pharmacies lists the Walmart Pharmacy at this store. Distances are from the house-area neighborhood (straight line), not a street address.
Address: 2300 W Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069 Phone:954-971-7170 Hours: Daily 6 AM–11 PM (confirm on Walmart.com) SNAP/EBT: Accepted for eligible food items (look for QUEST/EBT at checkout).
Walmart store #2962; hours from local listings, confirm on walmart.com (checked Oct 2026). SNAP/EBT accepted for eligible foods.
Publix (Pompano Shopping Center)
Grocery
Publix supermarket (grocery). A separate card under Pharmacies lists the Publix Pharmacy at this plaza. Distances are from the house-area neighborhood (straight line), not a street address.
Address: 2511 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33062 Phone:954-786-7964 Hours: Daily 7 AM–10 PM SNAP/EBT: Accepted for eligible food items (look for QUEST/EBT at checkout).
Publix store locator (checked Oct 2026). SNAP/EBT for eligible foods.
Near Oakland Park
Some locations also sit near another house area and will show when you filter to that area too.
Publix at Dixie Crossing
Grocery
Publix supermarket (grocery). A separate card under Pharmacies lists the Publix Pharmacy at this plaza. Distances are from the house-area neighborhood (straight line), not a street address.
Address: 950 E Commercial Blvd, Oakland Park, FL 33334 Phone:954-776-5435 Hours: Daily 7 AM–10 PM SNAP/EBT: Accepted for eligible food items (look for QUEST/EBT at checkout).
Publix store locator (checked Oct 2026). SNAP/EBT for eligible foods.
ALDI (Oakland Park)
Grocery
Supermarket for groceries. Distances are from the house-area neighborhood (straight line), not a street address.
Address: 1033 E Oakland Park Blvd, Oakland Park, FL 33334 Phone:855-955-2534 Hours: Daily (confirm on aldi.us) SNAP/EBT: Accepted for eligible food items (look for QUEST/EBT at checkout).
Public store listing / winndixie.com (checked Oct 2026). SNAP/EBT for eligible foods at Winn-Dixie.
Near North Miami / North Miami Beach
Some locations also sit near another house area and will show when you filter to that area too.
ALDI (North Miami Beach)
Grocery
Supermarket for groceries. Distances are from the house-area neighborhood (straight line), not a street address.
Address: 735 NE 167th St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162 Phone:855-955-2534 Hours: Daily (confirm on aldi.us) SNAP/EBT: Accepted for eligible food items (look for QUEST/EBT at checkout).
ALDI store locator (checked Oct 2026). SNAP/EBT accepted in-store per aldi.us.
Publix (Jefferson Plaza)
Grocery
Publix supermarket (grocery). A separate card under Pharmacies lists the Publix Pharmacy at this plaza. Distances are from the house-area neighborhood (straight line), not a street address.
Address: 930 N Miami Beach Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33162 Phone:305-947-5485 Hours: Daily 7 AM–10 PM SNAP/EBT: Accepted for eligible food items (look for QUEST/EBT at checkout).
Publix store locator (checked Oct 2026). SNAP/EBT for eligible foods.
Publix at North Miami
Grocery
Publix supermarket (grocery). A separate card under Pharmacies lists the Publix Pharmacy at this plaza. Distances are from the house-area neighborhood (straight line), not a street address.
Address: 12855 NE 6th Ave, North Miami, FL 33161 Phone:305-891-1024 Hours: Daily 7 AM–10 PM SNAP/EBT: Accepted for eligible food items (look for QUEST/EBT at checkout).
presidentesupermarkets.com location materials (checked Oct 2026). Ask at checkout about EBT.
Winn-Dixie (Intercoastal Mall)
Grocery
Supermarket for groceries. Distances are from the house-area neighborhood (straight line), not a street address.
Address: 3805 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach, FL 33160 Phone:305-949-8298 Hours: Daily 7 AM–11 PM SNAP/EBT: Accepted for eligible food items (look for QUEST/EBT at checkout).
Winn-Dixie store details (checked Oct 2026). ~4 mi from the North Miami hub — a short drive. SNAP/EBT for eligible foods.
Pharmacies
Closest pharmacies to each Blue Waters house area (about 2–3 miles). Publix and Walmart pharmacy counters are listed here separately from the supermarket cards (see Groceries). Hours change; call or check the store link before you go. Distances are from the neighborhood, not a house address.
Near Pompano Beach
Some locations also sit near another house area and will show when you filter to that area too.
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy (prescriptions) inside the Supercenter on W Atlantic Blvd. The supermarket at this store is listed separately under Groceries. Distances are from the house-area neighborhood (straight line), not a street address.
Address: 2300 W Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069 Pharmacy phone:954-971-6434 Hours: Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun 10 AM–6 PM (confirm on Walmart.com) Note: SNAP/EBT does not cover prescriptions.
Walmart Pharmacy at store #2962; phone and hours from pharmacy listings (WellRx / Healthgrades), confirm on walmart.com (checked Oct 2026).
Publix Pharmacy (Pine Lake Plaza)
Pharmacy
Publix Pharmacy (prescriptions). The supermarket at this plaza is listed separately under Groceries. Distances are from the house-area neighborhood (straight line), not a street address.
Address: 411 S Cypress Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Phone:954-784-3284 Hours: Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM SNAP/EBT: Not for prescriptions; ask about eligible grocery items if this store sells food.
Publix Pharmacy hours from store locator (checked Oct 2026). Same plaza as the grocery.
Walgreens (E Atlantic Blvd)
Pharmacy
Pharmacy for prescriptions and over-the-counter needs. Distances are from the house-area neighborhood (straight line), not a street address.
Address: 1101 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Phone:954-942-2002 Hours: Pharmacy roughly 8 AM–10 PM (closes briefly for meal break; confirm on walgreens.com) SNAP/EBT: Not for prescriptions; ask about eligible grocery items if this store sells food.
Pharmacy for prescriptions and over-the-counter needs. Distances are from the house-area neighborhood (straight line), not a street address.
Address: 2036 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Phone:954-781-6876 Hours: Store open 24 hours · Pharmacy typically to 8 PM (confirm on cvs.com) SNAP/EBT: Not for prescriptions; ask about eligible grocery items if this store sells food.
Publix Pharmacy (prescriptions). The supermarket at this plaza is listed separately under Groceries. Distances are from the house-area neighborhood (straight line), not a street address.
Address: 2511 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33062 Phone:954-786-7969 Hours: Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM SNAP/EBT: Not for prescriptions; ask about eligible grocery items if this store sells food.
Publix Pharmacy from store locator (checked Oct 2026).
Near Oakland Park
Some locations also sit near another house area and will show when you filter to that area too.
CVS Pharmacy (E Commercial Blvd)
Pharmacy
Pharmacy for prescriptions and over-the-counter needs. Distances are from the house-area neighborhood (straight line), not a street address.
Address: 1701 E Commercial Blvd, Oakland Park, FL 33334 Phone:954-771-0660 Hours: Confirm on cvs.com SNAP/EBT: Not for prescriptions; ask about eligible grocery items if this store sells food.
CVS / public pharmacy listings (checked Oct 2026).
Publix Pharmacy at Dixie Crossing
Pharmacy
Publix Pharmacy (prescriptions). The supermarket at this plaza is listed separately under Groceries. Distances are from the house-area neighborhood (straight line), not a street address.
Address: 950 E Commercial Blvd, Oakland Park, FL 33334 Phone:954-991-6700 Hours: Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM SNAP/EBT: Not for prescriptions; ask about eligible grocery items if this store sells food.
Publix Pharmacy from store locator (checked Oct 2026).
Walgreens (E Commercial Blvd)
Pharmacy
Pharmacy for prescriptions and over-the-counter needs. Distances are from the house-area neighborhood (straight line), not a street address.
Address: 601 E Commercial Blvd, Oakland Park, FL 33334 Phone:954-772-4206 Hours: Confirm on walgreens.com SNAP/EBT: Not for prescriptions; ask about eligible grocery items if this store sells food.
Pharmacy for prescriptions and over-the-counter needs. Distances are from the house-area neighborhood (straight line), not a street address.
Address: 110 NE 44th St, Oakland Park, FL 33334 Phone:954-563-3009 Hours: Confirm on walgreens.com SNAP/EBT: Not for prescriptions; ask about eligible grocery items if this store sells food.
Some locations also sit near another house area and will show when you filter to that area too.
CVS Pharmacy (NE 6th Ave)
Pharmacy
Pharmacy for prescriptions and over-the-counter needs. Distances are from the house-area neighborhood (straight line), not a street address.
Address: 16550 NE 6th Ave, North Miami Beach, FL 33162 Hours: Confirm on cvs.com SNAP/EBT: Not for prescriptions; ask about eligible grocery items if this store sells food.
Pharmacy for prescriptions and over-the-counter needs. Distances are from the house-area neighborhood (straight line), not a street address.
Address: 791 NE 167th St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162 Phone:305-652-7332 Hours: Confirm on walgreens.com SNAP/EBT: Not for prescriptions; ask about eligible grocery items if this store sells food.
Publix Pharmacy (prescriptions). The supermarket at this plaza is listed separately under Groceries. Distances are from the house-area neighborhood (straight line), not a street address.
Address: 930 N Miami Beach Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33162 Phone:786-654-6396 Hours: Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM SNAP/EBT: Not for prescriptions; ask about eligible grocery items if this store sells food.
Publix Pharmacy from store locator (checked Oct 2026).
Publix Pharmacy at North Miami
Pharmacy
Publix Pharmacy (prescriptions). The supermarket at this plaza is listed separately under Groceries. Distances are from the house-area neighborhood (straight line), not a street address.
Address: 12855 NE 6th Ave, North Miami, FL 33161 Phone:305-891-7054 Hours: Confirm on publix.com SNAP/EBT: Not for prescriptions; ask about eligible grocery items if this store sells food.
Publix Pharmacy from store locator (checked Oct 2026).
Detox & withdrawal help
Medically supervised detox and crisis programs near our houses. Public programs are listed first. Beds and payment rules change, so call before you go. Blue Waters Recovery Foundation does not run these programs and is not paid to list them.
Emergency? Call 911 for a seizure, confusion or hallucinations, chest pain, trouble breathing, or a possible overdose. For a mental-health or substance-use crisis, call or text 988. For help finding a bed, dial 211.
Help line for Miami-Dade state-funded mental health & substance use care
Near Pompano Beach
Closest public detox is BARC in Fort Lauderdale. For a walk-in crisis assessment, use the Henderson CRC.
BARC Central detox (Broward County)
Broward County’s public addiction center. Medically supervised detox for adults 18+, plus residential care, outpatient and medication treatment (MAT). Takes Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance. If you have no insurance, ask about the sliding fee based on income.
Address: 325 SW 28th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 (~9.0 mi) Main:954-357-4880 Schedule assessment:954-357-4851 Access: Detox intake 24/7. Assessments daily 7 AM–9 PM (last one starts 6 PM). Appointments preferred; walk-ins seen if time allows.
Walk-in crisis center for adults 18+, part of Broward’s publicly funded Central Receiving System (BBHC network). Staff assess you and connect you to detox, a crisis bed or other care. You do not need insurance to walk in; ask about any costs for later services.
Address: 4720 N State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319 (~4.9 mi) CRC:954-606-0911 Mobile Response Team (adults & youth):954-463-0911 Access: Walk in any time, 24/7. Henderson’s Mobile Response Team can also come to you.
Henderson’s crisis stabilization unit and state-licensed addictions receiving facility. A public, state-funded program that serves people regardless of ability to pay.
Address: 300 SW 27th Avenue (CSU); ARF listed at 330 SW 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (~7.5 mi) CSU:954-739-8066 Central Broward clinic:954-791-4300 Access: Usually reached through the Henderson CRC, Mobile Response, or a Baker Act / Marchman Act referral. Call first.
Hospital emergency room with inpatient behavioral health. Use it for dangerous withdrawal or a psychiatric emergency. Broward Health ERs can start opioid-withdrawal medication through the Hospital Opioid Bridge program.
Address: 6401 N Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 (~1.8 mi) Hospital:954-776-8500 Opioid Bridge info:954-355-4365 Access: Emergency room open 24/7. Emergency care is given regardless of ability to pay; ask about financial assistance.
Nearest full hospital emergency room to the Pompano houses. Use it for seizures, confusion, overdose or other dangerous withdrawal. Not a detox program.
Address: 201 E Sample Road, Deerfield Beach, FL 33064 (~3.3 mi) Hospital:954-941-8300 Opioid Bridge info:954-355-4365 Access: Emergency room open 24/7. Emergency care is given regardless of ability to pay; ask about financial assistance.
Private behavioral health hospital (formerly Fort Lauderdale Hospital) with medical detox and a state-licensed addictions receiving facility. Takes most insurance, including Medicare. Part of Broward’s state-funded network for crisis beds, so ask about options if you have no insurance.
Address: 5757 N Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, FL 33334 (~1.4 mi) Admissions 24/7:954-734-2001 Main:954-734-2000 Access: Walk-ins welcome. Free level-of-care assessments and admissions 24/7.
Private, state-licensed residential detox in Pompano Beach (a second detox site is at 3773 N Federal Hwy). Private insurance or self-pay.
Address: 150 SW 12th Avenue, Suite 320 (second detox site: 3773 N Federal Hwy), Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (~0.3 mi) Admissions (website):855-425-4846 SAMHSA-listed:877-256-2215 Access: Call first to check insurance and bed availability.
Private, state-licensed inpatient detox in Pompano Beach. Private insurance or self-pay.
Address: 100 NW 17th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (~0.7 mi) Admissions (website):954-833-7101 Facility (DCF record):954-977-8380 Access: Call first to check insurance and bed availability.
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center is about a mile away. BARC is the county’s public detox.
BARC Central detox (Broward County)
Broward County’s public addiction center. Medically supervised detox for adults 18+, plus residential care, outpatient and medication treatment (MAT). Takes Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance. If you have no insurance, ask about the sliding fee based on income.
Address: 325 SW 28th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 (~6.7 mi) Main:954-357-4880 Schedule assessment:954-357-4851 Access: Detox intake 24/7. Assessments daily 7 AM–9 PM (last one starts 6 PM). Appointments preferred; walk-ins seen if time allows.
Walk-in crisis center for adults 18+, part of Broward’s publicly funded Central Receiving System (BBHC network). Staff assess you and connect you to detox, a crisis bed or other care. You do not need insurance to walk in; ask about any costs for later services.
Address: 4720 N State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319 (~4.9 mi) CRC:954-606-0911 Mobile Response Team (adults & youth):954-463-0911 Access: Walk in any time, 24/7. Henderson’s Mobile Response Team can also come to you.
Henderson’s crisis stabilization unit and state-licensed addictions receiving facility. A public, state-funded program that serves people regardless of ability to pay.
Address: 300 SW 27th Avenue (CSU); ARF listed at 330 SW 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (~5.6 mi) CSU:954-739-8066 Central Broward clinic:954-791-4300 Access: Usually reached through the Henderson CRC, Mobile Response, or a Baker Act / Marchman Act referral. Call first.
Hospital emergency room with inpatient behavioral health. Use it for dangerous withdrawal or a psychiatric emergency. Broward Health ERs can start opioid-withdrawal medication through the Hospital Opioid Bridge program.
Address: 6401 N Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 (~1.9 mi) Hospital:954-776-8500 Opioid Bridge info:954-355-4365 Access: Emergency room open 24/7. Emergency care is given regardless of ability to pay; ask about financial assistance.
Public hospital emergency room and psychiatric emergency care. Its iMATR clinic offers medication treatment for opioid use, including for people without insurance.
Address: 1600 S Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 (~5.8 mi) Hospital:954-355-4400 iMATR program:954-468-8964 Opioid Bridge info:954-355-4365 Access: Emergency room open 24/7. Call the iMATR line to start medication treatment.
Memorial’s psychiatric emergency department treats anyone in a mental-health or substance-use crisis, regardless of ability to pay. Memorial’s addiction services include detox and medication treatment.
Address: 3501 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL 33021 (~12.0 mi) Behavioral health / SUD line:954-276-3400 Main:954-987-2000 Access: Psychiatric emergency department open 24/7.
Private behavioral health hospital (formerly Fort Lauderdale Hospital) with medical detox and a state-licensed addictions receiving facility. Takes most insurance, including Medicare. Part of Broward’s state-funded network for crisis beds, so ask about options if you have no insurance.
Address: 5757 N Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, FL 33334 (~1.1 mi) Admissions 24/7:954-734-2001 Main:954-734-2000 Access: Walk-ins welcome. Free level-of-care assessments and admissions 24/7.
Private, state-licensed residential detox near the Oakland Park houses. Private insurance or self-pay.
Address: 4841 NE 20th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 (~0.5 mi) Website:877-795-5762 SAMHSA-listed:954-834-5099 Access: Call first to check insurance and bed availability.
Miami-Dade public detox runs through Thriving Mind providers: Jackson and Banyan. Call 211 Miami (305-631-4211) for help finding an open bed.
Jackson CMHC (Opa-locka): ARF + detox
Jackson Health’s public crisis and addictions receiving facility, with inpatient detox. Closest public detox to the North Miami Beach houses. State-funded beds through Thriving Mind; also takes Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance.
Address: 15055 NW 27th Avenue, Unit 1, Opa-locka, FL 33054 (~3.1 mi) Main:786-466-2800 Access: Call first; hours vary by service. Thriving Mind posts open detox beds online.
Inpatient detox unit (Health and Recovery Center) at Jackson’s behavioral health hospital. Uninsured Miami-Dade residents can apply for Jackson financial assistance (bring photo ID and proof of address).
Address: 1695 NW 9th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136 (~8.9 mi) Main:305-355-7000 Access: Hospital open 24 hours. Call before going.
Nonprofit Banyan Health Systems’ 24/7 receiving center, with a detox and crisis stabilization unit in the same building. State-funded beds, sliding fee, and Medicaid accepted.
Address: 3800 W Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33134 (~10.9 mi) CRF / CSU:305-774-3600 Access: Open 24/7 for assessment and placement.
Nonprofit community mental health center with a 24/7 adult crisis stabilization unit. Thriving Mind lists Citrus as a detox provider; call to confirm an adult detox bed.
Miami-Dade County’s front door for addiction treatment. Staff evaluate adults and place them in county-funded outpatient or residential care. Sliding fee scale. Not a detox bed.
Address: 3140 NW 76th Street, Miami, FL 33147 (~6.2 mi) Central Intake:305-694-2766 Access: Walk-ins accepted. Call for current intake hours.
Nearest public hospital emergency room to the North Miami Beach houses. Use it for seizures, confusion, overdose or other dangerous withdrawal. Not a detox program.
Address: 160 NW 170th Street, North Miami Beach, FL 33169 (~0.8 mi) Hospital:305-651-1100 Access: Emergency room open 24/7. Uninsured Miami-Dade residents can apply for Jackson financial assistance.
Memorial’s psychiatric emergency department treats anyone in a mental-health or substance-use crisis, regardless of ability to pay. Memorial’s addiction services include detox and medication treatment.
Address: 3501 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL 33021 (~6.9 mi) Behavioral health / SUD line:954-276-3400 Main:954-987-2000 Access: Psychiatric emergency department open 24/7.
State-licensed residential detox less than a mile from the NE 156th St area. Its website lists several Medicaid plans (Simply, Molina, Aetna Better Health, AmeriHealth) and private insurance. Confirm your plan when you call.
Address: 16565 NE 4th Avenue, Miami (North Miami Beach area), FL 33162 (~0.5 mi) Admissions 24/7:833-818-3031 Miami facility:305-882-9360 Access: Admissions line answers 24/7. Call before going.
Comprehensive Psychiatric Center North (outpatient)
Outpatient clinic offering withdrawal management and medication treatment (MAT). Takes Medicaid. Only for people who are medically safe to detox without a bed.
Private, state-licensed inpatient detox in North Miami. Private insurance or self-pay.
Address: 13550 Memorial Highway, North Miami, FL 33161 (~1.4 mi) SAMHSA-listed:800-719-1090 Facility (DCF record):305-892-8440 Access: Call first to check insurance and bed availability.
Sources: Florida DCF licensing search, Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, Thriving Mind South Florida, FindTreatment.gov, and each program’s website (checked Oct 2026). Listing is not an endorsement. These programs are also on the resource map (filter: Detox / Withdrawal management). For non-medical respite before move-in, see The Respite.
For families & loved ones
Share these with your family or the people who care about you. Addiction affects the whole family, and these groups and helplines are for parents, partners, kids, siblings and friends, so they can get support too, whether or not their loved one is in recovery yet.
Recovery United (help for families)
Free
A nonprofit that helps families and individuals facing addiction figure out what to do next. Fill out a short online form and a Family Advocate contacts you, usually within 24 hours, to talk through options such as detox, treatment programs, counseling, intervention help and family support. It does not provide treatment itself and is not a crisis line. It is a Christian organization, but you don't have to share its beliefs to get help.
Contact: online form. In an emergency, call 911 or call/text 988.
Support meetings for anyone affected by someone else's drinking, whether the person is still drinking or not. Alateen is for teens. No dues or fees; groups may pass a basket for voluntary donations. Many meetings are in person, and some are online or by phone.
Nar-Anon (family & friends of someone who uses drugs)
Free
A 12-step support group for relatives and friends of someone with a drug addiction. Narateen is for teens. No dues or fees; just come to a meeting. The Florida list is sorted by county, and some groups meet online. Check the listing before you go, since times change.
A 12-step fellowship for family and friends worried about a loved one's drug or alcohol use or related behavior. No dues or fees, and first names only. There are in-person and online meetings, including groups for parents and siblings.
Free online and in-person meetings for family and friends of someone with an addiction. Instead of the 12 steps, it teaches practical tools for coping, better communication and taking care of yourself. Meetings are run by trained facilitators.
Note: for residents, SMART Recovery meetings don’t count toward Blue Waters’ required weekly meetings.
A nonprofit helpline for parents, grandparents, partners and other family members of someone using drugs or alcohol. A trained specialist helps you plan next steps for your loved one and yourself. Free, confidential, in English and Spanish. Not a crisis line; in an emergency call 911.
Call:855-378-4373 Text: CONNECT to 55753 (a specialist replies within 24 hours; message and data rates may apply)
NAMI Broward: family support group & Family-to-Family
Free
For family members of someone who also lives with a mental health condition. The Family Support Group is a free, peer-led group run by people with a loved one who has a mental health condition. Family-to-Family is a free 8-session class on coping, communication and handling a crisis. Sign up on the NAMI Broward website.
Sources: each organization's official website (checked Oct 2026). Blue Waters Recovery Foundation does not run these groups and is not paid to list them. Listing is not an endorsement.
Medical & behavioral health
Sliding-fee primary care, crisis support, and public addiction treatment serving Broward and Miami-Dade.
Archways
A Fort Lauderdale nonprofit behavioral health provider serving Broward County since 1983, for adults living with mental health conditions, including those also facing substance use. Services include psychiatric evaluations and medication management (with an on-site Genoa pharmacy), case management (help with Medicaid, SSI and other benefits, and healthcare), and psychosocial rehabilitation skill-building groups. Some clients get weekly support from a case manager and a peer support specialist together. Call intake to schedule an assessment; if Archways isn't the right fit, they'll refer you elsewhere in Broward. Ask about cost and insurance when you call.
Call:(954) 763-2030 · 919 NE 13th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Archways official website (archways.org: Services, Case Management, Medication Management and Contact pages; checked Oct 13, 2026).
The Respite — Fellowship RCO
A place clients can go to detox before they’re allowed to stay at Blue Waters. Beds are not always available. Cost is generally about $75/day; scholarship beds are sometimes available — the person needs to contact The Respite directly to ask. If no scholarship bed is open, they pay (when a bed is available).
Fellowship Recovery Community Organization · External program — contact them for current beds, cost, and scholarships.
NSU College of Dental Medicine — Dental reconstruction
Nova Southeastern University (NSU Health) teaching clinics offer prosthodontics — reconstructing and replacing missing teeth and oral/facial structures (crowns, bridges, veneers, partial/complete dentures, implant restorations, All-on-Four). Student and resident clinics are typically more affordable than private practice; faculty practice is also available. Oral & maxillofacial surgery (extractions, implants, jaw surgery, trauma/reconstruction) is offered at the NSU/Broward Health surgical clinic.
Main dental clinics (Davie): 3050 S. University Drive, Davie, FL 33314 · 954-262-7500 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Ft. Lauderdale): 1625 SE 3rd Ave, Suite 802, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 · 954-262-7534 Scheduling help: NSU Patient Engagement 954-NSU-CARE (954-678-2273) · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm Urgent Care (Davie only): Walk-in for swelling, acute pain, or urgent needs — first come, first served (no appointment).
Confirm current fees, insurance, and wait times when you call. Info from NSU Health / NSU College of Dental Medicine public pages (verified Oct 2026).
Broward Partnership — Smiles Work! (free dental)
Free
Free dental care for homeless adults: hygiene, fillings, X-rays, gum treatment, extractions, oral cancer screening, and referrals for oral surgery. Blue Waters / Sober Living by Tiffany residents are typically classified as homeless for program eligibility — confirm with Smiles Work! when calling.
Address: 920 NW 7th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Phone:954-779-3990
Community health center dental clinics: exams, X-rays and cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures and partials, root canals, night guards, and some oral surgery, with referrals to specialists when needed. They take Medicaid dental plans (DentaQuest and Liberty Dental) and many other insurance plans. If you're uninsured or underinsured and your household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, you may qualify for a sliding-fee discount. Bring proof of income for everyone in your household.
Fort Lauderdale: 871 W Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 · (954) 567-7141 Oakland Park: 3160 Powerline Rd, Oakland Park, FL 33309 · (954) 567-7141 Midtown Miami: 3510 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33137 · (305) 576-1234 Little Havana: 1800 SW 1st St, Miami, FL 33135 · (305) 576-1234 Appointments:(305) 576-1234 (English #470, Spanish #471, Creole #124) · Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 AM–5:15 PM; Wed 8 AM until 7 or 7:30 PM, depending on location
Community health centers offering primary care, behavioral health, HIV/STI testing, PrEP/PEP, and dental at select sites. Sliding-fee discounts for eligible uninsured Broward & Miami-Dade residents.
Sliding-fee primary care closest to the Pompano Beach campus, with on-site pharmacy. Call to register as a new patient — no public PDF registration form is posted online.
Address: 2011 NW 3rd Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Phone:954-786-5901
Major Broward behavioral-health provider. Walk-in Centralized Receiving Center (CRC) for adults 18+ in voluntary crisis, plus mobile crisis and outpatient clinics.
CRC (walk-in 18+):954-606-0911 · 4720 N State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes Mobile Crisis:954-463-0911
Life-threatening emergency: 911
How to get a neglected surgery scheduled: (1) Apply for Medicaid right away, since it can cover bills from up to 3 months back. (2) Start at a clinic. In Broward, go to the Health Care for the Homeless clinic below (residents of our houses may qualify), and in Miami-Dade, go to Jackson. (3) Apply for the hospital's financial assistance. In Broward it covers you for 12 months once you're approved. (4) Get a referral to a specialist, who schedules the surgery. If it's an emergency, go to any ER. They have to treat you whether or not you can pay.
Broward HealthPoint: Bernard P. Alicki Care Center (Health Care for the Homeless)
Free
Main clinic for Broward Health's Health Care for the Homeless program. It offers primary care, behavioral health, an on-site pharmacy, help applying for financial assistance and Medicaid, social services, and referrals to specialty care, which is the path to surgery. Patients registered through the homeless clinic can get 100% financial assistance for eligible Broward Health services.
Address: 1101 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Call:(954) 527-6041 · Mon 8 AM–7:30 PM, Tue–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM, Fri 8 AM–1:30 PM (call to confirm, since Wednesday hours vary by listing) · Pharmacy (954) 463-8119
Proof of homelessness and the outreach van schedule
The clinic may ask for proof that you're homeless before you register. That proof often comes from the TaskForce Fore Ending Homelessness outreach team. Call first and ask whether a letter from Blue Waters on letterhead is enough. If they want the outreach team, the white vans are at these places every week:
Sun 1 PM: 5th Avenue Church of God, 211 NW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Mon 3 PM: St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 318 NW 6th Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Tue 3 PM: Parking lot at NW 4th Ave & NW 2nd St (west side of NW 4th), Fort Lauderdale
Wed & Thu 3 PM: North Fork Park, 200 NW 18th Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Sat 1 PM: Main Library / Stranahan Park, 50 Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
Call the Homeless Helpline at (954) 563-4357 to confirm where the team is that day. Ask the outreach worker for a written homeless verification.
What to bring: photo ID (or whatever ID you have), your Social Security card or number, any insurance or Medicaid letters, proof of income or no income (pay stubs, benefits award letter, or a support letter), the homeless verification letter, and a list of your medications and past diagnoses.
Van schedule: Broward Partnership (checked Oct 2026). Times can change, so call the Helpline first.
Free or low-cost hospital care, including surgery, for uninsured residents of north and central Broward. Income at or below 300% of the poverty level may qualify for full assistance, sometimes with a $10 or $25 copay. Approval lasts 12 months, so reapply before it expires. You must apply for Medicaid or Marketplace coverage first, have lived in the area 30+ days, and be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Turn in documents within 10 business days.
Jackson Health System: Jackson Prime financial assistance
Free
Free or discounted care, including surgery, for uninsured Miami-Dade residents. You must have lived in Miami-Dade 90+ days and not qualify for Medicaid (or have been denied). Apply online, upload documents within 30 days, and renew before your Jackson Prime card expires.
Jackson doesn't ask for proof of homelessness. You need to show you've lived in Miami-Dade for 90+ days, that you're uninsured, and that you don't qualify for Medicaid (or were denied).
Photo ID: Florida ID or driver's license, passport, plus your Social Security card
Proof you live in Miami-Dade: no lease in your name? Ask the house for a notarized room-and-board support letter. Jackson's "Third Party Support" and "Declaration of Domicile" forms are on its financial assistance page.
Citizenship or immigration status
Proof of income or no income: pay stubs, benefits letters, or a signed support statement
Medicaid denial letter if you have one
A working email address (Jackson sends updates by email). Upload any documents they ask for within 30 days.
Learning to handle anger is part of staying sober. It helps you keep a job, protects your relationships, and keeps you out of trouble. Start with the free options, or choose a class if a judge, probation officer or employer requires one.
Court-ordered? Before you pay for anything, ask your judge, probation officer or attorney which programs and how many hours they'll accept, and whether an online class counts. Once you enroll, give them the enrollment letter, and finish before your court date. Keep a copy of your certificate.
SAMHSA Anger Management workbook (free download)
Free
A free 12-session workbook from the federal substance use agency, written for people in addiction and mental health recovery. Each session has a short summary and worksheets for spotting your triggers, building an "anger control plan" and practicing calmer responses. You can work through it on your own, with a sponsor or peer specialist, or in a house group. This counts as personal growth, not a court certificate.
A 12-step fellowship, like AA, for anger, anxiety, depression and other hard emotions. Meetings are free and drop-in, with no sign-up or insurance. Many meetings are by phone or Zoom. These can be extra support, but online meetings don’t count toward your required meetings unless the program director approves.
Care Resource: counseling and anger management groups
A community health center offering behavioral health counseling and support groups, including anger management and trauma recovery. It takes Medicaid, Medicare and most insurance. If your income is under 200% of the poverty level, bring proof of income for a sliding-scale discount.
Fort Lauderdale: 871 W Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 · (954) 567-7141 · Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 AM–5:15 PM; Wed 8 AM–7 PM Miami (Midtown & Little Havana):(305) 576-1234
Miami-Dade Community Services: court-ordered anger management
Reentry
A nonprofit outpatient center licensed by the state Department of Children and Families. It provides court-ordered anger management and batterer's intervention, with bilingual clinicians and a court liaison. It takes Medicaid, Medicare and insurance, and offers a sliding fee scale.
A nonprofit counseling agency with an anger management program, batterer's intervention and parenting classes. Self-pay sliding scale, and insurance is accepted.
Address: 1275 W 47th Pl, Suite 304, Hialeah, FL 33012 · (305) 827-3252
When a court or employer needs a certificate and allows online classes: Open Path charges a $4.99 registration fee, plus a fee for the certificate when you finish, and refunds the $4.99 if the court won't accept it. Course For Anger charges $25 for 4 hours, up to $85 for 16 hours. Broward and Miami-Dade aren't on its list of Florida counties that reject online certificates. Get approval first.
Seizures can happen while coming off alcohol or benzodiazepines (like Xanax or Klonopin) and during early recovery, even if you don't have epilepsy. If you've had a seizure, see a doctor and let a manager know. The programs below help people with epilepsy get care and medication for free or at low cost. This page is general information, not medical advice.
Call 911 for a seizure that lasts more than 5 minutes, seizures back to back, an injury, trouble breathing, or a first-ever seizure.
Also see: Epilepsy that isn't controlled with treatment can qualify for SSI or SSDI. See Disability / SSI. Want to drive? See Getting A Vehicle.
Epilepsy Alliance Florida: free case management
Free
The Florida Department of Health's Epilepsy Services Program provider for Broward and Miami-Dade. A case manager meets with you, builds a care plan, and helps with getting to a neurologist, getting your seizure medication, transportation, and epilepsy education. They can also help with work, school and other needs. Information, referrals and support groups are free too. Open to Florida residents with epilepsy or a suspected seizure disorder.
Broward: 512 NE 3rd Ave, 3rd Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 · (954) 779-1509 Miami: 7300 N Kendall Dr, Suite 760, Miami, FL 33156 · (305) 670-4949 Statewide:(877) 553-7453
Epilepsy Alliance Florida: doctor visits and tests if you're uninsured
For people with no insurance and no other way to see a neurologist: a first neurology evaluation, follow-up visits, blood tests for medication levels, and EEG, MRI or CT scans when your doctor orders them. If your household income is below 100% of the federal poverty level, it costs nothing. Between 100% and 200%, you pay part of the cost on a sliding scale. Income is checked again every year. Hospital stays aren't covered.
Florida Department of Health: Epilepsy Medication Assistance Program
A state safety-net program that provides seizure medication when you can't pay for it. You qualify if you live in Florida, you're uninsured (or can't afford your copay or deductible), your net family income is at or below 100% of the federal poverty level, you have $2,500 or less in savings and assets (not counting a home you own), and you're not on Medicaid. Fill out the application and send it with a recent prescription and proof of ID, Florida residency, income and any insurance. Prescriptions are picked up at a county health department or mailed to you. An Epilepsy Alliance case manager can help you apply.
Most seizures end on their own in a few minutes. Stay with the person and time it. Keep them safe: move hard or sharp things away and put something soft under their head. Turn them on their side if they aren't awake. Don't put anything in their mouth (no one can swallow their tongue), and don't hold them down. Stay until they're awake and alert. Call 911 if it lasts more than 5 minutes, another one follows, they're hurt or have trouble breathing, or it's their first seizure.
Domestic violence lines on this list help any survivor; the shelters and pregnancy programs are for women and families. Call first.
Florida Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7)
Free
Any survivor
Free, confidential 24-hour statewide hotline for survivors of domestic violence. It connects you to your local certified domestic violence center. English, Spanish and Creole. For the legal hotline, press 3 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM).
Open to any survivor. Sources: fcadv.org/hotline and Florida DCF (checked Oct 2026).
Women In Distress of Broward County
Free
Any survivor · parents & kids
Broward’s domestic violence center. The 24-hour crisis hotline offers crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling and domestic violence information, and calling it is the first step to their other services — including help for survivors with children.
Miami-Dade domestic violence help (Safespace & CVAC)
Any survivor · parents & kids
Miami-Dade County’s Advocates for Victims program runs the Safespace hotline; the county has four certified domestic violence shelters that serve survivors and their children. The county’s Coordinated Victims Assistance Center (CVAC) is a one-stop, non-residential center for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and human trafficking.
Source: Miami-Dade County Community Action & Human Services (checked Oct 2026).
Lotus House Women’s Shelter (Miami)
For women · parents & kids
Shelter for women, youth and children experiencing homelessness; Lotus House describes itself as the largest women’s homeless shelter in the country. Call first.
Faith-based (Christian) program of about six months for women and children, often fleeing domestic violence or homelessness. Run by The Caring Place (Miami Rescue Mission) at its Miami Center for Women and Children and at its Hollywood (Broward Outreach Center) location.
Source: caringplace.org (programs and location pages, checked Oct 2026).
WIC (Broward): food & nutrition for pregnant women, new moms and young children
Free
For women · parents & kids
Free healthy foods, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support and referrals for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or recently pregnant, infants under 12 months and children under 5 who meet income guidelines.
Source: Florida Department of Health in Broward County (checked Oct 2026).
WIC (Miami-Dade)
Free
For women · parents & kids
Healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education and referrals for pregnant and postpartum women, infants and young children. By appointment only; TeleWIC (phone/video) appointments are available.
Source: Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (checked Oct 2026).
Healthy Start Connect (Broward)
For women · parents & kids
Connect links pregnant women, women who have had a pregnancy loss, and families with children under 3 to prenatal care and the community services that fit their needs.
From the meeting listings already on this page (AA Miami-Dade Intergroup, NA North Dade, club schedules).
Men
Men-only programs and men’s recovery meetings near our houses.
The Caring Place: Regeneration Program for Men
For men
Long-term, Christ-centered recovery program for men with case management and substance abuse treatment. Offered at the Dr. Frank & Maxine Jacobs Center for Men in Miami and at the Broward Outreach Center in Hollywood.
Affirming hotlines, health, counseling and community centers for LGBTQ+ people. LGBTQ+ recovery meetings are listed under Meetings; the card below links to each Lambda clubhouse and the Pride Center meetings.
LGBTQ+ recovery clubhouses (Lambda)
Free
LGBTQ+
12-step meeting places run by and for LGBTQ+ people in recovery, open to everyone. Meetings are free. Tap a name to see its address and meetings.
Lambda South · Fort Lauderdale (AA, CMA, CA, NA, ACA)
Source: lgbthotline.org (checked Oct 2026). The SAGE LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline was discontinued in 2023, so it is not listed.
SunServe
LGBTQ+
South Florida LGBTQ+ social service agency: counseling and support groups, housing help, substance abuse case management, and youth, senior and women’s wellness programs.
Housing & Social Services Center: 2550 NE 15th Ave, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 Headquarters: 750 SE 3rd Ave, Floor 3, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Phone:800-599-0996 · Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM
Sources: sunserve.org; Broward Behavioral Health Coalition provider listing (checked Oct 2026).
Pride Center at Equality Park: PrEP, PEP & HIV/STI testing
Free
LGBTQ+
Sexual health clinic offering PrEP, PEP and DoxyPEP, HIV testing and linkage to care, and STI screening and treatment. Free at-home HIV test kits. The center also runs Active Aging, Transgender Services and Women with Pride programs.
Miami-Dade LGBTQ+ community center: youth and young adult programs (ages 13–24), adult and senior programs, a mental health hub, and HIV testing and PrEP/PEP.
Address: 1130 Washington Ave, First Floor, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Phone:305-571-9601
Free help for veterans: crisis support, VA health care, benefits claims, housing and records.
Veterans Crisis Line
Free
For veterans
Free, confidential 24/7 support for veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and the people who support them. You do not need to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care.
Call:988, then press 1 Text: 838255 Chat: veteranscrisisline.net
Free help with state and federal veterans’ benefits claims from State Veterans’ Service Officers (they return calls within 24 hours). The Florida Veterans Support Line offers 24/7 support.
Request your DD-214 and other military service records from the National Archives online (eVetRecs). County Veterans Service Officers can help you with the request.
Sources: archives.gov; broward.org/veterans (checked Oct 2026).
Broward County Veterans Services
Free
For veterans
Free help from Veterans Service Officers: compensation and pension claims, aid and attendance, burial benefits, appeals and referrals. Call for an appointment at one of their locations, including the North Family Success Center in Pompano Beach and the Kling VA Clinic in Sunrise.
Appointments:954-357-6622 Locations include: 1 N University Dr, Plantation · 2011 NW 3rd Ave, Pompano Beach · 9800 W Commercial Blvd, Sunrise
Voluntary, court-supervised diversion program for eligible veterans and service members charged with qualifying misdemeanor or felony offenses. Apply in writing to the State Attorney’s Office. Not all charges are eligible.
Child care help, family shelters, cash and health coverage for kids, diaper banks, summer meals, parenting support, and child support — for parents in recovery or with low income. WIC, Healthy Start, Lotus House and related cards are also tagged here (listed under Women too).
Early Learning Coalition of Broward (School Readiness, VPK & child care help)
Free
For parents & kids
Broward’s Early Learning Coalition helps parents find child care and apply for School Readiness (child care financial assistance for eligible working or in-school parents) and free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) for 4-year-olds. Child Care Resource & Referral can give you a customized list of providers. Apply online through Florida’s Early Learning Family Portal.
Customer service / CCR&R:954-377-2188 · Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM Office: 1475 W. Cypress Creek Rd., Suite 301, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 · lobby Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM
Sources: elcbroward.org/families; Familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com (checked Oct 2026).
Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe (School Readiness, VPK & child care help)
Free
For parents & kids
Miami-Dade’s Early Learning Coalition helps parents with School Readiness child care assistance, free VPK for 4-year-olds, and Child Care Resource & Referral. Apply online through Florida’s Early Learning Family Portal.
Phone:305-646-7220 · Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM Miami-Dade office: 2555 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 210, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Head Start / Early Head Start (Broward County Public Schools)
Free
For parents & kids
Free comprehensive early childhood program for eligible Broward families. Early Head Start serves pregnant mothers and children birth through age 3; Head Start Preschool serves ages 3–5. Families receiving SNAP, Temporary Cash Assistance or SSI, children in foster care, and families experiencing homelessness are categorically eligible. Apply year-round; space is limited.
Source: browardschools.com Head Start pages (checked Oct 2026).
Head Start / Early Head Start (Miami-Dade County)
Free
For parents & kids
Free early childhood and family engagement program for income-eligible Miami-Dade residents only. Early Head Start serves birth to age 3 and expectant mothers; Head Start serves ages 3–5. Applications are accepted year-round.
Source: miamidade.gov/headstart (checked Oct 2026).
Healthy Families Broward
Free
For parents & kids
Free, voluntary home-visiting program that supports moms and dads during pregnancy and early childhood (children 0–5). Family Support Engagement Specialists visit weekly at first to promote positive parenting, child development, health and safety. You generally enter during pregnancy or within 90 days of the child’s birth, and you must live in a focus ZIP code (including Pompano Beach 33060 and nearby cities). Kids In Distress also delivers Healthy Families in Broward.
Sources: browardhsc.org/programs/healthy-families-broward/; kidinc.org (checked Oct 2026).
Kids In Distress (KID) — family strengthening & parenting support
For parents & kids
Broward nonprofit that helps keep families together: family counseling, kinship support for relatives raising children, Healthy Start and Healthy Families home visiting, and therapeutic / supervised visitation for dependency cases. Call for the program that fits your family.
Main campus: 819 NE 26th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305 Phone:954-390-7654 Healthy Start ext.: 1131 · Healthy Families ext. 1281
Free mutual-support groups for parents and caregivers across Florida. Groups share parenting ideas and support; a sign of strength, not weakness. Use the Ounce of Prevention Fund map to find an active group near you (Broward and Miami-Dade groups are listed when active).
Ounce of Prevention Fund:850-921-4494 · Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM ET
Sources: ounce.org; preventchildabusefl.org (checked Oct 2026).
Family Promise of Southeast Florida
For parents & kids
Helps families with children facing homelessness in Broward and Palm Beach Counties with shelter, meals, counseling and support toward stable housing (Road to Independence / transitional housing). Call for screening; for an immediate overnight emergency, also call 211.
Source: southflfamilycarealliance.org (Family Promise of Southeast Florida; checked Oct 2026). Headquarters is in Delray Beach; the program serves Broward.
Salvation Army Plymouth Colony (Hollywood) — family transitional housing
For parents & kids
Salvation Army of Broward County’s Plymouth Colony program in Hollywood. Call to ask about eligibility and intake for families with children; the Salvation Army also offers emergency assistance, food and other housing support in Broward.
Source: fortlauderdale.salvationarmyflorida.org (checked Oct 2026). Call to confirm current family eligibility.
Florida KidCare (health & dental insurance for kids)
For parents & kids
Free or low-cost health and dental insurance for children from birth through age 18, even if parents are working. Apply online or by phone. Broward residents can get application help from the Florida Department of Health in Broward.
Sources: floridakidcare.org; broward.floridahealth.gov KidCare outreach (checked Oct 2026).
Florida Child Support Program
For parents & kids
State program that helps establish paternity, set and collect court-ordered child support, and answer case questions. Required cooperation with child support is part of Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) eligibility, with a good-cause exception when safety is at risk.
Source: floridarevenue.com/childsupport (checked Oct 2026).
Summer BreakSpot (free summer meals for kids)
Free
For parents & kids
When school is out, kids and teens age 18 and under can get free meals and snacks at schools, libraries and community centers across Florida. No application or income proof. Find open sites on the official map (updated during summer). The federally funded program is administered in Florida by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Source: summerbreakspot.org / FDACS (checked Oct 2026). Sites operate in summer; check the map for current locations.
Greater Fort Lauderdale Diaper Bank
Free
For parents & kids
Free diapers and related supplies for Broward families, by appointment. Also partners on the Florida Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot (register first; warehouse pickup in Davie on scheduled days). Email or call before you go.
Sources: ftldiaperbank.org; ACF FL-DDDRP how-to-enroll fact sheet (checked Oct 2026).
Miami Diaper Bank
Free
For parents & kids
Free diapers for Miami-Dade families. Text or call preferred; register for distribution appointments (including the Florida Diaper Distribution pilot) before pickup.
Phone / text preferred:305-926-3815 Email:[email protected] Address: 2699 West 79th Street, Unit 2, Hialeah, FL 33016
Sources: miamidiaperbank.com; ACF FL-DDDRP fact sheet (checked Oct 2026).
Reentry: after jail or prison
Need a letter of residency? Probation, ID and benefits offices often ask for a Blue Waters letter of residency. Let a manager know at least 48 hours before you need it.
Practical help for people leaving jail or prison in Broward and nearby Miami-Dade: reentry case management, jobs, ID documents, sealing/expungement workshops, and workforce programs that welcome justice-involved applicants. CareerSource, SNAP, bus passes, libraries, and driver-license offices elsewhere on this page are also tagged for this group. Looking for work with a record? See Employment Resources for Individuals with Felony Records.
Archways — forensic case management
Reentry
Archways works with the Broward County Mental Health Court to help people in the justice system who live with mental health conditions get treatment instead of jail, with ongoing case management. Ask your attorney or the court about a referral, or call Archways intake.
Archways official website (archways.org, Case Management page; checked Oct 13, 2026).
Get your mugshot taken down for free (Florida law)
Free
Reentry
Mugshot websites in Florida cannot charge you to remove your booking photo. Under Florida Statute §901.43, you can send a written removal request, and the site must take the photo down within 10 calendar days, free of charge, and never repost it. If a site refuses or asks for money, that counts as an unfair or deceptive trade practice under Chapter 501, Part II, and you can sue to force removal, with penalties of $1,000 a day.
Have a conviction? You're still covered. Most sites only remove listings for dismissed, not-guilty, sealed or expunged cases. Florida law (§901.43) covers you even without that paperwork: any site in the business of publishing mugshots must remove yours for free within 10 days of your registered-mail letter.
How to do it:
Find the site’s registered agent. For Florida companies, search Sunbiz. Otherwise check the site’s “Contact” or “Legal” page, or that state’s business registry.
Mail the letter below by registered mail from the Post Office. The law requires registered mail; the removal is free, but you pay the postage. Keep your receipt.
Include a copy of your ID and the exact web address (URL) of each photo.
If it isn’t removed in 10 days, file a complaint with the Florida Attorney General and call Legal Aid. Also ask Google to drop the page from search results.
Sample removal letter (copy and fill in)
[Your full name]
[Your mailing address]
[Date]
SENT BY REGISTERED MAIL
To: [Registered agent name]
[Registered agent address]
Re: Request to remove arrest booking photograph under Fla. Stat. § 901.43
To whom it may concern:
I am the person shown in the arrest booking photograph published on your website at:
[Exact URL of each page with the photo]
Name shown: [Name as it appears]
Booking/arrest date: [Date, if listed]
Booking number: [If listed]
Under Florida Statute § 901.43(2), I request that you remove this photograph and all associated information within 10 calendar days of receiving this letter, without charge, and that you not republish or redisseminate it. A copy of my government-issued ID is enclosed as proof of identity.
Please be aware that under § 901.43(4), refusing to remove the photograph, or republishing it after this request, is an unfair or deceptive trade practice under Part II of Chapter 501, Florida Statutes, and § 901.43(3) allows a civil action for an injunction, civil penalties, and attorney fees.
Please confirm removal in writing at [email address].
Sincerely,
[Signature]
[Printed name]
Enclosure: Copy of photo ID
Try the site's own removal form first (steps for popular sites)
Most mugshot sites have their own removal page, usually linked in the footer as "Remove," "Removal," "Contact," or "Opt out." It's often faster than the letter. Never pay for removal. Have ready: the exact page URL, your ID, and court paperwork if you have it (dismissed, nolle prossed, not guilty, sealed or expunged).
Mugshots.zone (also runs BustedNewspaper): copy your listing's URL, then open mugshots.zone/remove-a-listing (or "Remove Mugshot" in the footer). Enter your name, email, phone (they call to verify) and the URL, choose the reason, and upload your court document or a lawyer's letter. Allow 5 to 10 days.
Mugshots.com: removal is free but only with expungement, sealing, no information filed, identity theft or death. Email a legible, judge-signed court document plus your Mugshots.com ID to [email protected]. See their site policies. Up to 10 business days.
Arrests.org (florida.arrests.org): find the number at the end of your listing's URL, then go to arrests.org/remove/?id=YOUR_NUMBER, pick a reason and upload documents. Can take 5 to 30 days.
JailBase: open your listing on jailbase.com and choose the removal option. It's free and verifies you with codes sent to your email and cell phone. Can take 30 to 90 days.
BustedMugshots and other sites: look for a removal or contact link in the footer. If a Florida site asks you to pay, don't. Send the §901.43 letter above instead.
Screenshot every request you submit. If nothing happens, send the registered-mail letter. The 10-day legal deadline starts once it's received.
Sources: Florida Statutes §901.43 (Online Sunshine); Google Search Help (checked Oct 2026). This is general information, not legal advice.
BSO Day Reporting & Reentry Division (Broward Reentry Portal)
Reentry
Broward Sheriff’s Office reentry services for adults 18+ leaving jail or prison, or at risk of justice involvement. Help with case planning, job referral and placement, ID, housing support, transportation (including bus passes for some releases), mentoring, and referrals. The Broward Reentry Portal partners with the Florida Department of Corrections and community providers for people returning from state prison to Broward. Participation is voluntary for many jail-release services.
Address: 2926 N State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313 Phone:954-375-6192
Sources: sheriff.org Reentry Division; saferbroward.org (checked Oct 2026).
Florida Department of Corrections — Re-Entry & Transition
Reentry
FDC’s Bureau of Re-Entry and Transition lists transition services and community resource guidance for people leaving state custody or on supervision. Use it for statewide reentry information, then connect locally through BSO Reentry (Broward) or your probation officer.
Info: Online resource pages; local help through probation / community corrections
Goodwill South Florida — Broward Career & Skills Center (Project R.I.S.E.)
Free
Reentry
Free career coaching, résumé help, mock interviews, employability training, and job-search support at Goodwill’s Broward Career and Skills Center. Project R.I.S.E. (Reintegrating Individuals Successfully through Empowerment) is designed for people reentering work after incarceration, including VR-style interview practice.
Broward Career & Skills Center: 2104 W Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Career center phone:954-383-7903 Main Broward HQ:954-486-1600
Source: goodwillsouthflorida.org (checked Oct 2026).
OIC of South Florida — justice-involved job training
Reentry
Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of South Florida provides workforce training and job placement for justice-involved individuals, including Pathway Home programming that starts before release and continues after. Partners include CareerSource Broward, CareerSource South Florida, and local employers.
Broward office: 3407 NW 9th Ave, Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Phone:954-563-3535
Sources: oicsfl.org; DOL Pathway Home announcement (checked Oct 2026).
Florida Justice Center — sealing, expungement & reentry legal help
Reentry
Nonprofit legal aid for justice-impacted people statewide (offices in Broward and Miami-Dade). Helps with sealing/expungement eligibility, civil rights restoration, and related barriers. Services are free or income-based sliding scale; a small eligibility-review fee may apply, and you still pay government filing costs.
Broward office: 2598 E Sunrise Blvd, Suite 2104, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Phone:954-758-7555
Broward State Attorney — free seal / expunge workshops
Free
Reentry
If you were charged in Broward and the case did not end in a conviction, you may be eligible to seal or expunge one arrest record. The State Attorney’s Office offers free help figuring out eligibility and hosts free one-stop sealing/expungement workshops in the community. Call for the next workshop date.
Phone:954-831-6955 Mail: 201 SE 6th Street, Suite 07150, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Order a Florida birth certificate in person, by mail, or online. You usually need a certified birth certificate to get a Florida ID or driver license. Fees apply; bring photo ID if you have it, or ask staff what alternatives they accept.
In person: 2421A SW 6th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 Mail: 780 SW 24th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315-2643 Phone:954-467-4413
Source: broward.floridahealth.gov (checked Oct 2026).
Social Security card replacement
Free
Reentry
Replace a lost Social Security card for free. Many employers need your SSN (and sometimes the card) to hire you. Apply online if eligible, or by phone / at a local SSA office. Florida prisons often help with prerelease card requests; if you are already out, start here.
National:1-800-772-1213 Local offices: Fort Lauderdale and Margate — appointments recommended
Sources: ssa.gov; ssa.gov/reentry (checked Oct 2026).
Federal Bonding Program (via CareerSource)
Free
Reentry
Free fidelity bond that can help an employer hire you when a criminal record (or other “high-risk” history) blocks regular commercial bonding. You need a real job offer that is contingent on the bond. Ask CareerSource Broward (or CareerSource South Florida in Miami-Dade) to request the bond — job seekers do not buy it themselves.
Caseworker-assisted SSI/SSDI applications for eligible adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with mental illness, medical impairment, and/or co-occurring substance use. Accessed through Broward Behavioral Health Coalition network providers — not usually a walk-in desk.
If you get SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, or federal housing help, or have low income, you can likely get a free smartphone and monthly talk, text, and data through the federal Lifeline program. Only one Lifeline phone is allowed per household, and applying is always free, so never pay anyone to sign you up.
Lifeline (federal phone & internet discount)
Free
Reentry
Lifeline is the federal program behind “free government phones.” Apply through the National Verifier first, then pick a phone company that offers Lifeline. Being on SNAP or Medicaid usually qualifies you automatically. You'll need to recertify once a year.
Help with your application:(800) 234-9473 · 7 days, 9 AM–9 PM ET
Sources: lifelinesupport.org (USAC); Florida Public Service Commission (checked Oct 2026).
Assurance Wireless
Free
Reentry
Free Lifeline phone plan available statewide in Florida, including a free smartphone for approved customers, with monthly talk and data included. You can apply online, and the application connects you to the National Verifier.
Source: Florida PSC 2025 Lifeline Report (checked Oct 2026).
Libraries near your home
Public libraries are free to visit. They have public computers and most have free Wi-Fi, so they're a good place to apply for jobs or benefits, print, or check email when you need to get online. Pick your house area at the top of the page and the closest library shows first. Distances are from the neighborhood, not a house address. Holiday hours change, so check the library's page before you go.
Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center
Free
Reentry
Broward County Library branch in downtown Pompano Beach. Free Wi-Fi and free public computers. To use a computer, bring a Broward County Library card or a photo ID for a temporary computer pass.
Address: 50 W Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Phone:954-357-7595 Hours: Mon–Wed 10 AM–8 PM · Thu–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Broward County Library locations page and Get a Library Card page (checked Oct 11, 2026). Wi-Fi and computers: Broward County Library Services and FAQ pages.
Oakland Park Library
Free
Reentry
The City of Oakland Park's library, in its new building since July 2026. Wi-Fi throughout the building and 20+ public computers (up to 3 hours a day). To use a computer, bring an Oakland Park library card, a computer card, or a valid photo ID. Printing costs a small fee.
Address: 3900 NE 3rd Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33334 Phone:954-630-4370 Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Tue, Thu 11 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
City of Oakland Park Library, Using the Library and Public Computer Use pages (checked Oct 11, 2026).
Imperial Point Branch Library (Fort Lauderdale)
Free
Reentry
Broward County Library branch on Federal Highway in north Fort Lauderdale, a short trip from both the Pompano Beach and Oakland Park areas. Free Wi-Fi and free public computers (bring a Broward County Library card or a photo ID).
Address: 5985 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 Phone:954-357-6530 Hours: Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue–Wed 12–8 PM · Thu–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Broward County Library locations page and Get a Library Card page (checked Oct 11, 2026). Wi-Fi and computers: Broward County Library Services and FAQ pages.
Golden Glades Branch Library
Free
Reentry
Miami-Dade Public Library branch on NE 166th Street. Free Wi-Fi, including drive-up Wi-Fi outside, plus computers and printing. No library card yet? Show any ID at the desk for a free guest pass to use a computer. Up to 25 printed or copied pages a day are free, then 10¢ a page.
Miami-Dade Public Library System: Golden Glades branch page, Computers, Internet, Printing & Photocopying page, and Library Card page (checked Oct 11, 2026).
North Miami Beach Public Library
Free
Reentry
The City of North Miami Beach's library (Lafe Allen Memorial Library) on NE 164th Street. It has computers, printing, scanning and faxing. You need a library card to use a computer for more than 15 minutes. Without one, you can use the guest computer for up to 15 minutes once a day. Cards are free for people who live in North Miami Beach, North Miami, or the Miami-Dade Public Library service area.
Address: 1601 NE 164th St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162 Phone:305-948-2970 Hours: Mon–Thu 10 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Third Saturday of the month 9:30 AM–5 PM · Other weekends closed
City of North Miami Beach Library page; North Miami Beach Public Library Get a Card page and Equipment Use Policy (checked Oct 11, 2026).
How to get a free library card
Free
Reentry
Broward (Pompano Beach, Imperial Point): Broward County Library cards are free if you live, work or go to school in Broward. Bring a Florida driver license or ID that shows your current Broward address. If your ID shows a different address, bring a photo ID plus proof of your Broward address, like a utility bill, bank statement, lease, voter card or car registration. You can also apply online for a free Instant eCard. It covers eBooks and online resources and also lets you use library computers. Oakland Park Library issues its own card to Broward residents with similar ID rules. It also accepts mail in your name sent to your Broward address.
Miami-Dade (Golden Glades, North Miami Beach): Cards are free for most Miami-Dade residents, including North Miami Beach and North Miami. Bring a photo ID and current proof of address. Miami-Dade Public Library accepts, among other things, postmarked mail with your name and a date, a utility bill, or a bank statement no more than two months old. You can apply in person or online.
A letter of residency isn't on these libraries' published lists of accepted documents, so bring one of the items above or call the library first and ask.
Broward County Library Get a Library Card page (ID requirements); City of Oakland Park Using the Library page; Miami-Dade Public Library System Library Card page (accepted documents); North Miami Beach Public Library Get a Card page (checked Oct 11, 2026).
Free legal help
Free lawyers and self-help tools for housing, benefits, family, record sealing, and court fines. Legal aid offices check your income, so have proof of income ready. This is general information, not legal advice.
Legal Aid Service of Broward County
Free
Reentry
Free civil legal help for low-income Broward residents: landlord-tenant and eviction, benefits, family issues, immigration, taxes, and victims of crime. They don't handle criminal cases.
Free civil legal help for low-income Broward residents, with a focus on families, seniors, veterans and people with disabilities. You can apply online 24/7 or by phone. They don't take traffic or criminal cases.
Ask a civil legal question online and get a free answer from a volunteer Florida lawyer. This is run by The Florida Bar for people with low income. It doesn't cover criminal cases.
Step one for sealing or expunging an eligible record is a Certificate of Eligibility from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. It's low cost, not free: there's a state fee, plus fingerprints and court paperwork. The Public Defender or Legal Aid may help you with the process.
Suspended license, fines & court fees (Broward Clerk)
Reentry
If you have court fines or a license suspended for unpaid fees, ask the Broward Clerk of Courts about payment plans. Florida clerks also run Operation Green Light events, where extra fees can be waived so you can get your license back.
Good credit makes it easier to rent an apartment, get a car loan and pay less interest. Whether you're starting from zero or rebuilding after jail, prison or old debts, you can do it yourself for free with the official tools below. Free help is available too.
First steps: (1) Get your free credit reports from all three credit bureaus at AnnualCreditReport.com. It's the only official site, it's free every week, and checking won't hurt your score. (2) Read every account, and dispute anything that's wrong or isn't yours. (3) Make a list of old debts and collections; before paying a very old debt, read the debt collection card below. (4) Pay every bill on time, every time. (5) Use only a small part of any credit limit (experts suggest under 30%). (6) To start or rebuild, ask a bank or credit union about a secured credit card or a credit-builder loan. (7) Get free help from a nonprofit coach or credit counselor.
Don't pay a "credit repair" company. Nobody can legally remove accurate, current information from your credit report, and you can dispute errors yourself for free. Under federal law, credit repair companies can't charge you before they've done the work, and you can cancel a credit repair contract within 3 business days at no cost. Warning signs: upfront fees, promises to remove accurate negative information, or telling you not to contact the credit bureaus yourself.
Free credit reports
Free
Reentry
AnnualCreditReport.com is the official site for free credit reports from Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. You can check each one once a week, online, by phone or by mail, with no credit card or subscription. Look-alike sites that ask for a card are not the official site.
AnnualCreditReport.com and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) (checked Oct 11, 2026).
Fix mistakes on your credit report
Free
Reentry
Disputing an error is free. Write to each credit bureau that shows the mistake, and to the company that reported it: say what's wrong and why, ask for it to be removed or corrected, and include a copy of the report with the error circled plus copies (not originals) of your proof. Sending it by certified mail with a return receipt gives you a record. The bureau generally must investigate within 30 days. You can also dispute online or by phone: Equifax 866-349-5191, Experian 888-397-3742, TransUnion 800-916-8800.
CFPB "How do I dispute an error on my credit report?"; Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Disputing Errors and sample letter pages (checked Oct 11, 2026).
Start or rebuild credit: secured cards & credit-builder loans
Reentry
Secured credit card: you put down a cash deposit, and that becomes your spending limit. Credit-builder loan (usually from a credit union or bank): the loan money is held in savings while you make small payments, usually over 6 to 24 months, and you get the money at the end. Either one helps only if you pay on time and the lender reports your payments to the three credit bureaus, so ask before you sign up. The CFPB found credit-builder loans help most when you don't already have other debt.
CFPB "What are some ways to start or rebuild a good credit history?", "Building credit from scratch" and credit-builder loan research (checked Oct 11, 2026). No specific card or loan products are recommended here.
Old debts, collections & your rights
Free
Reentry
Coming home to old bills or collection calls? The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) says debt collectors can't harass or lie to you. In general they can't call before 8 AM or after 9 PM, call over and over to annoy you, threaten you, say you'll be arrested, or lie about what you owe. You can dispute a debt in writing and ask for proof that it's yours and how much you owe, and you can tell a collector to stop contacting you (they can still sue or report the debt). Before paying or agreeing to a plan on a very old debt, find out the statute of limitations for lawsuits. Keep every letter, and write down the dates of calls.
CFPB "Know your rights when a debt collector calls," Debt collection and credit repair scam pages (checked Oct 11, 2026). Sued over a debt? See Free legal help.
Nonprofit credit counseling (NFCC)
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) is a network of nonprofit agencies whose certified counselors can review your budget, credit report and debts, and explain options like a debt management plan. Use its agency finder to reach a member agency. Ask about any fees before you start.
National Foundation for Credit Counseling (nfcc.org) and CFPB guidance on reputable credit counselors (checked Oct 11, 2026).
Free financial coaching (Miami-Dade)
Free
Catalyst Miami: credit-building coaching, help opening a bank account, help getting a secured credit card if you have no credit history, and zero-interest Lending Circles loans that report to the credit bureaus. United Way Miami Center for Financial Stability: personal financial coaching, credit and debt help, and free tax preparation at three Miami-Dade centers.
Catalyst Miami Credit-Building & Coaching page; United Way Miami Center for Financial Stability page (checked Oct 11, 2026).
Free financial coaching (Broward): Hispanic Unity of Florida
Free
Hispanic Unity's free "Learn Money Skills for Life" program gives step-by-step, personal help with budgeting, saving, building and improving credit, and paying down debt. Request help through the form on the page.
Hispanic Unity of Florida "Save, Plan, Succeed" and "What We Do" pages (checked Oct 11, 2026).
Bank On: safe, low-cost bank accounts
Reentry
A bank account is the first step toward credit. Bank On certifies low-cost checking accounts at banks and credit unions that meet its national account standards. Its list shows the certified accounts offered in each state.
Bank On, a program of the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (joinbankon.org) (checked Oct 11, 2026).
Housing: Section 8 / Housing Choice Vouchers
Section 8 (the Housing Choice Voucher, or HCV, program) helps people with very low incomes pay rent in the private market. Each local housing authority runs its own waiting list. Most lists in South Florida open only for short windows, and every list below was closed or had no open window posted when we checked the official sites on Oct 6, 2026. Applying is always free. Status changes fast, so check the official link before you count on any of this.
Read this first. It explains the waitlists and how to avoid scams.
Section 8 basics: waitlists, applying, and scams
Reentry
A voucher pays part of your rent straight to a landlord who accepts it. Usually you pay about 30% of your adjusted income. Waits are long, often 2–7 years, and most lists are closed most of the time. When a list opens, it is usually online only for a few days, and many agencies pick names by random lottery, so applying in the first minute doesn’t help.
Apply to several housing authorities. They are separate agencies with separate lists, and you can be on more than one at a time.
Keep your contact info updated. Write down your confirmation number. Report any new address, phone, or email in writing or in the agency’s portal. If they can’t reach you, they can drop you from the list.
Applications are free. Never pay anyone to “get you on the list” or move you up. Real openings are announced on the housing authority’s own website. Be careful with look-alike sites.
Background screening applies. Housing authorities check criminal history. Some offenses are an automatic denial by law, and others are reviewed case by case. Ask the agency about its policy and how to show rehabilitation. Legal aid can help if you are denied.
Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV): HUD discontinued EHV funding, and the Broward County Housing Authority ended its EHV program June 30, 2026. Don’t count on a new EHV.
Broward has several separate housing authorities. Pompano Beach’s is closest to our Pompano and Oakland Park areas. You don’t have to live in a city to apply to its housing authority when the list opens.
Housing Authority of Pompano Beach (HAPB)
Runs about 1,100 Housing Choice Vouchers plus public and senior housing in Pompano Beach. HAPB uses a local employment preference when it pulls names from its waiting list. To check your status, send a written request.
Waitlist (checked Oct 6, 2026): No open HCV application period is posted. The last HCV lottery listed on the site is from 2019. Check the site for waitlist status. Address: 321 W Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Phone:954-785-7200 · Mon–Thu 7 AM–5:30 PM (closed noon–1 PM)
The countywide housing authority. When the list opens, you fill out an online pre-application (in English or Spanish), and a random lottery picks who goes on the waitlist. Openings are announced on its website and in local newspapers.
Waitlist (checked Oct 6, 2026):Closed. The application portal says “No Lists are Open.” Address: 4780 N State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319 Phone:954-739-1114 · TRS/Florida Relay 711
Sources: bchafl.org; bchafl.myhousing.com (checked Oct 6, 2026).
Housing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale (HACFL)
Runs Section 8 and affordable housing in Fort Lauderdale. HACFL announces a reopening at least 10 business days ahead, on its website and in local papers. If you’re already on the list, send address and income changes in writing.
Waitlist (checked Oct 6, 2026): Not open. The last Section 8 window was March 25–29, 2024 (3,000 names picked by lottery), and no new opening is posted. Address: 500 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Phone:954-556-4100 · TTY 954-523-8890 · Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM
Sources: hacfl.com; HACFL 2024 waiting-list notice and 2025 PHA plan (checked Oct 6, 2026).
Deerfield Beach Housing Authority (DBHA)
Runs Housing Choice Vouchers, plus Family Self-Sufficiency and voucher homeownership programs for current participants. Applications are available only while the waitlist is open.
Waitlist (checked Oct 6, 2026): No open window was posted. Check the site for waitlist status. Address: 533 S Dixie Hwy, Suite 201, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 Phone:954-425-8449
Runs about 536 Housing Choice Vouchers. Its vouchers can be used throughout Broward County except the City of Hollywood. It also has project-based units at Saratoga Crossings.
Waitlist (checked Oct 6, 2026):Closed. The pre-application list is closed, with no estimated reopening date. Address: 1101 W Dania Beach Blvd, Suite 100, Dania Beach, FL 33004 Phone:954-920-9662 · Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM
Source: daniabeachhousing.org (checked Oct 6, 2026).
Hollywood Housing Authority
Runs Section 8 and public housing for the City of Hollywood.
Waitlist (checked Oct 6, 2026):Closed. Both the Section 8 and public housing lists are closed, and the reopening date is unknown. Address: 7350 Davie Road Ext, Hollywood, FL 33024 Phone:954-989-4691 · TDD 954-981-8264 · Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Source: hollywoodhousingauthority.com (checked Oct 6, 2026).
Miami-Dade County housing authorities
Miami-Dade County runs the largest voucher program in Florida and covers North Miami and North Miami Beach. A few cities, like Miami Beach and Hialeah, have their own housing authorities.
Miami-Dade Housing & Community Development — Housing Choice Voucher Program
The county’s Section 8 program. When registration is open, there is one online application, and a computerized random selection ranks applicants. Current participants and landlords use the new HCV portal.
Waitlist (checked Oct 6, 2026):Closed. The last lottery was in March 2024, no new lottery is scheduled, and applicants are not being selected right now. HCV customer service:305-403-3222 · Florida Relay 711 Department HQ: 701 NW 1st Ct, 16th Floor, Miami, FL 33136 · 786-469-4100
Sources: miamidadehcv.com; miamidade.gov (checked Oct 6, 2026).
Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach
Runs Section 8 and affordable senior and family buildings in Miami Beach. Use the App-Checker on its waitlist page to see whether you were picked in a past lottery.
Waitlist (checked Oct 6, 2026):Closed. Every listed waitlist was marked closed, including the Section 8/HCV project-based list at Rebecca Towers North. Address: 200 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Phone:305-532-6401 · Section 8 office hours Mon–Fri 7 AM–3 PM
Runs more than 5,750 Housing Choice Vouchers. Its official website is the only place with accurate information about how to apply when the list reopens. Ignore any other site that asks for money or pre-applications.
Waitlist (checked Oct 6, 2026):Closed. The last Section 8 opening was April–May 2017. Address: 75 E 6th St, Hialeah, FL 33010 Phone:305-888-9744 · TTY 305-887-2525
Palm Beach County is outside our house areas. Boca Raton is about 10 miles north of Pompano Beach, and the West Palm Beach offices are about 30 miles away. You can still get on these lists when they open, and vouchers can sometimes be moved (“ported”) to another county later.
Boca Raton Housing Authority
Runs Section 8, public housing, and Family Self-Sufficiency in Boca Raton. Wait list openings are announced on its website, in local newspapers, and through local agencies.
Waitlist (checked Oct 6, 2026):Closed. The homepage says “Wait lists are closed!” Address: 2333A W Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431 Phone:561-206-6200
The countywide housing authority. It takes applications online only, and you need an email address to sign up. It says the wait for help can be 2–7 years. PBCHA reports a voucher funding shortfall for 2026.
Waitlist (checked Oct 6, 2026):Closed to new applications. Address: 3333 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 Phone:561-684-2160 · Walk-in Tue 7:30 AM–6:30 PM, Thu 1–6:30 PM
Runs Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing in West Palm Beach. It posts openings on its website and takes applications online only. Use the Lottery Lookup to check past applications.
Waitlist (checked Oct 6, 2026): No general HCV opening is posted. One project-based list, at the Christian Manor senior development, opened Aug 3, 2026 until 2,000 applications came in. Check the site for current status. Address: 3700 Georgia Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 Phone:561-655-8530 · Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM
Some vouchers come through a referral from a partner agency, not the regular waitlist. These are the real local pathways, plus free tools for finding affordable rentals now.
HUD-VASH vouchers (veterans)
For veterans
HUD-VASH pairs a Section 8 voucher with VA case management for veterans who are homeless. You don’t join a housing authority waitlist for VASH. The VA refers you. Ask a VA homeless services care coordinator. Miami VA covers Miami-Dade and Broward, and West Palm Beach VA covers Palm Beach County.
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (24/7):1-877-424-3838 West Palm Beach VA:561-422-8262 (ask for homeless services / HUD-VASH)
Sources: hud.gov; va.gov Miami and West Palm Beach (checked Oct 6, 2026).
Mainstream & Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) vouchers
Disability
These vouchers are for households with a member age 18–61 who has a disability. Many Mainstream slots are also for people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or leaving an institution. Housing authorities open these lists separately from regular Section 8, so ask each one about Mainstream or NED openings. West Palm Beach Housing Authority opened a NED waitlist on May 26, 2026, so check its site for current status. BCHA had no open lists of any kind on Oct 6, 2026.
Tip: Ask your case manager, Broward Behavioral Health Coalition provider, or disability services provider whether they make Mainstream referrals.
Sources: hud.gov; wpbha.org; bchafl.org (checked Oct 6, 2026).
Family Unification (FUP) & Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) vouchers
For parents & kids · former foster youth
FUP helps families whose lack of housing is a main reason children may be removed from the home or kept from coming back. FUP and FYI also serve youth ages 18–24 who left foster care at 16 or older and are homeless or at risk. You can’t apply directly. The local child welfare agency must refer you. In Broward that’s ChildNet, and in Miami-Dade it’s Citrus Family Care Network. Ask your caseworker.
A free statewide rental search from Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Filter by rent, bedrooms, accessibility, and whether a place accepts vouchers. Listings show real-time vacancies. Many income-restricted (tax-credit) apartments have their own waitlists that may be open when Section 8 is closed.
HUD’s official map of HUD-assisted apartments, public housing, and housing authorities, plus the full list of Florida housing authorities with contact details. Use these to find more lists to watch.
Free 24/7 help line that connects Broward residents with shelter, homeless services (including the county’s coordinated entry), rent and utility help, and housing referrals. Call when you need a place to stay sooner than any waitlist can help.
Finish your GED, go back to school, or learn new skills, often for free. If you live in recovery housing, ask about Florida's homeless tuition waiver before you pay anything.
Free GED & trade training (Broward College Adult Education)
Free
Reentry
Broward College's adult education is currently free: GED classes, workbooks, career coaching, and one official GED test voucher per subject. Some fast-track trade programs are tuition-free too. Apply for a Broward College student ID, then contact a case manager to take the placement test. Bring a photo ID.
Free college tuition if you're homeless (Florida law)
Free
Reentry
Florida Statute §1009.25 waives tuition and fees, including lab fees, at Florida public colleges, universities and school-district technical colleges for students who are homeless. Residents of recovery or transitional housing may qualify, but the college makes the final call. You'll need the Florida Student Homelessness Verification form (FSH-1), signed by an approved agency official and dated within 30 days of your payment due date. Ask the college's financial aid office which agencies can sign it. Once approved, the waiver usually carries over each year.
Free federal money for college or trade school that you don't pay back, for students with low income. Fill out the free FAFSA to apply. A past conviction usually doesn't stop you: drug convictions no longer affect eligibility, and people in prison can get Pell again for approved programs.
Low-cost public colleges with certificates, associate and bachelor's degrees, and career programs. A Pell Grant or the homeless tuition waiver above often covers the full cost.
Learn at your own pace for free. Khan Academy covers math, reading, GED and SAT prep and more. On edX you can take classes from universities like Harvard and MIT for free with the audit option, with a fee only if you want a certificate.
Free classes and help at Broward libraries: computer basics, English (ESOL), job and résumé help, tutoring, plus free Wi-Fi and computers. A library card is free for Broward residents.
Free courses on opening a bank account, budgeting, building or repairing credit, and avoiding scams. They're useful for rebuilding after treatment or incarceration.
Free job placement help, workshops, resource rooms, and training scholarships for eligible residents — including justice-involved / ex-offender job seekers. Ask staff about the Federal Bonding Program (free fidelity bond for eligible hires) and Work Opportunity Tax Credit help for employers. Business-casual attire at career centers.
North Center (closest to Pompano): 4941 Coconut Creek Pkwy, Coconut Creek · 954-969-3541 Employer / bonding questions:954-677-JOBS (5627)
Sources: careersourcebroward.com (checked Oct 2026).
Home Depot Path to Pro
Free
Free, self-paced online courses in skilled trades (construction, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, safety) with completion certificates. Open to anyone age 16+.
Gig-style package delivery with flexible blocks in the Amazon Flex app. Nearby delivery stations serve northern Broward (including the Pompano area). Requires a qualifying personal vehicle, valid license, insurance, and age 21+ — not a fit without reliable transportation.
Recruiting and career placement help for job seekers. Useful when you need a staffing partner that places people into roles without charging you a fee.
Free to use: Job seekers never pay Worxweb. The employer that hires you pays Worxweb, so there is no cost to you.
Not sure what kind of job to go after? Take a career interest quiz, then bring your results to CareerSource or Worxweb. Includes the free U.S. Department of Labor O*NET Interest Profiler and the Apt AI Career Test.
Workforce services for Miami-Dade job seekers at the North Miami Beach center — job search help, workshops, and training referrals. Tell staff if you have a justice-involved background so they can connect you with bonding and employer partners.
Address: 801 NE 167th St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162 Phone:305-654-7175
Goodwill South Florida — job training & reentry employment
Free
Reentry
Free career coaching and skills training at the Broward Career & Skills Center, including Project R.I.S.E. for people returning to work after incarceration. Also see the Reentry section for more.
Address: 2104 W Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Phone:954-383-7903
Source: goodwillsouthflorida.org (checked Oct 2026).
OIC of South Florida — Pathway Home / job training
Reentry
Job training and placement for justice-involved job seekers in Broward and Miami-Dade. Ask about Pathway Home and other workforce programs for people leaving incarceration.
Address: 3407 NW 9th Ave, Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Phone:954-563-3535
Broward Sheriff’s Reentry Division employs community job developers who help with job referral, placement, and training for people in reentry programming. Call to ask about employment help after release.
Address: 2926 N State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313 Phone:954-375-6192
If an employer wants to hire you but needs a fidelity bond because of your record, CareerSource can help request a free Federal Bonding Program bond. Bring a specific job offer that depends on bonding.
Source: careersourcebroward.com (checked Oct 2026).
CareerSource Broward training scholarships (WIOA)
Free
Reentry
If you qualify, CareerSource Broward can pay up to $12,000 toward approved career training, such as CDL, HVAC, medical, IT and more, and some people get paid internships. Start with the free WIOA orientation, then register on Employ Florida and apply.
Asked for proof of address? Let a manager know at least 48 hours before you need a Blue Waters letter of residency.
Thousands of free online courses in computers, business, software and job skills. Get a Broward County Library card, sign up for the free NSU E-Card, then log in. The library also has free computers, Wi-Fi and printing help for résumés.
Online certificates in IT support, data, project management, cybersecurity and more, with no degree needed. Coursera offers financial aid that can make them free, and graduates get access to employers that hire from the program.
Free job training, placement and support for people with disabilities, which can include substance use and mental health conditions. Apply online or ask a case manager to refer you.
Construction and warehouse employers often ask for the OSHA 10-hour safety card. Ask CareerSource or a reentry program, since many offer it free. Only take the course from an OSHA-authorized trainer.
Employers can get a federal tax credit of up to several thousand dollars for hiring people with a felony conviction, people released in the past year, SNAP recipients, veterans and others. It's worth mentioning in an interview, and the employer files the paperwork on your first day.
Free interview clothing and job-readiness coaching for women, by appointment. The office serves Palm Beach, Broward and Martin counties but is located in Greenacres, so plan the trip.
Call to schedule:(561) 249-3898 · 6836 Forest Hill Blvd, Greenacres
Turn your recovery into a career. The Florida Certification Board's Certified Recovery Peer Specialist credential qualifies you for peer support jobs. There are fees and training hours, but some agencies sponsor them.
Employment Resources for Individuals with Felony Records
Free job-search sites and programs for people with a felony or other criminal record. Need a letter of residency for a job program? Let a manager know at least 48 hours before you need it.
Honest Jobs
Free
Reentry
A nationwide job board built for people with criminal records. Every employer on it is willing to hire people with a felony or misdemeanor history. Free for job seekers: make a profile and apply online.
A nonprofit that helps people coming home from incarceration get to work, with paid job training, job placement and career coaching. CEO works through local offices in other states and had no South Florida office as of October 2026, so it helps most if you are moving to one of its cities.
A national advocacy network from the Legal Action Center that works to open up jobs for people with arrest or conviction records. Useful for learning your rights around background checks and fair hiring.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. Free job-search tools, training information and step-by-step help for people with a record, including how to talk about your record with employers.
Clubhouses, meeting rooms, and fellowship halls that host many AA, NA, and other twelve-step meetings each week across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Meetings are free (7th Tradition donations optional). Meeting counts are approximate, based on official intergroup, NA area, CA, and CMA listings and the clubs’ own schedules as of October 2026. Schedules change, so check the linked schedule or call the helpline before you go.
Blue Waters residents: your required meetings must be in person. Online and Zoom meetings don’t count unless the program director approves an exception. See the House Expectations.
Meeting houses and clubhouses, sorted by city. Sources: AA Miami-Dade Intergroup, NA North Dade / South Dade / South Atlantic Areas, CA Florida, Florida Area CMA, and club websites.
Coral Room — Coral Gables
Free
Has women’s meetingsHas men’s meetings
AA meeting room for the Coral Gables Group, with meetings from 7:30 am to 10 pm. The listings include Spanish-language, women’s, and men’s meetings.
Address: 2916 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite B (2nd floor), Coral Gables, FL 33134 Phone:305-984-5511 Meetings: AA (~35/week)
LGBTQ+ (and straight-friendly) recovery clubhouse. It hosts AA (Spiritual Awakening, Sun 10 am, in person and on Zoom; All Together Group, Thu 7 pm), Crystal Meth Anonymous (Tue, Fri & Sat 7 pm, plus a Spanish-language CMA meeting online), a nightly 7 pm LOL (AA) meeting on Zoom, and SAA and Dharma Recovery meetings.
Address: 28 NE 54th St, Miami, FL 33137 Meetings: AA, CMA, SAA, Dharma Recovery; in person and online
Multi-fellowship clubhouse near Miami Shores and El Portal with about 40 meetings a week. AA meets weekdays at 10:00 am and NA at 1:30 pm, with AA and NA every evening. You’ll also find a women’s AA meeting (Still We Rise, Sun 5:30 pm), Spanish-language AA (Grupo Serenidad, Sat 5:30 pm), LGBTQ+ NA (Come As You Are, Sun 2 pm), Cocaine Anonymous (Between the Lines, Sat 1 pm), and Sober Way Out (Tue 8:30 pm, in person and on Zoom).
Address: 51 NE 82nd Terrace, Miami, FL 33138 Phone:305-759-6332 Meetings: AA (~24/week), NA (~15/week), CA (1/week)
AA clubhouse on South Beach (the room hosts seven AA meetings a day). It also hosts a Monday 8:30 pm CMA meeting (Topics After Dark) and several online meetings.
Address: 1718 Bay Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Meetings: AA (~40/week in person), CMA (1/week)
AA clubhouse that also hosts NA, with about 26 meetings a week. Weekday AA meets at 8:30 am and 5:30 pm, and there’s a 1:00 pm AA meeting on Mon/Wed/Fri. Also here: men’s AA (Tue & Thu 7:30 pm), secular AA (Free Thinker’s, Sun 12:15 pm), Bal Harbour Group (Mon/Wed/Fri 7 pm, in person and on Zoom), and NA on Sun 10:30 am, Wed 8:30 pm, and Sat 8:30 pm.
Address: 1782 Sans Souci Blvd, North Miami, FL 33181 Meetings: AA (~23/week), NA (3/week)
AA and NA clubhouse about 2 miles from the NE 156th St area, with roughly 40 meetings a week. AA meets daily at 7:00 am, 9:30 am, and 5:30 pm, with a 12:15 pm AA meeting on weekdays. NA meets weekdays at 1:45 pm (A Day at a Time) plus Sun 8 pm, Tue 8:30 pm, and Wed 7 pm. There’s also a Russian-language AA meeting on Tuesdays at 7 pm (in person and online).
Address: 1636 NE 148th St, Miami, FL 33181 Meetings: AA (~32/week), NA (~8/week)
NA meeting room with a daily 12:30 pm meeting (Electric Lunch), evening meetings most nights, Spanish-language NA (Poco a Poco, Conectados), and a women’s meeting (Sisters in Recovery, Wed 7 pm).
Address: 6600 SW 62nd Ave, South Miami, FL 33143 Meetings: NA (~16/week)
North Miami / North Miami Beach (NE 156th St area): smaller weekly meetings & daily schedule
Church and community-room meetings within about 7 miles of the NE 156th St area in North Miami / North Miami Beach, plus a day-by-day schedule for this area (including the North Miami clubhouses above).
Fulford United Methodist Church — North Miami Beach
Free
The meeting space closest to the NE 156th St area. AA meets Mon 8:30 pm (Mixed Nuts Young People) and Thu 7:30 pm (Sixth Sense Group). NA meets Mon 7 pm (For Addicts) and Sat 10 am (First Things First, 2nd floor Pacific Room).
Address: 1900 NE 164th St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162 (NA lists 1960 NE 164th St) Meetings: AA (2/week), NA (2/week)
First Church of North Miami: 1200 NE 135th St, North Miami, FL 33161. NA Thu 8 pm (Just Listen) and Fri 8:30 pm (Bridge Group) Miami Shores Presbyterian Church: 602 NE 96th St, Miami Shores, FL 33138. NA Mon 7 pm (UPFRONT) Grace Church: 370 Grand Concourse, Miami, FL 33138. AA Mon 8 pm (The Miami Group, open speaker)
NA meetings west of the NE 156th St area, including a weekday noon meeting and a women’s meeting.
Mt. Zion AME Church: 15250 NW 22nd Ave, Opa-locka. Fri 8 pm (Friday’s Freedom) and Sat 3 pm (Living Clean) St. Matthews Church: 6100 NW 24th Ave, Miami. Noon Comers, Mon–Fri at noon HCLI: 5601 NW 7th Ave, Miami. Inner City Recovery (Mon/Wed/Fri 5 pm), How It Works (Wed 7 pm), Literature At Work (Thu 6 pm), and Women’s Gratitude Speaks (Fri 7 pm)
A Spanish-language AA group that meets every night, about 6 miles southwest. Closer to the NE 156th St area, Little River Club has Spanish-language AA on Saturdays at 5:30 pm (Grupo Serenidad).
Address: 5426 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012 Meetings: Sun & Sat 6:30 pm; Mon–Fri 8:30 pm
Day-by-day schedule — North Miami / North Miami Beach area
In-person meetings at the venues above, from AA Miami-Dade Intergroup, NA (North Dade & South Atlantic Areas), CA Florida, Florida Area CMA, and Little River Club listings checked October 2026. Groups change times, formats, and locations; always confirm on the linked source before you go. Daily online LOL (AA) meetings hosted by Lambda Miami-Dade at 7:00 pm are not repeated below.
Sunday (16 meetings)
Time
Fellowship
Meeting
Venue
Notes
7:00 am
AA
Surrender is Freedom II
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
9:00 am
AA
Sunday Step Group
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Closed, step study
9:30 am
AA
Breakfast Club
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
10:00 am
AA
Spiritual Awakening
Lambda Miami-Dade (Miami (Upper Eastside))
LGBTQ+, open speaker; in person + Zoom
10:30 am
NA
Breakfast Club
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Open, speaker/discussion
10:45 am
AA
Happy 1060
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open, speaker
11:30 am
NA
Soothing Sundays
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Open discussion
12:15 pm
AA
Free Thinker's
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Open, secular
2:00 pm
NA
Come As You Are
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Open discussion; LGBTQ+ (per NA listing)
5:30 pm
AA
Happy Hour
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
5:30 pm
AA
Still We Rise
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Women's, open discussion
6:30 pm
AA
Grupo Aceptación
Grupo Aceptación (Hialeah)
Spanish-language
6:30 pm
NA
Guided by Principles
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
7:00 pm
AA
Beginner's Freedom
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Open
8:00 pm
NA
Miracles Happen
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open, step/speaker
8:30 pm
AA
Little River Group
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Open discussion
Monday (22 meetings)
Time
Fellowship
Meeting
Venue
Notes
7:00 am
AA
Surrender is Freedom II
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
8:30 am
AA
Something Happens
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Closed
9:30 am
AA
Breakfast Club
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
10:00 am
AA
Good Morning Group — Beginners
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Open discussion
Noon
NA
Noon Comers
St. Matthews Church (Miami (NW 24th Ave))
Open discussion
12:15 pm
AA
Daily Maintenance
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
1:00 pm
AA
Lunch Bunch
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Open, speaker
1:30 pm
NA
Stop and Surrender
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
1:45 pm
NA
A Day at a Time
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open discussion
5:00 pm
NA
Inner City Recovery
HCLI (Miami (NW 7th Ave))
Open
5:30 pm
AA
Happy Hour
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
5:30 pm
AA
Jaywalkers
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Open
5:30 pm
AA
Little River Group
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Open discussion
7:00 pm
AA
Upper Room
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open, newcomer
7:00 pm
AA
Bal Harbour Group
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Open, in person + Zoom
7:00 pm
NA
NA at Little River Steps
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Step series
7:00 pm
NA
For Addicts
Fulford UMC (North Miami Beach)
Open, speaker/discussion
7:00 pm
NA
UPFRONT
Miami Shores Presbyterian (Miami Shores)
Varies
8:00 pm
AA
The Miami Group
Grace Church (Miami Shores)
Open, speaker
8:30 pm
AA
Sober Way Out
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Book study
8:30 pm
AA
Mixed Nuts Young People
Fulford UMC (North Miami Beach)
Open, speaker
8:30 pm
AA
Grupo Aceptación
Grupo Aceptación (Hialeah)
Spanish-language
Tuesday (19 meetings)
Time
Fellowship
Meeting
Venue
Notes
7:00 am
AA
Surrender is Freedom II
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
8:30 am
AA
Something Happens
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Closed
9:30 am
AA
Breakfast Club
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
10:00 am
AA
Good Morning Group — Spirituality
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Open discussion
Noon
NA
Noon Comers
St. Matthews Church (Miami (NW 24th Ave))
Open discussion
12:15 pm
AA
Daily Maintenance
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
1:30 pm
NA
Stop and Surrender
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
1:45 pm
NA
A Day at a Time
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open discussion
5:30 pm
AA
Happy Hour
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
5:30 pm
AA
Jaywalkers
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Open
5:30 pm
AA
Little River Group
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Open discussion
7:00 pm
AA
Russian Alcoholics of So. Fla.
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Russian-language, in person + online
7:00 pm
AA
Big Book Study
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
7:00 pm
CMA
Step Series
Lambda Miami-Dade (Miami (Upper Eastside))
7:00 pm
NA
Pills Group
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Step series
7:30 pm
AA
Miami Men's
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Men's, closed
8:30 pm
AA
Sober Way Out
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Step series; in person + Zoom
8:30 pm
AA
Grupo Aceptación
Grupo Aceptación (Hialeah)
Spanish-language
8:30 pm
NA
NA Unity
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open, rotating format
Wednesday (20 meetings)
Time
Fellowship
Meeting
Venue
Notes
7:00 am
AA
Surrender is Freedom II
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
8:30 am
AA
Something Happens
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Closed
9:30 am
AA
Breakfast Club
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
10:00 am
AA
Good Morning Group — Step
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Open discussion
Noon
NA
Noon Comers
St. Matthews Church (Miami (NW 24th Ave))
Open discussion
12:15 pm
AA
Daily Maintenance
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
1:00 pm
AA
Lunch Bunch
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Open, speaker
1:30 pm
NA
Stop and Surrender
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
1:45 pm
NA
A Day at a Time
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open discussion
5:00 pm
NA
Inner City Recovery
HCLI (Miami (NW 7th Ave))
Open, speaker/discussion
5:30 pm
AA
Happy Hour
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
5:30 pm
AA
Jaywalkers
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Open
5:30 pm
AA
Little River Group
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Open discussion
7:00 pm
AA
Bal Harbour Group
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Open, in person + Zoom
7:00 pm
NA
Get Fed
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open, step
7:00 pm
NA
Growth for Change
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Step series
7:00 pm
NA
How It Works
HCLI (Miami (NW 7th Ave))
Open, step
8:30 pm
AA
Little River Group
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Open speaker
8:30 pm
AA
Grupo Aceptación
Grupo Aceptación (Hialeah)
Spanish-language
8:30 pm
NA
Cake & Pie
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Open, speaker/discussion
Thursday (20 meetings)
Time
Fellowship
Meeting
Venue
Notes
7:00 am
AA
Surrender is Freedom II
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
8:30 am
AA
Something Happens
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Closed
9:30 am
AA
Breakfast Club
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
10:00 am
AA
Good Morning Group — Big Book
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Open discussion
Noon
NA
Noon Comers
St. Matthews Church (Miami (NW 24th Ave))
Open discussion
12:15 pm
AA
Daily Maintenance
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
1:30 pm
NA
Stop and Surrender
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
1:45 pm
NA
A Day at a Time
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open discussion
5:30 pm
AA
Happy Hour
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
5:30 pm
AA
Jaywalkers
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Open
5:30 pm
AA
Little River Group
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Open discussion
6:00 pm
NA
Literature At Work
HCLI (Miami (NW 7th Ave))
Literature study
7:00 pm
AA
Big Book Study
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Open discussion
7:00 pm
AA
All Together Group
Lambda Miami-Dade (Miami (Upper Eastside))
Open discussion
7:00 pm
NA
Growth for Change
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Open discussion
7:30 pm
AA
Miami Men's
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Men's, closed
7:30 pm
AA
Sixth Sense Group
Fulford UMC (North Miami Beach)
Open, Big Book/meditation
8:00 pm
NA
Just Listen
First Church of N. Miami (North Miami)
Open, speaker/discussion
8:30 pm
AA
Little River Group
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Open discussion
8:30 pm
AA
Grupo Aceptación
Grupo Aceptación (Hialeah)
Spanish-language
Friday (22 meetings)
Time
Fellowship
Meeting
Venue
Notes
7:00 am
AA
Surrender is Freedom II
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
8:30 am
AA
Something Happens
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Closed
9:30 am
AA
Breakfast Club
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
10:00 am
AA
Good Morning Group — Grapevine
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Open discussion
Noon
NA
Noon Comers
St. Matthews Church (Miami (NW 24th Ave))
Open discussion
12:15 pm
AA
Daily Maintenance
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
1:00 pm
AA
Lunch Bunch
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Open, speaker
1:30 pm
NA
Stop and Surrender
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
1:45 pm
NA
A Day at a Time
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open discussion
5:00 pm
NA
Inner City Recovery
HCLI (Miami (NW 7th Ave))
Open, step
5:30 pm
AA
Happy Hour
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
5:30 pm
AA
Jaywalkers
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Open
5:30 pm
AA
Little River Group
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Open discussion
7:00 pm
AA
Big Book Unleashed Group
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Closed
7:00 pm
AA
Bal Harbour Group
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Open, in person + Zoom
7:00 pm
CMA
Speaker / Discussion
Lambda Miami-Dade (Miami (Upper Eastside))
Anniversaries last Friday of the month
7:00 pm
NA
NA at Little River
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Open discussion
7:00 pm
NA
Women's Gratitude Speaks
HCLI (Miami (NW 7th Ave))
Women's, open
8:00 pm
NA
Friday's Freedom
Mt. Zion AME (Opa-locka)
Step
8:30 pm
AA
Sober Way Out
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Open discussion
8:30 pm
AA
Grupo Aceptación
Grupo Aceptación (Hialeah)
Spanish-language
8:30 pm
NA
Bridge Group
First Church of N. Miami (North Miami)
Open, speaker/discussion
Saturday (20 meetings)
Time
Fellowship
Meeting
Venue
Notes
7:00 am
AA
Surrender is Freedom II
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
9:00 am
AA
Something Happens
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Open, speaker
9:00 am
NA
Growth for Change
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Closed discussion
9:30 am
AA
Breakfast Club
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
10:00 am
NA
First Things First
Fulford UMC (North Miami Beach)
Open discussion (2nd floor Pacific Room)
12:15 pm
AA
Upper Room
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open, speaker
1:00 pm
CA
Between the Lines
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Big Book study
2:30 pm
AA
Old Dogs New Tricks
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Open speaker
3:00 pm
NA
Living Clean
Mt. Zion AME (Opa-locka)
Step / speaker
4:00 pm
AA
Recovery Room
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
5:30 pm
AA
Happy Hour
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Open
5:30 pm
AA
Little River Group
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Closed discussion
5:30 pm
AA
Grupo Serenidad
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Spanish-language
6:30 pm
AA
Grupo Aceptación
Grupo Aceptación (Hialeah)
Spanish-language, open
7:00 pm
AA
Jaywalkers
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Open, speaker
7:00 pm
CMA
Relapse Prevention
Lambda Miami-Dade (Miami (Upper Eastside))
7:00 pm
NA
No Matter What Group
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Open discussion
8:30 pm
AA
Solutions
West Dixie Club (North Miami)
Candlelight, speaker
8:30 pm
AA
Weekend Serenity
Little River Club (Miami (Little River))
Open discussion
8:30 pm
NA
Saturday Night Live (SNL)
Boulevard Club (North Miami)
Open, speaker/discussion
Broward County
Meeting houses and clubhouses, sorted by city. Sources: AA Broward County Intergroup, NA Gold Coast / South Broward / South Atlantic Areas, CA Florida, Florida Area CMA, and club websites.
West Broward Club — Davie
Free
Has women’s meetingsHas men’s meetings
AA clubhouse with a daily 12:30 pm meeting (KIS Lunchtime). Also here: Spanish-language AA (Buscando Humilidad), women’s and men’s meetings, and a First Responders group.
Address: 13120 W State Road 84, Davie, FL 33325 Meetings: AA (~30/week), NA (1/week)
LGBTQ+ (and straight-friendly) recovery clubhouse. Hosts AA, Crystal Meth Anonymous (Mon–Sat 7 pm), a Wednesday CA meeting, and other fellowships such as ACA; some meetings are also online.
Address: 1231-A E Las Olas Blvd (alley entrance), Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Meetings: AA (~17/week), CMA (6/week), CA (1/week), NA, ACA
Clubhouse that provides meeting space for twelve-step groups. NA meets nightly at 10 pm (10PM Recovery), and there are Spanish-language NA meetings (El Viaje Continúa).
Address: 4425 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33021 Phone:954-967-4722 Meetings: AA (~38/week in person), NA (~11/week)
Recovery community center run by the Fellowship Recovery Community Organization. AA and NA meet here, including a men’s book study and an agnostic AA meeting (We Agnostics).
Address: 5400 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate, FL 33063 Phone:754-205-7428 Meetings: AA (~10/week), NA (~4/week)
Pompano Beach clubhouse where AA and NA meet throughout the week. NA meets at noon on weekdays (Road to Recovery), and there are two weekly CA meetings.
Address: 700 SW 10th St, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Meetings: AA (~25/week), NA (~7/week), CA (2/week)
NA clubhouse with daily 7 am (Fresh Start) and 6 pm (Six O’Clock Solutions) meetings, a Sunday men’s meeting, and Spanish-language NA on Fridays (Hispanos Unidos). AA groups meet here too.
Address: 8447 W McNab Rd, Tamarac, FL 33321 Meetings: NA (~17/week), AA (~8/week)
Meeting houses and clubhouses, sorted by city. Sources: AA Palm Beach County Intergroup, South Palm Beach County Intergroup, NA Palm Coast Area, CA Florida, and club websites.
Boca Pines Club — Boca Raton
Free
Has women’s meetings
AA clubhouse (Unit 5) in west Boca Raton. Many meetings are hybrid (in person and online), and the listings include women’s meetings.
Address: 9910 Sandalfoot Blvd, Unit 5, Boca Raton, FL 33428 Meetings: AA (~33/week), NA (2/week)
Large multi-fellowship clubhouse with about 125 meetings a week across 15+ fellowships, including AA, NA, CA, Gamblers Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, Marijuana Anonymous, CoDA, Al-Anon, and Recovery Dharma.
Address: 1700 Lake Ida Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33445 Phone:561-278-8004 Meetings: AA (~65/week), NA (~19/week), CA (6/week), plus other fellowships
Palm Beach County's Lambda group. Its old Lake Worth clubhouse closed during the pandemic, and it now meets as an open LGBTQ+ AA meeting on Fridays at 7 pm in the conference room at The Crossroads Club. The same club also hosts a closed LGBTQ+ AA meeting, Experience, Strength & Hope, on Mondays at 7 pm.
Address: The Crossroads Club, 1700 Lake Ida Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33445 Meetings: AA (Fri 7 pm, open; Mon 7 pm, closed)
NA meeting place with a daily noon meeting (You Are Not Alone), evening meetings, a women’s meeting (Women’s Connection, Mon 6:30 pm), and Spanish-language NA (Solo Por Hoy).
Address: 1897 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite 121, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Meetings: NA (~18/week)
Recovery clubhouse with 40+ meetings a week, including a daily 7 am AA meeting (Good Morning Group). NA (We Believe in You) and CA (Sobriety Seekers, Wed 7 pm) meet here too.
Address: 1369 Old Okeechobee Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone:561-832-1110 Meetings: AA (~44/week), NA (2/week), CA (1/week)
Free worksheets to use with your sponsor. Your sponsor may prefer a different format; go with what they suggest.
Fourth Step inventory packet
Free
A read-and-write Fourth Step guide from the AA Cleveland District Office, with worksheets for resentments (the four-column format: who, the cause, what it affects, my part), fears, sex conduct and harms done to others. It’s a free PDF you can print, and the guide invites you to copy the worksheets if you need more room. Work through it with your sponsor.
Format: PDF, 10 pages Also free: a longer worksheet set with checklists for each column, shared on 12Step.org
AA Cleveland District Office, “Fourth Step Guide” (aacle.org); Fourth Step worksheets by Roy Y., hosted on 12step.org (checked Oct 13, 2026). Blue Waters does not publish or provide these materials; the links go to the original sources.
Meeting finders & helplines
Miami-Dade meeting finders & helplines
Free
Official countywide lists, including online meetings and changes posted after this page was updated.
Official lists for Palm Beach County. North and central county AA is listed by the Palm Beach County Intergroup; Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, and Lantana are listed by South Palm Beach County Intergroup.
Need a letter of residency for your ID or license? Let a manager know at least 48 hours before you need it.
Florida driver license and ID card service centers near our residential areas in Pompano Beach, Oakland Park, and North Miami Beach. Prefer online renew/replace when eligible via MyDMV Portal. Hours and walk-in rules change — verify on the linked official pages before you go.
Pompano Citi Centre — FLHSMV Driver License
Reentry
Closest full driver-license office for the Pompano Beach house areas. Driver licenses, ID cards, reinstatements, exams; CDL HazMat noted on FLHSMV listing.
Address: 1955 Federal Hwy, Unit J209, Pompano Beach, FL 33062 Phone:954-497-1570 Hours (FLHSMV): Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–5:00 PM · Closed Sat–Sun Appointments: Book online (NemoQ / FLHSMV). Walk-ins: FLHSMV does not publish a day-by-day walk-in schedule for this office. Appointments are strongly recommended; call ahead to ask about same-day walk-in capacity.
Nearest FLHSMV driver-license office for the Oakland Park house area. Same county phone line as other Broward DL centers.
Address: 3718-3 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311 Phone:954-497-1570 Hours (FLHSMV): Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7:30 AM–5:00 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–5:00 PM · Closed Sat–Sun Appointments: Book online (NemoQ / FLHSMV). Walk-ins: Day-by-day walk-in schedule is not published on FLHSMV. Book an appointment when possible; call to verify walk-in availability.
North Dade Justice Center — Miami-Dade Tax Collector
Reentry
Closest dual DL / MV Tax Collector branch for the North Miami Beach / NE 156th house area. No written or driving exams at this location (per FLHSMV / Tax Collector listings).
Address: 15555 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33160 Phone:305-375-5448 Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM · Closed Sat–Sun (courthouse location) Appointments: Optional — book at the Tax Collector appointment portal (valid ID required to book). Walk-ins: Welcome during posted weekday hours; appointments are not required (Tax Collector). Arrive early; last arrivals near closing may not be served.
A car can make work, meetings and appointments much easier, but the license comes first. Every free car program and credit union loan below requires a valid driver license.
Steps, in order: (1) Check your license status and clear unpaid tickets or fees. A payment plan is available. (2) If you have a DUI suspension, complete DUI school and apply for a hardship (work-only) license. (3) Save for tag, title and insurance, since even free cars come with those costs. (4) Apply for a free car or get pre-approved for a credit union loan before you shop. (5) Avoid "buy here, pay here" lots, which often charge 20%+ interest and repossess quickly. Until then, see Transportation for free and reduced bus passes.
Broward Clerk of Courts: check and reinstate your license
Free
Reentry
Look up your Florida license status for free and see every unpaid ticket or fee holding it up. Unpaid tickets can go on a payment plan, which you set up in person with your ID ($25 per case). Reinstatement costs $60 in person or $65 online once everything is cleared. Each spring, the Clerk runs Operation Green Light, which reduces late fees (the 2026 event was March–April).
DUI suspension: hardship license, FR-44 insurance and interlock
Reentry
After a DUI, you can apply for a hardship license (work and business driving only) at the Bureau of Administrative Reviews in your county. You'll need proof you finished DUI school and any court-ordered treatment. Before reinstatement, you must carry FR-44 insurance (higher liability limits) for 3 years. If the court or your conviction requires an ignition interlock device, it must be installed in a car you own or regularly drive.
Gives free donated vehicles to people in need, including those in transitional housing and working families moving off public assistance. Apply online for free. You must be 18+, have a valid driver license, and have income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. You'll still need to pay tag, title and insurance. Demand is high, so expect a wait.
A Delray Beach nonprofit that gives inspected and repaired donated cars to single mothers in Broward and Palm Beach. You need a child under 18 at home, a valid driver license, and financial need, and you'll explain how the car will help with work or school. Many moms are nominated through partner charities, so ask your case manager.
Power Financial Credit Union: First-Time Auto Buyer
Car loans for people with no credit history, with terms up to 72 months. Your credit report can't show collections, repos or charge-offs. You need steady income, 2 months at your current job, and a Florida driver license. Membership is open if you live, work or go to school in Broward, Miami-Dade or Palm Beach.
Dade County Federal Credit Union: First-Time Car Buyer
Loans up to $25,000 for people with a limited credit history, terms up to 72 months, and staff who guide you through the purchase. Requires at least 6 months at your job. Membership is open if you live, work or worship in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach or Monroe.
Under Florida rule 15A-5.004, you generally must be seizure-free for 2 years before a license is issued or reinstated. If you're under regular medical care, you can apply after 6 months seizure-free, and the state Medical Advisory Board will review your case. After a single seizure with a normal EEG, the Board may reconsider after 3 months. Your treating doctor fills out the Medical Report form (HSMV 72423). Epilepsy Alliance Florida can help with the form too.
Interactive map of clinics, food sites, libraries, driver license offices, workforce centers, and other walk-in locations near our residential areas in Pompano Beach, Oakland Park, and North Miami Beach. House pins mark neighborhood areas only — exact residence street addresses are not shown.
Need help navigating these options? Call Blue Waters at (954) 344-0550 or use our contact form. For life-threatening emergencies, dial 911. For mental health or substance-use crisis support, call or text 988.
