Ocean Ridge
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Local offices in Ocean Ridge
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Local office · City office
Town of Ocean Ridge Town Hall
6450 N Ocean Boulevard, Ocean Ridge, FL 33435
Help here
- Town government servicesVisit or call Town Hall for help with town services, meetings, and public information.
- Ocean Ridge LibraryResidents can borrow books from the small library at Town Hall during office hours.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on oceanridge.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast
Help here
- Community resource and crisis helpCall 211 any time for crisis support and referrals to local services such as food, health care, housing, and senior help.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211palmbeach.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Palm Beach County
Ocean Ridge is in Palm Beach County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Palm Beach County Human Services
810 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Help here
- Self-sufficiency servicesResidents can get help with eligible emergency needs, economic stability, and self-sufficiency.
- Homeless servicesResidents who are homeless can contact the county to find help and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on discover.pbc.gov
Community action · County office
Palm Beach County Community Action Program
810 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Help here
- Utility assistanceEligible households can apply for help with energy bills and utility shutoff crises.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on discover.pbc.gov
Veterans · County office
Palm Beach County Veterans Services
810 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans can get help understanding and applying for benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on discover.pbc.gov
Emergency help · County office
Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management
20 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Help here
- Disaster preparedness and special needs shelterResidents can get disaster information and apply for special needs shelter support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on discover.pbc.gov
Library · County office
Palm Beach County Library System
3650 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Help here
- Library and community resourcesResidents can borrow books, use computers, attend programs, and access information and research help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pbclibrary.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Palm Beach County Law Library
Palm Beach County Courthouse, Room 1.2200, 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Help here
- Law library accessResidents can use legal reference materials to research court matters and represent themselves.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 15thcircuit.com
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 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast
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