Local Resources

Your online resource for information about Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee Counties.

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Emergency Hotlines

2-1-1 and National Hotlines

In Case of a Life Threatening Emergency, Call 9-1-1

Dial 2-1-1 For Crisis Intervention And Referrals

2-1-1 is a crisis helpline that provides immediate social services support and local resources for suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and community resource referrals. Residents of Indian River County, St. Lucie County, Martin County, and Okeechobee County can dial 2-1-1 on their phones and speak with a trained operator who will assess their needs and direct them to the appropriate agency for assistance.

National Hotlines:

Suicide Prevention Hotline1-800-273-8255
DCF Access Florida - Post Disaster Food Services(866) 762-2237
FEMA Helpline(800) 621-3362
National Child Abuse Hotline(800) 422-4453 
Child Find Hotline(800) 426-5678
National Domestic Violence Hotline(800) 799-7233
National Human Trafficking Resource Center(888) 373-7888

Indian River County Hotlines

IN CASE OF A LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY, CALL 9-1-1

American Red Cross Indian River County(772) 562-2549 
Indian River County Crisis Line(772) 562-2000 
Indian River County Elder Help Line(772) 569-8555 
Indian River County Department of Health(772) 794-7400 
Indian River County Emergency Services(772) 226-3900
Indian River County Hurricane Shelters(772) 562-2549
Indian River County Pet Friendly Shelter(772) 388-3331 X130

St. Lucie County Hotlines

IN CASE OF A LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY, CALL 9-1-1

American Red Cross St. Lucie County(772) 878-7077
St. Lucie County Department of Public Safety(772) 462-1100
St. Lucie County Pet Friendly Shelter(772) 466-4066
St. Lucie County Emergency Management(772) 462-8100
St. Lucie County Emergency Aid and Housing(772) 462-1777

Martin County Hotlines

IN CASE OF A LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY, CALL 9-1-1

American Red Cross Martin County(772) 287-2002 
Martin County Emergency Public Information(772) 287-1652
Martin County Health Department(772) 221-4000
Martin County Elder Helpline (866) 684-5885
Martin County Children's Emergency Services(772) 223-0979
Martin County Fire Rescue(772) 288-5360
Martin County Pet Friendly Shelter(772) 334-0401

Okeechobee County Hotlines

IN CASE OF A LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY, CALL 9-1-1

American Red Cross Okeechobee County(863) 763-2488
Okeechobee County Health Department(863) 462-5800
Okeechobee Elder Helpline(866) 684-5885
Okeechobee Emergency Management(863) 763-3212
Okeechobee Special Needs Shelters(863) 462-5819
Okeechobee Pet Friendly Shelters(863) 763-2523