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.