Broward County Florida Homeless Shelters, Transitional Housing, and Emergency Housing Options
If you are homeless or facing eviction in Broward County Florida, there are emergency shelters, transitional housing programs, and support services available. This guide is broken down by region - North, Central, and South Broward - because we know how difficult it is to get across the county if you don't have reliable transportation.
Many homeless shelters in the county require referrals through the coordinated intake system before someone can receive a place to stay. Due to this, one of the first calls to make is to the Broward County Homeless Helpline. You’ll find a mix of large emergency shelters, transitional housing for people in recovery, and specific programs for veterans or families with children.
- NOTE: Many programs below serve only certain populations, such as families with children, youth, veterans, or individuals with medical or behavioral health conditions. Always call ahead before visiting a shelter because bed availability and general capacity changes frequently. If you are facing eviction and need immediate financial help, see Broward County organizations that help with rent.
Important: The Broward County Homeless Helpline
Before attempting to walk into most shelters in Broward County, individuals and families must contact the Homeless Helpline. This is the single point of entry for the county’s Coordinated Assessment System. Staff will assess your situation and provide referrals to the appropriate shelter or housing program based on availability. Phone: (954) 563-4357. Hours: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Daily
Fort Lauderdale and Central Broward shelters
Covenant House Florida
733 Breakers Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304. Phone: (954) 561-5559. Website: https://www.covenanthousefl.org/
Covenant House Florida helps homeless and at-risk youth and young adults. The organization provides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, transitional housing, and independent living support. Programs may also help pregnant or parenting youth with a place to stay.
Salvation Army Fort Lauderdale
1445 West Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311. Phone: (954) 524-6991. Website: https://fortlauderdale.salvationarmyflorida.org/
The Salvation Army of Broward County offers emergency assistance, transitional housing support, case management, and housing stabilization services for homeless adults and families. The organization may also operate cooling centers and seasonal emergency shelter programs during extreme weather conditions. For more details on other programs, see the NHPB Salvation Army Broward County guide.
Broward Partnership – Central Homeless Assistance Center
920 NW 7th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311. Phone: (954) 779-3990. Website: https://bphi.org/
Broward Partnership operates the Central Homeless Assistance Center (CHAC) in Fort Lauderdale. The center provides emergency shelter, meals, case management, healthcare support, and recovery-focused services for homeless adults. Intake is generally coordinated through the county homeless system.
Broward House
2800 North Andrews Avenue, Wilton Manors, Florida 33311. Phone: (954) 568-7373. Website: https://browardhouse.org/
Broward House provides supportive housing, healthcare services, case management, and assistance for individuals living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic medical conditions.
Hope South Florida
1100 North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33305. Phone: (954) 566-2311. Website: https://hopesouthflorida.org/
Hope South Florida provides outreach services, meals, showers to unhoused adults, case management, and rapid rehousing. They focus on homeless individuals and veterans in Broward County.
LifeNet4Families
1 NW 33rd Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311. Phone: (954) 792-2328. Website: https://www.lifenet4families.org/
LifeNet4Families is not an overnight shelter, but it is an important support organization for homeless individuals and struggling families. Services may include meals, showers, laundry facilities, job search assistance, case management, and referrals.
Women in Distress of Broward County
24 Hour Hotline: (954) 761-1133. Website: https://womenindistress.org/
Women in Distress of Broward County provides emergency shelter, crisis counseling, safety planning, and transitional support. They help domestic violence survivors and their children.
South Broward shelters and housing programs
Caring Place – Broward Outreach Center Hollywood
2056 Scott Street, Hollywood, Florida 33020. Phone: (954) 926-7417. Website: https://caringplace.org/
The Caring Place at Broward Outreach Center in Hollywood provides emergency shelter and recovery services for homeless men, women, and families. Placement may require referral through outreach teams or Broward County intake services.
Jubilee Center of South Broward
2020 Scott Street, Hollywood, Florida 33020. Phone: (954) 920-0106
Jubilee Center of South Broward helps low-income and homeless individuals with meals, hygiene items, referrals, and other support services.
Hallandale Human Services
750 NW 8th Avenue, Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009. Phone: (954) 457-1460
Hallandale Human Services programs may provide referrals, food assistance, clothing, and short term housing support for individuals and families in crisis.
North Broward and Pompano Beach shelters
Broward Partnership – North Homeless Assistance Center
1700 Blount Road, Pompano Beach, Florida 33069. Phone: (954) 935-3000. Website: https://bphi.org/
Broward Partnership also operates the North Homeless Assistance Center in Pompano Beach. Services include emergency shelter, meals, case management, and recovery support for homeless adults.
SOS Children’s Village Florida
3681 NW 59th Place, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073. Phone: (954) 420-5030. Website: https://www.sosflorida.com/
SOS Children’s Village Florida offers transitional independent living services for young adults who are aging out of foster care. Housing assistance, education support, employment counseling, and life skills training may be available.
Lippman Youth Shelter
221 NW 43rd Court, Oakland Park, Florida 33309. Phone: (954) 568-2801
Lippman Youth Shelter provides short-term emergency shelter and crisis housing for runaway, homeless, and troubled youth ages 12 through 17.
Additional homeless assistance and housing programs in Broward County
Henderson Behavioral Health
Website: https://www.hendersonbh.org/
Henderson Behavioral Health provides supportive housing, behavioral healthcare, homelessness assistance, and stabilization programs for adults with mental health conditions.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami
Website: https://www.ccadm.org/
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami may provide homeless prevention services, short term housing, rapid rehousing, and case management in parts of Broward County.
Cold weather shelters in Broward County
Broward County may activate emergency cold weather shelters when temperatures fall below certain levels. Locations can change depending on weather conditions and county activation plans. Call for updated information during severe weather events. Contact Broward County Emergency Management - Phone: (954) 831-3900 or recorded shelter information: (954) 537-0211
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