Crystal River
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Local offices in Crystal River
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Crystal River Utility Services
123 NW Highway 19, Crystal River, FL 34428
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage serviceRequest city water, sewer, or garbage service and get help with your utility account.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on crystalriverfl.org
Local office · Nonprofit
Citrus County 211
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, jobs, health care, elder care, and crisis needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on citrusunitedway.org
Library · Regional office
Coastal Region Library
8619 W. Crystal Street, Crystal River, FL 34428
Help here
- Public library servicesUse library books, computers, printing, Wi-Fi, and public programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on citruslibraries.org
Local office · City office
Crystal River City Hall
915 N. Suncoast Blvd., Crystal River, FL 34429
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, questions, and requests.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on crystalriverfl.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Crystal River
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
Feeding Tampa Bay
3624 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619
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
Community Legal Services of Mid-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
Mid Florida Community Services, Inc. d/b/a You Thrive Florida
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Citrus County
Crystal River is in Citrus County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
WIC Services Only - Inverness
130 Montgomery Ave., Inverness, FL 34450
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on citrus.floridahealth.gov
State office · State office
WIC Services - Lecanto
3700 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto, FL 34461
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on citrus.floridahealth.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Mid Florida Community Services
1649 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy., Lecanto, FL 34461
Help here
- Energy and weatherization assistanceEligible households can ask about help with energy bills and making their homes more energy efficient.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mfcs.us.com
Housing authority · County office
Citrus County Housing Services
2804 W. Marc Knighton Ct., Lecanto, FL 34461
Help here
- Housing and utility helpResidents can ask about rental help, home repair programs, and emergency energy assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on citrusbocc.com
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Citrus County
3700 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto, FL 34461
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can get immunizations, family planning, testing, and other public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on citrus.floridahealth.gov
Courts and legal help · Regional office
Citrus County Self-Help Office
Citrus County Courthouse, 110 N. Apopka Ave., 3rd Floor, Room 1-346, Inverness, FL 34450
Help here
- Court self-helpPeople without a lawyer can get procedural help with the first steps in family law cases.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on circuit5.org
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
- Citrus County 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