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Free lawyers help disaster survivors with insurance claims, FEMA appeals, housing problems and replacing lost documents.

Main national network of nonprofit credit counselors; good alternative to debt-settlement firms. Free or low-cost counseling; personalized action plan.

One-stop free financial coaching and tax help for Miami-Dade working families. Free services: coaching, credit/debt help, VITA tax prep, student loan help, money-related legal aid.

Volunteer tax prep at sites in all 50 states, aimed at older adults on modest incomes. Free tax return preparation.

Free credit-score, budgeting, homebuyer and small-business coaching nationwide. Free one-on-one coaching (credit, money management, homeownership, small business).

Free professional help fighting medical bills, insurance denials and finding cost help. Free one-on-one help with insurance, treatment costs, living expenses, employment.

Saves filing fees and helps people claim EITC and Child Tax Credit. Free federal filing.

Federal interactive tool that helps users identify government benefits they may be eligible for, covering housing, food, healthcare, disability, employment, and more. Covers all federal programs and links to state-level equivalents.

Federal agency providing free consumer financial education, complaint filing for financial product issues (mortgages, credit cards, debt collection, student loans), and guidance on budgeting, credit, and avoiding predatory lending.

Searchable national database of emergency rental assistance programs by location, including active ERA programs at state, county, and city level. Updated regularly to reflect current funding availability and eligibility requirements.

Free or low-cost representation for low-income taxpayers involved in disputes with the IRS, including audits, collection issues, appeals, and tax court. Also provides education on taxpayer rights and obligations for those who speak English as a second language.

Search tool to find the nearest LSC-funded legal aid organization by ZIP code. LSC funds 129 independent nonprofits with 800+ offices providing free civil legal help in housing, family law, consumer, immigration, and benefits matters.

National portal to find free civil legal aid organizations by state, including housing, family law, consumer rights, immigration, and benefits. Links to state-specific legal aid websites and self-help legal resources. Covers all 50 states and territories.

Miami-Dade community organization providing employment, business development, and wraparound support services in underserved communities, including support for returning citizens and opportunity youth.

FloodSmart is FEMA's consumer guide to flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program. Explains coverage options, rate-finding tools, and risk mapping for homeowners and renters in flood-prone areas.

Disability-led organization providing independent living skills training, peer counseling, information and referral, advocacy, and transition support for people with disabilities in Miami-Dade and Broward.

Low-cost immigration legal services including DACA renewals, family petitions, naturalization, asylum, and deportation defense for South Florida residents.

Broward County's largest community behavioral health organization providing mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention, and residential services on a sliding-fee scale.

Miami-Dade's community mental health center network providing outpatient therapy, crisis services, substance use treatment, psychiatric care, and community support on a sliding-fee scale.

HRSA locator for federally funded community health centers offering primary care, dental, mental health, and substance use services on a sliding-fee scale based on income. Miami-Dade has multiple active FQHCs.

Federal Marketplace for ACA health insurance plans with income-based premium subsidies and cost-sharing reductions. Florida residents who don't qualify for Medicaid can shop and enroll in subsidized coverage.

Online application portal for Florida Medicaid, food assistance (SNAP), and cash assistance (TANF). DCF ACCESS is the primary gateway for Florida residents to apply for state-administered health coverage and benefits.

Free, unbiased Medicare counseling from certified volunteers helping Florida residents understand Medicare options, plan comparisons, billing issues, prescription drug coverage, and related benefits.

Miami-Dade's designated Area Agency on Aging coordinating elder services including home-delivered meals, in-home care, transportation, caregiver support, legal aid, and benefits counseling for residents 60+.

Free tax preparation and refund filing support through the GetYourRefund / VITA ecosystem.

Prosperity and related support services connecting residents with financial coaching, benefits, and related resources.

Financial coaching and related support services including tax prep, credit coaching, and household financial guidance.

Federal guide to state unemployment benefits, including general eligibility factors and state application pathways.

Federal entry point for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, which may help with food, housing, utilities, child care, and job training depending on state rules.

Official federal entry point explaining SNAP eligibility and how to apply through your state or local office.

Official federal guidance on energy-bill support through LIHEAP and weatherization help through WAP.

Tenant-focused legal self-help and eviction defense support resource for Miami-Dade residents.

Free or low-cost HUD-approved counseling for buying, renting, foreclosure prevention, credit issues, and reverse mortgages.

FHA information hub with homeownership resources, loan guidance, and access to HUD-approved counseling contacts.

Federal homebuying resource hub covering affordability, state homebuying programs, and HUD-approved counseling.

Federal guide to free state-based job training resources that can help workers build new skills and reach career goals.

Energy bill assistance pathway for eligible residents through county-administered utility support programs.

Broward County-administered LIHEAP support for qualified families seeking help with electric bill payments.

Federal portal to search for government benefits and financial help across housing, food, health, disability, and other life events.

Homelessness prevention and housing stabilization support through Miami-Dade's Homeless Trust network and coordinated access system.