Help & Assistance Programs

Resources & Referrals for Jupiter Residents

Sometimes we all need a little help. If you or someone you know would like assistance with finances, home-ownership, social services, or even home repair, Neighborhood Services can refer you to the right agencies and walk you through the process of getting the help you need. Some helpful resources are listed below. If you need further assistance, please contact Neighborhood Services Coordinator at (561) 741-2511.

General Help and Government Programs
Programs/ServicesAgency/Org.WebsiteContact InformationInfo and How to Access
Crisis help line. Referrals for help, social services and personal or family crisis.211 of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast211 Helpline can be reached by calling:
211, 561-383-1112, 866-882-2991
or text your zip code to 898211 (available 24/7)
or click here to chat online everyday from 10 am - 8 pm		211 provides free & confidential information, assessment, referral, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, suicide intervention, via telephone 24 hours a day/365 days a year.View the Palm Beach County General Information Guide here.
Also available in Spanish.
Also available in Creole.
Helping People Build Better CommunitiesPalm Beach County Community ServicesPBC Community Services,
810 Datura St. W.P.B, FL 33401, 561-355-4700		This agency oversees the Community Action Program, Senior Services, Farmworkers Jobs & Education and Human & Veteran Services.
Local Transportation SystemPalm Beach County Palm Tran
Palm Tran’s Customer Service Department can answer your Fixed Route AND Connection questions Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, and on Saturday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
561-649-9838
jmcgrego@pbcgov.org		Fixed Route Information Line:

561-841-4BUS (4287)
877-930-4BUS(4287)

Bus routes and real-time schedules


Low Income Home Energy Assistance
(LIHEAP)		PBC Community Action ProgramLIHEAP Website
Community Action Website		Please contact through website.Assistance to help pay FPL utility bill (must have received shut off notice or bill is delinquent, and income qualify).
Medicaid, Food Stamps, Cash AssistanceDepartment of Children and Families (DCF)WebsitemyACCESS Florida Customer Service 1-866-762-2237 Agents available
8am to 5pm Mon-Fri
Call for an appointment.		DCF can assist qualified residents with Food Stamps, Medicaid, and Cash Assistance. Call for an appointment.
*Look up local community partner agencies that help DCF provide access to public assistance services here.
Resource Center-El Sol
(Day Labor Center, Health and legal Services, Community Garden)		El Sol561-745-9834
contactus@friendsofelsol.org		El Sol’s mission is to improve the quality of life for the residents of Jupiter and surrounding communities by providing services primarily to day laborers, their children and families.
Food & Meal Services
Programs/ServicesAgency/Org.WebsiteContact InformationInfo and How to Access
Food Pantry -
St. Peter Catholic Church		St. Peter Catholic ChurchWebsite

Laura Boscia
(561) 708-1473

Address:
2581 Jupiter Park Drive F11
Jupiter, FL

St. Peter Parish Office
(561) 575-0837

The Food For Families Pantry is open four Saturdays of the month from 8:00am to 9:00am.

Please call to confirm Food Pantry dates/hours.

Jupiter Food PantryJupiter
Neighborhood
Resource
Center		WebsiteBrian Rowe, Pantry Coordinator, CROS Ministries, (561) 233-9009 or El Sol Jupiter Neighborhood Resource Center, (561) 745-9860Jupiter Food Pantry is open every Tuesday and Friday from 2:00-4:00 pm to the food pantry should bring identification for each person receiving food.
Food PantryGood Shepherd Church Food Pantry

Merike Seely, Parish Administrator

mseely@goodsheponline.org

561-746-4674

Food packages are available for curbside pickup in our south parking lot on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00-2:00pm only.  We also accept donations of non-perishable food items at those times.  Please see an attendant.
Food Bank
Website

701 Boutwell Road, Suite A-2

Lake Worth Beach, FL 33461

Phone: 561.670.2518

Fax: 561.670.2586

Email: info@pbcfoodbank.org


Focused on fighting hunger in Palm Beach County through five programs – Partner Marketplace, Pop-Up Farmer's Market, Benefits Outreach, Childhood Hunger Initiatives (Lois' Food4Kids, Weekend Food for Kids, and School Pantries), and Groceries for Seniors. We support close to 200 partner agencies in Palm Beach County to distribute food that reaches an average of 200,000 individuals in need every month.



Health & Well-being Services
Programs/ServicesAgency/Org.WebsiteContact InformationInfo and How to Access
Deaf and Hearing ResourcesAudiology with a Heart, Inc.WebsiteAt the Jupiter Community Center: the last Thursday of every month from 10 am - 2 pm. Call for an appointment: (561) 366-7219. Receive an amplified or specialized telephone at no cost. You must call for an appointment (561) 366-7219.
Drowning Prevention Information/EducationDrowning Prevention Coalition (DPC) of Palm Beach CountyWebsiteAnna Stewart, Coalition Manager (561) 616-7068

astewart@pbcgov.org 


Safety education to help reduce accidental drowning in Palm Beach County.
Free Therapeutic Services to Families with ChildrenPalm Beach County Youth Services BureauWebsiteNorth County Youth Services
3188 PGA Blvd., Rm. 1436
P.B.G., FL 33410
(561) 624-6562		Free family, individual and group therapy for families with children up to age 17. Residential treatment. Parenting classes. Info Flyer
Health Care ServicesMyClinic Jupiter

Website411 W. Indiantown Rd.
Jupiter, FL 33458

For appointments call:
(561) 203-7511		MyClinic is committed to empowering individuals and families who have limited resources to improve their health and quality of life by providing information, access to clinical care and community services.
Senior Services  
Click here to download a printable PDF of the Senior Resource Guide.
Programs/ServicesAgency/Org.WebsiteContact InformationInfo and How to Access
Department of Elder AffairsState of FloridaWebsite1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337)
Federal and State resources for seniors.
Private non-profit, client-directed civil rights organization for children and adults with all types of disabilities.

Website

4400 N. Congress Ave Ste 201West Palm Beach, FL 33407Phone: (561) 966-4288 Fax: (561) 966-0441TTY:  (561) 641-6538VP: (561) 290-1025

To speak to our Information and Referral Specialist, Ashley Torres, call 561-966-4288 ext. 105 or fill out the form on the website.
Meals on Wheels (MOW)Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches is now available in Jupiter.WebsiteFor more information call
(561) 802-6979 or visit the website.
Office Location:
1300 S. Olive Ave. Ste. 210
West Palm Beach , FL 33401		We are Meals on Wheels (MOW) so no senior goes hungry. Meal delivery program for seniors, you must call to find out about qualifying.
Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE)Area Agency on Aging - Palm Beach CountyWebsiteFor the site nearest you, call 1-800-963-5337SHINE is a program offered by the Florida Dept.of Elder Affairs at no cost to you to assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid and Health Insurance issues.
Services for Senior ResidentsPalm Beach County Division of Senior ServicesWebsitePBC Division of Senior Services, 810 Datura St.
W.P.B., FL 33401
(561) 355-4746		Programs & services for seniors. Management Center for Palm Beach County Senior Centers.
Transportation for Seniors and persons with disabilitiesPalm Tran ConnectionWebsite50 S. Military Trail, Suite 101
West Palm Beach, FL 33415

(561) 841-4200
Call Center Hours:
M-F 5:00 am - 10:10 pm
Sat. 6:00 am - 10:10 pm
Sun. 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

For questions, to request a Paratransit application, copies of Rider’s Handbook, or to book a trip please call: (561) 649-9838 or 1(877) 870-9849 (toll-free) 

TTY users can call Florida Relay Service 800-955-8771
You may also contact Palm Tran Connection by e-mail at connpalmeligibility@pbcgov.org
Palm Tran Connectionis a shared ride, door-to-door paratransit service that provides transportation for disabled residents and visitors in Palm Beach County under the following programs:  

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Program

Division of Senior Services (DOSS)

Program Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Program


Homeowner Programs
Programs/ServicesAgency/Org.Website
Info and How to Access
Federal Mortgage Assistance ProgramFlorida Hardest Hit HelpWebsitewww.fhfa.gov/HomeownersbuyerProgram designed to aid families hit hard by the economic and housing market.
Homeownership ServicesHousing Partnership, Inc.WebsiteHomebuyer Services
Main Office, 2001 Blue Heron Boulevard
Riviera Beach, FL 33404
561-899-1637

Housing Partnership offers everything a family needs to know to buy a home (home buying process, mortgage lending, first time home buyer programs, etc.)
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) ProgramPalm Beach County Office of ResilienceWebsiteOffice of Resilience
Natalie Schneider, Coordinator (561) 681-3812		For more information visit the website or read the frequently asked questions.
Legal Services

Programs/ServicesAgency/Org.WebsiteContact InformationInfo and How to Access
Free Legal ServiceLegal Aid Society of Palm Beach CountyWebsite423 Fern Street, Suite 200
W.P.B., FL 33401
(561) 655-8944
1(800) 403-9353
M-F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm or by appoinment		Provides free civil legal services to the disadvantaged, disabled, elderly or children.
Free Annual Credit ReportAnnual Credit ReportWebsiteAnnualCreditReport.com is the official site to help consumers to obtain their free credit report.This central site allows you to request a free credit file disclosure (credit report), once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.