Housing

Rental Assistance Programs:

• Jewish Family Services of Broward: 954-370-2140
• ERAP (Emergency Rent Assistance Program): 954-831-3727 & 954-357-5340
• Gateway Community Outreach (Keith): 954-725-8435
• Broward County: 211
• Homeless Registration: 954-563-4357
• City of Pompano Beach - Housing and Social Services Manager: 954-786-7929
• Housing Authority of Pompano Beach (Section 8): 954-785-7200

Emergency Shelter

All homeless housing interventions, with the exception of Covenant House, Women In Distress and Lippman Center are accessed through Broward County’s Homeless Coordinated Entry and Assessment Screening, Information and Referral (CEASIR).

• Helpline Operated by:
  • Homeless Helpline 954-563-HELP (4357)

The following shelter placements require entry from the Homeless Helpline (954.563.HELP [4357]) or the TaskForce Outreach Team:

• Central Homeless Assistance Center (CHAC) operated by:
• Broward Partnership for the Homeless, Inc. 954-779-3990
  • Emergency housing with comprehensive rehabilitative services for men, women and families. Admission through the TaskForce Outreach Team.
• Hope South Florida (Family Day Respite) 954-563-HELP (4357)
  • Emergency and rapid-rehousing for homeless families and veterans. Admission through the Homeless Helpline.
• North Homeless Assistance Center (NHAC) operated by:
  • Broward Partnership for the Homeless, Inc.954-779-3990
  • Emergency housing and a comprehensive recovery program for men, women and families. Admission through the TaskForce Outreach Team
• Salvation Army (Individual Day Respite) 954-524-6991
  • 1445 W Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
    Admission through the TaskForce Outreach Team.
  • Outdoor shelters (ODS) are available however it is via referral only.

The following shelter placements do not require entry from the Homeless Helpline or the TaskForce Outreach Team.

• South Homeless Assistance Center (SHAC) owned and operated by:
  • Broward Outreach Center 954-926-7417
  • Emergency housing and a comprehensive recovery program for men, women and families. Admission through the TaskForce Outreach Team.

• Covenant House 954-561-5559
  • 733 Breakers Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
  • Emergency/temporary housing and crisis intervention for youth under 21 and youth with babies. 24-hour intake.
• The Lippman Family Center 954-568-2801
  • 221 NW 43rd Court, Oakland Park.
    Short term crisis and runaway housing for abused, troubled and homeless adolescents (12-17 years).
    24-hour intake.
• Women In Distress 954-761-1133
  • Emergency/temporary housing and crisis intervention for victims of domestic violence. 24-hour crisis line intake.

Transitional Housing

All transitional housing requires a referral from Coordinated Assessment and/or a homeless provider.

• Broward House; Supportive Housing and Social Services 954-568-7373
  • Emergency Transition Housing, Supportive Housing.
• Covenant House 954-561-5559
  • Transitional housing and support services for youth under 21, both individuals and families (adolescent parents with children).
• Salvation Army 954-524-6991
  • Transitional housings for families and single individuals.
  • Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center 954-463-3725
    • (No referral necessary, walk-ins accepted)
      1901 W Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
    • Residential facility for males ages 21-65 offering a spiritual based 12-step work therapy program.
    • Intake: Mon-Fri 7:30am-2:0 0pm
• West Care Foundation; The Village South-Pembroke Pines
  • 305-573-3784 (ext.2)
  • Transitional housing and support services for women in recovery and their children for up to 9 years old.

Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS

• Broward House
  • 2800 N Andrews Ave, Wilton Manors, FL 33311
  • (954) 568-7373 ext 7373
• Broward Regional Health Planning Council 954-561-9681
  • Emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities and permanent housing placement assistance to prevent homelessness.
• Care Resource 954-567-7141
  • Housing Case Management preventing homelessness.
• House of Hope 954-524-8989
  • Supportive Housing
• SunServe 954-764-5150
  • Housing case management for homeless prevention.
• West Care Foundation/The Village South-Pembroke Pines
  • 305-573-3784 (ext.2)
  • Supportive Housing for women and children only.