Housing & Homelessness

Talbot House Ministries

Emergency shelter, meals, case management. Shelter check-in is at the Tennessee Avenue door; call for arrival guidance.

814 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

863-687-8475

Lighthouse Ministries

Shelter, meals, outreach, and spiritual support. Locations vary by program; call to confirm where to go.

863-682-8915

Salvation Army – Lakeland

Shelter and rent/utility assistance.

835 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

863-682-0177

Salvation Army – Winter Haven

Help finding shelter, rent/utility assistance.

1802 6th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881

863-294-5523

Heart for Winter Haven

Help with ending child homelessness. info@heart4wh.org

863-291-6270

Homeless Coalition of Polk County

Lead agency coordinating help finding housing and grants. Domestic violence contact: 863-413-2700.

863-687-8386

New Life Outreach Ministry

Permanent housing, transitional housing, and re-entry support.

863-510-5696

Peace River Center – Transitional Housing

Supportive housing for individuals in recovery or crisis stabilization. Contact for availability and intake.

863-519-3744

ACTS – Permanent Supportive Housing

Polk permanent supportive housing program.

863-243-1750

St. Vincent de Paul CARES – SSVF

Supportive services for veteran families; rapid rehousing and prevention for veterans.

863-608-7078

Polk County Housing & Neighborhood Development

Emergency home repairs for homeowners with safety needs.

863-534-5240