Indian Shores
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Local offices in Indian Shores
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town of Indian Shores Municipal Center
19305 Gulf Boulevard, Indian Shores, FL 33785
Help here
- Town services and informationContact the town about municipal services, public records, and other town business.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on myindianshores.com
Library · City office
Indian Shores Library
19305 Gulf Boulevard, 3rd floor, Indian Shores, FL 33785
Help here
- Library membership and booksResidents can join the library, borrow books, and use public computers and printers.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on myindianshores.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Indian Shores Municipal Center Community Rooms
19305 Gulf Boulevard, 4th floor, Indian Shores, FL 33785
Help here
- Community recreation activitiesResidents can attend recreation classes and community activities held in the municipal center rooms.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on myindianshores.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Indian Shores
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Feeding Tampa Bay
3624 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Bay Area Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Pinellas Opportunity Council, Inc.
501 1st Avenue North, Suite 517, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Pinellas County
Indian Shores is in Pinellas County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Courts and legal help · County office
Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756
Help here
- Child support informationContact the Clerk for child support-related court and case information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pinellas.gov
State office · State office
Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County, Mid-County WIC
8751 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33771
Help here
- WIC nutrition programApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for a child under five.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pinellas.floridahealth.gov
Human services · County office
Pinellas County Human Services
Help here
- Housing and social assistanceGet information about county help with housing, homelessness, food, and other urgent needs.Apply online
- Health and behavioral health programsFind out whether you qualify for county health care and behavioral health services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pinellas.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Pinellas County Housing Authority
11479 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33778
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about public housing, housing vouchers, and available housing applications.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pinellashousing.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Fred G. Minnis, Sr. Law Library
324 S. Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756
Help here
- Legal research libraryUse the law library to find legal information and research resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pinellas.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Pinellas County Clerk Legal Self Help Center
315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756
Help here
- Court self-helpGet information about self-help resources and in-person appointments for court matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pinellas.gov
Florida programs by kind of help
These are run by Florida and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- First Contact 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988