Legal
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You can talk with an advocate any time. It is free and private, and they can help you make a safety plan.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-7233
- 911Emergency
- 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineCall 988
- 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineText 988
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Programs in Florida
Florida programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Florida Department of Children and Families
Domestic Violence Services
DCF connects people affected by domestic violence with local emergency shelters and support services.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Free legal help in Florida
Legal aid groups funded by the Legal Services Corporation give free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, to people with low incomes.
- Bay Area Legal Services, Inc.
Serves Hillsborough County, Manatee County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, Sarasota County
Call 800-625-2257Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
- Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida, Inc.
Serves Broward County, Collier County
Call 954-736-2400Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
- Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc.
Serves Brevard County, Citrus County, Flagler County, Hernando County, Lake County, Marion County, Orange County, Osceola County and 4 more
Call 800-405-1417Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
- Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc.
Serves Charlotte County, DeSoto County, Glades County, Hardee County, Hendry County, Highlands County, Indian River County, Lee County and 5 more
Call 888-582-3410Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
- Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.
Serves Miami-Dade County, Monroe County
Call 305-576-0080Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
- Legal Services of North Florida, Inc.
Serves Bay County, Calhoun County, Escambia County, Franklin County, Gadsden County, Gulf County, Holmes County, Jackson County and 8 more
Call 850-385-9007Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
- Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc.
Serves Alachua County, Baker County, Bradford County, Clay County, Columbia County, Dixie County, Duval County, Gilchrist County and 9 more
Call 866-256-8091Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Talk to a person
- Florida 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