Sweetwater

Local offices in Sweetwater

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Sweetwater City Hall

  500 SW 109 Avenue, Sweetwater, FL 33174

  Help here

  • City government servicesVisit or call City Hall for help finding city departments and services.
  Call 305-221-0411DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsweetwater.fl.gov

• Human services · Nonprofit

  211 Miami

  Help here

  • Social service referrals and crisis supportCall any time for free referrals to local help and confidential crisis support.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211miami.org

• Older adults · City office

  City of Sweetwater Community Center

  10600 SW 4th Street, Miami, FL 33174

  Help here

  • Senior programs and social servicesOlder residents can find free programs, activities, and social services at the center.
  Call 305-552-1319DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsweetwater.fl.gov

City of Sweetwater website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Sweetwater

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Miami-Dade County

Sweetwater is in Miami-Dade County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Florida Child Support Program, Miami-Dade

  Overtown Transit Village, South Tower, 601 NW 1st Court, 12th Floor, Miami, FL 33136

  Help here

  • Child support case servicesParents can get help establishing, changing, and enforcing child support orders.
  Call 305-530-2600DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on floridarevenue.com

• State office · State office

  Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County, West Dade WIC Center

  11865 SW 26th Street, Unit J6, Miami, FL 33175

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get healthy food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Read more
  Call 305-225-5921DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on miamidade.floridahealth.gov

• Public health · State office

  Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County, Health District Center

  1350 NW 14th Street, Miami, FL 33125

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesResidents can get services such as immunizations, family planning, refugee health, and testing for sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis.
  Call 305-575-3800DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on miamidade.floridahealth.gov

• Courts and legal help · Regional office

  Eleventh Judicial Circuit Family Court Self-Help Program

  175 NW 1st Avenue, Room 2441, Miami, FL 33128

  Help here

  • Family court self-helpPeople without a lawyer can get procedural help with family court forms and cases such as divorce, custody, and name changes.
  Call 305-349-7800DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jud11.flcourts.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Miami-Dade County Law Library

  Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, 20 NW 1st Avenue, Room 10.234, Miami, FL 33128

  Help here

  • Legal information and researchResidents can use legal research tools and ask staff for help finding legal information.
  Call 305-349-7548DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdcll.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Alliance for Aging

  760 NW 107th Avenue, Suite 214, Miami, FL 33172

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can find help with local aging services and long-term care support.
  Call 305-670-6500DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on allianceforaging.org

Everything in Miami-Dade 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