Community Assistance
Volusia Helps
Volusia Helps is a free app that provides up-to-date information in the palm of your hand. The app can help residents, social service providers, law enforcement and medical professionals easily find social service agencies in Volusia County by searching keywords or viewing the 13 service categories. The app can be downloaded on Apple and Android devices. Those who prefer to use a computer can visit https://vcservices.vcgov.org/VolusiaHelps for information.
Housing Activity
The Housing Activity provides assistance to income- and program-eligible households in Volusia County in an effort to create and preserve affordable housing.
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Grants Activity
The Grants Activity provides is responsible for research and assessment of community needs, planning and developing strategies for addressing community needs, making applications for funding to implement strategies, monitoring established programs for regulatory compliance, and implementing capital improvements.
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Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
The Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) is the federal government's major program that assists very-low-income families including the elderly and the disabled to afford decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private market.
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Human Services
Human Services provides temporary emergency assistance and supportive services to eligible residents of Volusia County.
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Downloads and links
Helpful downloads and links.
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Advisory boards and committees
The Community Assistance Division has three advisory boards that provide guidance and make recommendations.
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Reports for public review/comments
The Community Assistance Division is required to post its quarterly reports on its website so the public will be able to follow its progress.
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Contact us
Contact information by location.
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2-1-1- service
Call 2-1-1 to access free information about community services and to find help when you need it.
Upcoming events
Human Services Advisory Board Election for Low-Income Representative
August 25 @5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Volusia County Community Assistance will conduct five public meetings in which community members will elect one person at each meeting to represent low-income people in that area on the Human Services Advisory Board. This is a requirement per grant regulations.
Each meeting will consist of ...
Human Services Advisory Board Election for Low-Income Representative
August 27 @5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Volusia County Community Assistance will conduct five public meetings in which community members will elect one person at each meeting to represent low-income people in that area on the Human Services Advisory Board. This is a requirement per grant regulations.
Each meeting will consist of ...
Human Services Advisory Board Election for Low-Income Representative
September 3 @5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Volusia County Community Assistance will conduct five public meetings in which community members will elect one person at each meeting to represent low-income people in that area on the Human Services Advisory Board. This is a requirement per grant regulations.
Each meeting will consist of ...
Community Assistance to Distribute Pool Alarms
September 4 @9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Volusia County’s Community Assistance Division will distribute pool and door/window alarms without charge at two regional libraries to help keep children and families safe around water.
These life-saving devices, which are limited to one of each type per household, will be provided from 9 a.m. ...
Human Services Advisory Board Election for Low-Income Representative
September 10 @5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Volusia County Community Assistance will conduct five public meetings in which community members will elect one person at each meeting to represent low-income people in that area on the Human Services Advisory Board. This is a requirement per grant regulations.
Each meeting will consist of ...
Human Services Advisory Board Election for Low-Income Representative
September 14 @5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Volusia County Community Assistance will conduct five public meetings in which community members will elect one person at each meeting to represent low-income people in that area on the Human Services Advisory Board. This is a requirement per grant regulations.
Each meeting will consist of ...
Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board
November 4 @1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Volusia County’s Opioid Abatement Advisory Board will meet from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Emergency Operations Center, 3825 Tiger Bay Road, Daytona Beach.
The advisory board includes representatives from Volusia County and the 13 participating municipalities. Members are tasked w...
