Ocoee Website Links Residents to Social Services

Ocoee residents needing help with food, housing, mental health, education and other social services now have a central online resource. The "Community Connect" website, accessible through the Orange County Public Schools portal, links families with local programs and community organizations.

The website acts as a directory for individuals and families seeking support. Users can search for free or reduced-cost programs in Ocoee, from the downtown area to neighborhoods like Meadow Woods. The initiative aims to simplify access to existing social care services.

The site also provides immediate crisis support information. Those in urgent need can call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Online chat options are also available on the lifeline's website. For immediate housing crisis support, individuals can text HOME to 741741. Emergency situations should be reported to 911.

The Orange County Public Schools website includes a disclaimer for users accessing the Community Connect portal, stating it is a third-party site. Visitors agree to the privacy and security policies of the external website by proceeding.