West Miami
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Local offices in West Miami
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Water and Sanitation Department
901 SW 62nd Avenue, West Miami, FL 33144
Help here
- Water and sanitation billsPay your city water or sanitation bill online, in person, or by phone.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwestmiami.gov
Local office · City office
West Miami City Hall
901 SW 62nd Avenue, West Miami, FL 33144
Help here
- City services and recordsContact the City Clerk for help with city information and public records.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwestmiami.gov
Older adults · City office
West Miami Community Center
901 SW 62nd Avenue, West Miami, FL 33144
Help here
- Senior programsOlder adults can meet, join social and recreation activities, and connect with local support resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwestmiami.gov
Library · County office
Fairlawn Branch Library
6376 SW 8th Street, West Miami, FL 33144
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and attend library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mdpls.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve West Miami
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 South Florida
2501 SW 32 Terrace, Pembroke Park, FL 33023
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
Legal Services of Greater Miami, 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
Miami-Dade County
701 N.W. 1st Court, Suite 10-156B, Miami, FL 33136
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Miami-Dade County
West Miami 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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on floridarevenue.com
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
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on allianceforaging.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.
- 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
Talk to a person
- 211 Miami
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 305-631-4211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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