Leon County
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Local offices in Leon County
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Human services · County office
Leon County Office of Human Services and Community Partnerships
615 E. Paul Russell Road, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Help here
- Emergency assistanceEligible residents can apply for temporary help with basic needs such as rent, utilities, food, and medicine.
- Primary healthcare referralsThe office connects residents with local partners for primary healthcare and related support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cms.leoncountyfl.gov
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Leon County
872 West Orange Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32310
Help here
- WICEligible pregnant or postpartum women, breastfeeding parents, and children under five can get healthy food benefits and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on leon.floridahealth.gov
State office · State office
Florida Department of Children and Families Family Resource Center
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsResidents can apply for food, cash, and medical assistance through DCF and find an in-person Family Resource Center.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on familyresourcecenter.myflfamilies.com
Local office · Regional office
211 Big Bend
Help here
- Help finding local resourcesCall 211 for help finding food, housing, utility, health, and other community resources.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211bigbend.org
Housing authority · County office
Leon County Housing Services
615 E. Paul Russell Road, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Help here
- Housing repair and homeownership helpEligible residents can ask about home repairs, homebuyer counseling, and down-payment assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cms.leoncountyfl.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Leon County Clerk Self Help Center and Low Bono Center
301 S. Monroe Street, #100, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Help here
- Court forms and limited legal guidancePeople handling certain family, small claims, or residential eviction cases can get help with forms and limited legal guidance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on leonclerk.com
Older adults · Regional office
Advantage Aging Solutions
2414 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpCall the Elder Helpline to learn about aging, disability, and caregiver services available in Gulf County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on advantageaging.org
Veterans · County office
Leon County Veteran Services
615 E. Paul Russell Road, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Help here
- Veterans benefits claims helpVeterans and their dependents can get help filing claims for benefits they earned through military service.
- Veterans emergency assistanceEligible veteran households can apply for temporary help with rent, utilities, home fuel, and transportation.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cms.leoncountyfl.gov
Emergency help · County office
Leon County Emergency Management
911 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32311
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsResidents can get disaster preparedness information and sign up for alerts about emergencies such as severe weather and evacuations.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cms.leoncountyfl.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource Capital Region Leon County Career Center
2601 S. Blair Stone Road, Building C, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Help here
- Job search and workforce supportJob seekers can get help with job searches, resumes, interviews, and training opportunities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcecapitalregion.com
Library · County office
LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System
200 West Park Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use library materials, programs, learning resources, and public computers through the county library system.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cms.leoncountyfl.gov
Leon County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Leon County
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
Second Harvest of the Big Bend
4446 Entrepot Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32310
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
Legal Services of North Florida, 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
Capital Area Community Action Agency, Inc.
309 Office Plaza Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Leon County
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
- 211 Big Bend
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 850-617-6333 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988