Bay Lake

Local offices in Bay Lake

We have not checked Bay Lake on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Bay Lake

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

Offices for all of Orange County

Bay Lake is in Orange County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Orange County Citizen Resource and Outreach Division

  2100 E. Michigan St., Orlando, FL 32806

  Help here

  • Family and crisis resourcesThe division connects residents with family resources and crisis assistance.
  • Disability servicesResidents with disabilities can contact the county office for information and support.
  Call 407-836-6506DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newsroom.ocfl.net

• Community action · County office

  Orange County Community Action Division

  2100 E. Michigan St., Orlando, FL 32806

  Help here

  • Community Action servicesThe division connects low-income residents with services and resources that can help them become self-sufficient.
  Call 407-836-9333DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newsroom.ocfl.net

• State office

  Florida Department of Health in Orange County WIC, Eastside Health Center

  12050 East Colonial Drive, Building A, Orlando, FL 32826

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible women, infants, and children can get healthy food, nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
  Call 407-858-1494DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on orange.floridahealth.gov

• Housing help · County office

  Orange County Housing and Community Development Division

  525 E. South St., Orlando, FL 32801

  Help here

  • Rental assistanceThe division administers rental assistance for eligible low-income households.Apply onlineRead more
  • Home repair assistanceEligible homeowners can apply for help with essential home repairs when the program is accepting applications.Apply online
  Call 407-836-5150DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on engageorange.ocfl.net

• Public health · State office

  Florida Department of Health in Orange County

  6101 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando, FL 32809

  Help here

  • County health servicesThe health department provides public health services, including immunizations and disease prevention.
  Call 407-858-1400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on orange.floridahealth.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Orange County Clerk of Courts Self Help Center

  425 N. Orange Ave., Suite 340, Orlando, FL 32801

  Help here

  • Low-cost legal helpThe center offers low-cost help with family law, small claims, and residential eviction cases.
  Call 407-836-6300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myorangeclerk.com

Everything in Orange 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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