The document provides information on various social services organizations throughout South and North Palm Beach County that provide meals, food pantries, clothing, healthcare assistance, job assistance, showers, and other services for those in need. Locations listed include Caring Kitchen, Boca Helping Hands, St. Ann's Place, The Soup Kitchen, Cros Ministries food pantries, and churches that offer food, meals, clothing and other resources multiple days a week. Contact information and services provided are included for each location.
1. SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICES GUIDE
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Bags of Food, Clothing, Bed Linen, Pillow, Bus Pass, Identification, Health Care Insurance
Assistance, Showers, Basic Toiletries, Job Search Assistance, Job Training Apprenticeship, Food Stamp Assistance,
Emergency Financial Assistance and referrals for many other social services. (Revised 11-1-16 Army of Angels, Dennis Aron)
CARING KITCHEN (CROS MINISTRIES)
196 NW 8th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 278-0918 (April Hazamy ex1)
http://www.crosministries.org/
Meals to the Homebound Elderly (M, W, TH)
Breakfast (Mon – Fri 9:00a – 10a)
Lunch (Mon – Fri 11:30a – 12:30p)
Dinner (Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sun 5p – 5:30)
Food, Clothing, Bed Linen, Pillow, Job Assistance,
Health Care District information, and Homeless
Referral Services!
BOCA HELPING HANDS
1500 NW 1 Court, Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 417-0913 (Multiple Services Available)
http://www.bocahelpinghands.org/
Lunch: 11 – 12:30 (Mon-Sat)
Food Pantry: Mon – Fri 9:30-12:30 & 2p-4p
Services for Palm Bch County Residents include: Food
Pantry, Lunch, Food Bags Take Home ,Bus Passes.
(The following assistance is for Boca Residents ONLY)
Emergency Prescription Expense, Water & Electric
Payment Assistance, Rent Payment, Children Assistance.
CASON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
342 N Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 243-7634 (brown bag program)
2 Brown Bag Lunches given out to each individual,
homeless or near homeless, Senior Citizens,
Children, and low income families in the
community. Saturday Mornings (9a – 9:30a)
THE SOUP KITCHEN - CARIDAD
8645 Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Bch, Fl. 33437
561-732-7595
Services: Meals served
Mondays – Saturdays 9:30am – 12pm,
No Restrictions.
CROS DELRAY BEACH COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
141 SW 12th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 243-7634 (Melanie)
http://www.crosministries.org/
Services: Food Pantry, fax food stamp applications.
Hours: Mon – Fri (12pm – 3pm)
ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
900 N Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
(561) 732-2377 (Main)
(561) 740-9918 (Social Services)
Services: Clothing Provision, Food Pantry.
Food Pantry Hours: Tues & Thurs – 2:30p – 4p
LOVE BOCA
Contact - Anne Kahn
561-674-3378 (Call for Information)
http://www.lbom.org/
Sundays: 11:30 – 1:30 Showers/Lunch
1st United Methodist Church
Tuesdays: Laundry (2:30 – 4:30) Boca Laundry
Thursdays: Dinner Service (4p – 6p)
Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
4th Sunday of Month: Dinner Service (5pm)
St Gregory’s Church
ST. ANN’S PLACE (North County)
2107 N. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, Fl. 33407
(561) 805-7708 http://www.stannplace.org/
Breakfast 8am-9am (Mon – Fri),
Lunch 10am-11:30am (Mon – Fri), and take out
bags. Showers, and Laundry service, Health Care
Insurance Advocacy & Services, Emergency
Housing, Birth Certificates, Florida ID Cards, Food
Stamps, and Job support Programs, and more!
The DMV is here the last Wednesday of each
Month, Free ID cards!
OTHER HELPFUL NUMBERS:
FLORIDA DISCOUNT DRUG CARD: 866-341-8894
RX OUTREACH: 800-769-3880 (Prescription Assistance)
FOOD STAMPS: 888-356-3281
HEALTH CARE DISTRICT: 561-659-1270
DELRAY HEALTH DEPT: (CAP Program): 561-274-6400
WORKFORCE LOCATIONS: 561-616-5200
ELDERLY HELPLINE: 561-533-1060
HEALTHY MOTHERS HEALTHY BABIES: 561-732-2110
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: 561-966-4288
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMIN: 800-772-1213 (Wage Printout)
PALM TRAN BUS: 561-649-9848 – DELRAY TROLLEY 561-243-7322
SAFELINK WIRELESS: 800-723-3546 (Free Cell Phone)
COMPLIMENTS OF: ARMY OF ANGELS - 561-293-6271 Dennis Aron
2. SUBSTANCE ABUSE HELP (South Palm Beach)
Trying to get help for substance abuse with no insurance/no money is difficult, detox options are limited, but available. You will
see locations on here out of Palm Beach County, and that is because these have become options out of necessity! Sometimes,
detox options such as DAF or BARC are full, the next best alternative is a baker act, I have listed 3 baker act facilities that do
Medical detox, while under baker act. All you have to do is say the words! Also try the national helplines listed at bottom.
YOU HAVE TO ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF, LET THEM KNOW YOU’RE WILLING TO DO ANTHING TO GET HELP.
DRUG ABUSE FOUNDATION (DAF)
400 S. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 278-0000 (Detox & Inpatient)
HOURS: Open 24/7 – 365 (Walk – Ins Welcome)
Medical Detox facility, and men’s inpatient 60 day
program, and women’s 60 day inpatient program. DAF
assists indigent people without insurance. For best
chance go early morning, beds are provided by
availability, EXPECT TO WAIT. Cigarettes Yes, Vaping No
FAIR OAKS - THE PAVILION (At Delray Medical Center)
5440 Linton Blvd, Delray Beach, FL. 33484
561-495-3737 (Detox & Inpatient & Mental Health)
561-495-3054 (Elaine for Intake/admissions) Mon-Fri
HOURS: Open 24/7 – 365 (Walk-In to Delray Medical E.R.)
Medical Detox Facility, also Baker Act Facility
If you have no insurance, you can go in as baker act for
detox, but you may end up at South County. Pavilion
Inpatient program after detox is available if you qualify.
ATLANTIC SHORES HOSPITAL
4545 N. Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, Fl. 33308
954-771-2711 (Detox & Inpatient & Mental Health)
HOURS: Open 24/7 – 365 (Walk – Ins Welcome)
Medical Detox facility, and inpatient programs
available. Accepts indigent without insurance, but for
medical detox, must be under a baker act.
FORT LAUDERDALE HOSPITAL
1601 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fl. 33301
954-463-4321 (Detox & Inpatient & Mental Health)
HOURS: Open 24/7 – 365 (Walk – Ins Welcome)
Medical Detox facility, and inpatient programs
available. Accepts indigent without insurance, but for
medical detox, must be under a baker act.
PORT SAINT LUCIE HOSPITAL
2550 SE Walton Rd, Port Saint Lucie, Fl. 34952
772-335-0400 (Detox & Inpatient & Mental Health)
HOURS: Open 24/7 – 365 (Walk – Ins Welcome)
Medical Detox facility, and inpatient programs
available. Accepts indigent without insurance, but for
medical detox, must be under a baker act.
BARC (Broward County Substance Abuse)
900 Northwest 31st
Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Fl. 33311
954-357-4880 (Detox & Inpatient)
HOURS: Open 24/7 – 365 (Walk – Ins Welcome)
Medical Detox facility, and inpatient programs
available. Accepts indigent without insurance.
JEROME GOLDEN BEHAVIORAL (Baker Act Facility)
1041 45th
Street, West Palm Beach, Fl. 33407
561-383-8000 Open 24/7 – 365 (Walk – Ins Welcome)
They have inpatient substance abuse programs, available
after detox, if beds are available, and accepted.
JFK MEDICAL (Baker Act Facility)
5301 S. Congress Ave, Atlantis, Fl. 33462
561-965-7300 Open 24/7 – 365 (Walk – Ins Welcome)
going here it’s possible you may be transferred to South
County Mental Health Facility, or Columbia Hospital.
ST MARY’S HOSPITAL (Baker Act Facility)
901 45th
St., West Palm Beach, Fl. 33407
561-844-6300 Open 24/7 – 365 (Walk – Ins Welcome)
COLUMBIA HOSPITAL (Baker Act Facility)
2201 45th
St., West Palm Beach, Fl. 33407
561-842-6141 Open 24/7 – 365 (Walk – Ins Welcome)
SOUTH COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH (Baker Act Facility)
16158 S. Military Trail, Delray Beach, Fl. 33484
561-495-0522 Open 24/7 – 365 (Walk – Ins Welcome)
MOBILE CRISIS TEAM
561-495-0522 (South County)
561-383-5777 (North County)
WAYSIDE (Women Only)
Drug Addiction Treatment
378 N.E. 6th
Ave, Delray Beach, Fl. 33483
800-655-0817 Open 10am-5pm M-F (Call Ahead)
GRATITUDE HOUSE (Women and women with Children)
Drug Addiction Treatment
1700 N. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, Fl. 33407
561-833-6826 Open 8:30am-4:30pm M-F (Call Ahead)
PANDA (Women & with Children) Drug Addiction Treatment
816 N.W. Avenue D., Belle Glade, Fl. 33430
561-992-1375 (Call Ahead)
AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse)
Domestic Abuse Shelter - Delray Beach, Fl.
561-265-2900 or 800-355-8547 (Call Ahead)
FAITH FARM: 561-737-2222 (Faith Based 10 month Program)
J MINISTRIES: 561-842-4276 (Faith Based 10 month Program)
FAMILY SERVICES: 561-616-1222 (Village For Change - 6 month)
THE LEWIS CENTER: 561-904-7900 (Homeless Center)
NATIONAL DRUG ABUSE HELPLINE: 800-662-HELP (4357)
SAMSHA: 1-877-726-4727 (Find help for Substance Abuse)
2-1-1 (561) 383-1112 First Call For Help (Community Resources)
HARM REDUCTION: 561-201-0739 (Naloxone & Needle Exchange)
COMPLIMENTS OF: ARMY OF ANGELS - 561-293-6271 Dennis Aron
3. NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTY LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICES GUIDE
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Bags of Food, Clothing, Bed Linen, Pillow, Bus Pass, Identification, Health Care Insurance
Assistance, Showers, Basic Toiletries, Job Search Assistance, Job Training Apprenticeship, Food Stamp Assistance,
Emergency Financial Assistance and referrals for many other social services. (Revised 11-1-16 Army of Angels, Dennis Aron)
LAKE WORTH FOOD PANTRY (CROS MINISTRIES)
Our Savior Lutheran Church
1615 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth, Fl.
561-233-9009 http://www.crosministries.org/
Monday – Friday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Food Pantry! Limited clothing when available.
OASIS COMPASSION AGENCY
4872 10TH Ave N. Lake Worth 561-967-4066
Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 3:30pm
Emergency food for homeless available. Must be
enrolled as client for food pantry. They offer many
programs, computers, typing, call for information.
LAKESIDE CHURCH - Food Pantry!
1801 12TH Ave N. Lake Worth 561-585-7519
3rd Friday of the month 10am – 12noon.
RIVIERA BEACH FOOD PANTRY (CROS MINISTRIES)
2051 MLK Blvd-2nd Floor, WPB - 561-779-7936
M-W-F 9:30am – 11:30am - Food Pantry!
PROJECT HOPE (TRINITY CHURCH)
7259 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth - 828-414-3546
Sundays 8am – 2pm. Breakfast, Showers,
Clothing, Lunch, and Service available.
HOLY REDEEMER CHURCH
3730 Kirk Road, Lake Worth 561-965-8632
Food Pantry! First come first serve, while it lasts.
Tuesdays 9am, Be there 8:30am or earlier to sign up
ST. ANN’S PLACE (North P.B)
2107 N. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, Fl. 33407
(561) 805-7708 http://www.stannplace.org/
Breakfast 8am-9am (Mon – Fri),
Lunch 10am-11:30am (Mon – Fri), and take out
bags. Showers, and Laundry service, Health Care
Insurance Advocacy & Services, Emergency
Housing, Birth Certificates, Florida ID Cards, Food
Stamps, and Job support Programs, and more!
DMV here last Wednesday of Month, Free ID cards!
CARING KITCHEN (CROS MINISTRIES) (South P.B)
196 NW 8th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 278-0918 (April Hazamy ex1)
http://www.crosministries.org/
Meals to the Homebound Elderly (M, W, TH)
Breakfast (Mon – Fri 9:00a – 10a)
Lunch (Mon – Fri 11:30a – 12:30p)
Dinner (Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sun 5p – 5:30)
Food, Clothing, Bed Linen, Pillow, Job Assistance,
Health Care District information, Referral Services!
THE LORD’S PLACE & CAFÉ JOSHUA
2808 N. Australian Ave. W.P.B - 561-494-0125
Must be enrolled as client of the program.
Mon – Fri 11:30am – 12:30 Lunch, programs
include Job Apprenticeship Programs and more!
THE SOUP KITCHEN – CARIDAD 561-732-7595
8645 Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Bch, Fl. 33437
Mon - Sat 9:30am – 11:30am, Meals served, and
Food Pantry. Clothing on Saturdays! Diapers
available for New Mothers – Call for Details.
JUPITER FOOD PANTRY (CROS MINISTRIES) North
106 Military Trail, Jupiter – 561-233-9009
Mon – Fri 11:30am – 12:30 Lunch, programs
include Job Apprenticeship Programs and more!
METROPOLITAN CHURCH
561-775-5900 (North P.B)
4857 Northlake Blvd. Palm Bch Gardens
Wednesdays 1pm – 4pm Food Pantry
HOPE FOR YOU
4524 Gun Club Road, Suite 212 – 561-827-5510
Saturdays 10am – 12noon, Food Pantry
DOT & RUBY HELPING HANDS
561-983-3744 – 824 Canal St. Riviera Bch.
Every other Saturday 8a-10a Food Pantry/Clothing
OTHER HELPFUL NUMBERS:
FLORIDA DISCOUNT DRUG CARD: 866-341-8894
RX OUTREACH: 800-769-3880 (Prescription Assistance)
FOOD STAMPS: 888-356-3281
HEALTH CARE DISTRICT: 561-659-1270 & 561-689-7140
DELRAY HEALTH DEPT: (CAP Program): 561-840-4500
WORKFORCE LOCATIONS: 561-616-5200
COMPASS COMMUNITY CENTER: (LGBTQ) 561-533-9699
ELDERLY HELPLINE: 561-533-1060
HEALTHY MOTHERS HEALTHY BABIES: 561-732-2110
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: 561-966-4288
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMIN: 800-772-1213 (Wage Printout)
PALM TRAN BUS: 561-649-9848
SAFELINK WIRELESS: 800-723-3546 (Free Cell Phone)
PALM BEACH ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: 561-355-4700
COMPLIMENTS OF: ARMY OF ANGELS - 561-293-6271 Dennis Aron
4. SUBSTANCE ABUSE HELP (North Palm Beach County)
Trying to get help for substance abuse with no insurance/no money is difficult, detox options are limited, but available. You will
see locations on here out of Palm Beach County, and that is because these have become options out of necessity! Sometimes,
detox options such as DAF or BARC are full, the next best alternative is a baker act, I have listed 3 baker act facilities that do
Medical detox, while under baker act. All you have to do is say the words! Also try the national helplines listed at bottom.
YOU HAVE TO ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF, LET THEM KNOW YOU’RE WILLING TO DO ANTHING TO GET HELP.
DRUG ABUSE FOUNDATION (DAF)
400 S. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 278-0000 (Detox & Inpatient)
HOURS: Open 24/7 – 365 (Walk – Ins Welcome)
Medical Detox facility, and men’s inpatient 60 day
program, and women’s 60 day inpatient program. DAF
assists indigent people without insurance. For best
chance go early morning, beds are provided by
availability, EXPECT TO WAIT. Cigarettes Yes, Vaping No
FAIR OAKS - THE PAVILION (At Delray Medical Center)
5440 Linton Blvd, Delray Beach, FL. 33484
561-495-3737 (Detox & Inpatient & Mental Health)
561-495-3054 (Elaine for Intake/admissions) Mon-Fri
HOURS: Open 24/7 – 365 (Walk-In to Delray Medical E.R.)
Medical Detox Facility, also Baker Act Facility
If you have no insurance, you can go in as baker act for
detox, but you may end up at South County. Pavilion
Inpatient program after detox is available if you qualify.
ATLANTIC SHORES HOSPITAL
4545 N. Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, Fl. 33308
954-771-2711 (Detox & Inpatient & Mental Health)
HOURS: Open 24/7 – 365 (Walk – Ins Welcome)
Medical Detox facility, and inpatient programs
available. Accepts indigent without insurance, but for
medical detox, must be under a baker act.
FORT LAUDERDALE HOSPITAL
1601 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fl. 33301
954-463-4321 (Detox & Inpatient & Mental Health)
HOURS: Open 24/7 – 365 (Walk – Ins Welcome)
Medical Detox facility, and inpatient programs
available. Accepts indigent without insurance, but for
medical detox, must be under a baker act.
PORT SAINT LUCIE HOSPITAL
2550 SE Walton Rd, Port Saint Lucie, Fl. 34952
772-335-0400 (Detox & Inpatient & Mental Health)
HOURS: Open 24/7 – 365 (Walk – Ins Welcome)
Medical Detox facility, and inpatient programs
available. Accepts indigent without insurance, but for
medical detox, must be under a baker act.
BARC (Broward County Substance Abuse)
900 Northwest 31st
Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Fl. 33311
954-357-4880 (Detox & Inpatient)
HOURS: Open 24/7 – 365 (Walk – Ins Welcome)
Medical Detox facility, and inpatient programs
available. Accepts indigent without insurance.
EXPECT A LONG WAIT. Cigarettes Yes, Vaping No
JEROME GOLDEN BEHAVIORAL (Baker Act Facility)
1041 45th
Street, West Palm Beach, Fl. 33407
561-383-8000 Open 24/7 – 365 (Walk – Ins Welcome)
Ask about inpatient substance abuse 90 Day programs,
available after detox, if beds are available, and accepted.
JFK MEDICAL (Baker Act Facility)
5301 S. Congress Ave, Atlantis, Fl. 33462
561-965-7300 Open 24/7 – 365 (Walk – Ins Welcome)
going here it’s possible you may be transferred to South
County Mental Health Facility, or Columbia Hospital.
ST MARY’S HOSPITAL (Baker Act Facility)
901 45th
St., West Palm Beach, Fl. 33407
561-844-6300 Open 24/7 – 365 (Walk – Ins Welcome)
COLUMBIA HOSPITAL (Baker Act Facility)
2201 45th
St., West Palm Beach, Fl. 33407
561-842-6141 Open 24/7 – 365 (Walk – Ins Welcome)
JEROME GOLDEN BEHAVIORAL North (Glades)
(Baker Act Facility, Substance Abuse, Detox)
816 NW Avenue D, Belle Glade 561-993-8080
MOBILE CRISIS TEAM
561-383-5777 (North County) or 561-992-8707 (Belle Glade)
561-495-0522 (South County)
PANDA (Women & with Children) Addiction Treatment
816 N.W. Avenue D., Belle Glade, Fl. 33430
561-992-1375 (Call Ahead)
GRATITUDE HOUSE (Women/Children) Addiction Treatment
1700 N. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, Fl. 33407
561-833-6826 Open 8:30am-4:30pm M-F (Call Ahead)
THE RECOVERY SOURCE Substance Abuse Help Center
561-203-0000 & 800-943-2919 (24 hour Helpline)
29 S. Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, Fl. 33460
AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse)
Domestic Abuse Shelter - Delray Beach, Fl.
561-265-2900 or 800-355-8547 (Call Ahead)
J MINISTRIES: 561-842-4276 (Faith Based 10 month Program)
FAITH FARM: 561-737-2222 (Faith Based 10 month Program)
FAMILY SERVICES: 561-616-1222 (Village For Change - 6 month)
THE LEWIS CENTER: 561-904-7900 (Homeless Center)
ABUSED WOMEN (Shelter) – 561-586-1888
NATIONAL DRUG ABUSE HELPLINE: 800-662-HELP (4357)
SAMSHA: 1-877-726-4727 (Find help for Substance Abuse)
2-1-1 First Call For Help (561) 383-1112 (Community Resources)
HARM REDUCTION: 561-201-0739 (Naloxone & Needle Exchange)
YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOC. (Shelter) 561-993-2204
COMPLIMENTS OF: ARMY OF ANGELS - 561-293-6271 Dennis Aron