Community Services Department

Our Mission:

The Mission of Community Services is to assist the citizens of St. Lucie County toward self-sufficiency in a dignified and cost effective manner.

The Community Services Department is comprised of the following divisions:

• Social Services 
• Housing
• Transportation
• Treasure Coast Community Action Agency
• Grants/Contracts
• Emergency Support Function 15 (Volunteers & Donations)

The Social Services Division assists county residents through distribution of funds and resources to eligible applications in accordance with our mission statement. They also work with the National Association of Counties to provide a discount drug card for uninsured and underinsured residents.

The Housing Division administers the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) program, the HOME Investment Partnership Program, the Community Development Block Grant 2005 Disaster Recovery Iniative, the CDBG DRI Supplemental Program and the Small Cities CDBG Program.. It also manages the County's Housing Disaster Plan.

The Grants/Contracts Division coordinates community services through contracted various outside agencies funded by the Board of County Commissioners.

The Transportation Division, as the Community Transportation Coordinator, works with Community Transit to provide public transportation, Medicaid and transportation disadvantaged trips.

The Treasure Coast Community Action Agency is committed to building self-sufficient individuals and families by providing services in response to challenges of our diverse communities

Community Services is the lead agency during and after a disaster for volunteers and donations.  This is called Emergency Support Function 15.

Community Services also supports the Neighborhood Team by certifying homeowners for eligibility and serving on the advisory board.

Community Services also has Veteran's Services representatives located in our office in order to meet the needs of the veterans in our area.

Our Dedicated Team of Professionals

• Beth Ryder - Community Services Director
• Stefanie Myers - Assistant Director
• Corine Williams - Transit Manager  
• Vacant -  Executive Assistant
• Vacant- Social Services Technician III
• Leonor Jara-Fowler - Social Services Technician II
• Sindy Miller - Social Services Technician II
• Connie Proulx - Executive Assistant
• Jessica Parrish - Housing Manager
• Jennifer Hance - Housing Program Specialist
• Dina Prestridge - Project Coordinator
• Jennifer Cruz - Housing Program Specialist
• Renee Scott - Social Services Coordinator
• Brenda Connell-Brown - Social Services Technician II 
• Helen Simpson - Veteran's Services Officer

Where are we located?

437 North 7th Street
(Corner of 7th & Avenue D)
Ft. Pierce, Fl 34950
Telephone: (772) 462-1777
Fax: (772) 462-1703
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
comm_info@stlucieco.org

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