Panhandle 211 Helpline Resource Guide for Okaloosa & Walton County
Compiled from Panhandle 211 Resource Database
2021
https://panhandle211.communityos.org/
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Important Numbers and Tips
Ambulance, Fire/Rescue, Police, Sheriff 9-1-1 Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office 850-651-7547 Walton County Sheriff’s Office 850-892-8186 National Runaway Switchboard 800-786-2929 Abuse Registry Children, Disabled & Elderly 800-962-2873 Panhandle 2-1-1 Helpline 2-1-1 or 850-892-4357 Florida Relay Service 800-955-8770 Poison Control 800-222-1222 Adoption Hotline 800-962-3678 Domestic Violence Hotline 850-243-1201 Shelter House Crisis Line 800-863-4777 National Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Information Center 800-784-6776 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 LGBT Youth Suicide Prevention Hotline 866-488-7386 Disaster Distress Helpline 800-985-5990 National Human Trafficking Hotline 888-373-7888 Veterans Support Line 844-693-5838
Apply for Reemployment Compensation through the FL Department of Economic Opportunity. Visit www.floridajobs.org to apply. To reach the switchboard, call 1-800-204-2418
Apply for Food Stamps, report status changes or get help with a replacement Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. 1-866-76ACCES (1-866-762-2237) or http://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/
Apply for Florida’s Medicaid program. Call 1-866-762-2237 Enroll at www.myflorida.com/accessflorida Contact a Medicaid area office: http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/index.shtml
Contents Local Agencies – Okaloosa County ...... 4 Hospitals ...... 36 Local Agencies – Walton ...... 6 Housing & Home Repair Assistance ...... 37 Local Agencies – State ...... 9 Immigration Services ...... 38 Local Agencies - Federal ...... 12 Information & Referral Services ...... 38 Adoption Services...... 13 In-Home Services ...... 39 Alzheimer’s Information ...... 14 Legal Services ...... 39 Animal Information ...... 14 Libraries ...... 40 Assisted Living Facilities ...... 15 Meals ...... 41 Autism Information ...... 15 Mental Health Services ...... 42 Business Development Information ...... 16 Military Relief ...... 44 Cancer Treatment & Information ...... 16 Parks, Camps & Entertainment ...... 44 Child Care ...... 17 Pharmacies ...... 45 Clothing & Household Goods ...... 17 Pregnancy Services & Education ...... 46 Colleges ...... 19 Prescription Assistance Programs ...... 47 Dental Services ...... 19 Rent Assistance ...... 48 Developmentally Disabled & Special Needs Schools ...... 49 Services...... 21 Self-Sufficiency Training ...... 50 Diabetes Education Services ...... 23 Senior Services ...... 50 Disaster Relief ...... 24 Shelter ...... 51 Domestic Violence Support & Services .... 25 Sickle Cell Information ...... 52 Education Services ...... 25 Substance Abuse Services ...... 52 Emergency Services ...... 26 Suicide Prevention Hotlines ...... 56 Employment ...... 28 Transportation ...... 56 Family Support Services ...... 29 Utility Assistance ...... 57 Financial Assistance...... 29 Veterans Services ...... 59 Food Pantries & Distribution ...... 30 Visually Impaired Services ...... 60 Foster Care ...... 32 Volunteer Services ...... 61 Hard Of Hearing Services ...... 33 Youth Services ...... 61 Healthcare Services & Clinics ...... 33 Hiv/Aids Services ...... 35 Homeless Services ...... 35
Clerk of Court Efficiently records and safeguards court actions, LOCAL AGENCIES – OKALOOSA COUNTY county finances and official records. City of Crestview Local City Government. Also, provides information 101 East James Lee Boulevard and services for residents and visitors. Crestview, FL 32536 850-689-5000 Crestview 198 Wilson Street North Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Crestview, FL 32536 http://www.okaloosaclerk.com/
850-682-1560 Department of Public Safety Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Protects the health, safety and welfare of citizens in www.cityofcrestview.org Okaloosa County.
City of Destin 90 East College Boulevard Local City Government. Also, provides information Niceville, FL 32578 and services for residents and visitors. 850-651-7150 4200 Indian Bayou Trail Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:30 pm Destin, FL 32541 www.co.okaloosa.fl.us
850-837-4242 Okaloosa County Commissioners Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Responsive to citizens in providing an appropriate www.cityofdestin.com level of accessible services on a cost effective basis.
City of Fort Walton Beach 302 Wilson Street North Local City Government Suite 302 Crestview, FL 32536 107 Miracle Strip Parkway Southwest Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 850-689-5050 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm 850-833-9500 www.co.okaloosa.fl.us Mon-Thu 7:00 am-5:00 pm, Fri 7:00 am-11:00 am www.fwb.org Okaloosa County Emergency Management Ensures that Okaloosa County is prepared to City of Niceville respond to emergencies, recover from them, and Local City Government. Also, provides information mitigate against their impacts. and services for residents and visitors. 90 East College Boulevard 208 Partin Drive North Niceville, FL 32578 Niceville, FL 32578 850-651-7150 850-279-6436 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Mon-Fri 8:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm www.co.okaloosa.fl.us
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Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office Supervisor of Elections Law Enforcement in Okaloosa County. Provides information to Okaloosa County citizens regarding the voting process, issues voter ID cards 50 2nd Street and assists with voter registration. Shalimar, FL 32579 302 North Wilson Street 197 East James Lee Boulevard Suite 302 Crestview, FL 32539 Crestview, FL 32536 850-689-5600 Crestview 107 Stahlman Avenue Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Destin, FL 32541 www.govote-okaloosa.com
850-651-7410 Shalimar (HQ) Tax Collector 850-689-5650 Crestview Collects Taxes in Okaloosa County. Issues driver's 850-609-2094 Destin licenses, vehicle registration, etc. Admin: Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:30 pm www.sheriff-okaloosa.org 302 Wilson Street North Crestview, FL 32536 Public Transportation System Offers deviated fixed route bus service and limited 701 John Sims Parkway paratransit service countywide. Operates in Niceville, FL 32578 Crestview, Fort Walton Beach & Destin; wheelchair accessible. 1250 Eglin Parkway Shalimar, FL 32579 600 Transit Way Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 850-651-7300 850-833-9168 FWB Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:00 pm Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:30 pm www.okaloosatax.com
SHIP Program Veterans Services Office Helps qualified applicants with housing needs on a Assists veterans, widows and dependents to file first-qualified, first-served basis. Visit the website for claims for VA benefits. Assists residents in Okaloosa the application. county only.
1250 Eglin Parkway 1250 North Eglin Parkway Suite 301 Suite 302 Shalimar, FL 32579 Shalimar, FL 32579
Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm 850-651-7258 FWB myokaloosa.com/gm/ship 850-689-5922 Crestview Mon-Fri 8:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:00pm-5:00pm www.co.okaloosa.fl.us
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LOCAL AGENCIES – WALTON City of Paxton Local city government provides resident and visitor Animal Control information, parks, recreation and utility services. Responds to complaints of nuisance animals.
21872 US Highway 331 N 365 Triple G Road Laurel Hill, FL 32567 DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
850-834-2489 850-892-8682 Mon-Fri 6:30 am-5:30 pm Tue-Sat 9 am-4 pm www.paxtonfl.net www.waltonso.org/animal-services
Clerk of Court Building Division Oversees all court records and services, including Issues contracting and building licenses. marriage licenses, evictions, divorce, small claims,
restraining orders, etc. 47 North 6th Street
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 571 U.S. Highway 90 East
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 850-892-8160
Mon-Thu 7:00 am-4:30 pm 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard www.co.walton.fl.us Suite 500
Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459 City of DeFuniak Springs
Local city government provides resident and visitor 850-892-8115 information, parks, recreation and utility services. Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm
www.clerkofcourts.co.walton.fl.us 71 US Highway 90 West
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 Environmental Health
Offers environmental health services to county 850-892-8500 government and citizens as well as federal, state and Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm local government agencies on environmental issues www.defuniaksprings.net regarding the protection of natural resources.
City of Freeport 362 Florida 83 Local city government provides resident and visitor DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 information, parks, recreation and utility services.
850-892-8021 112 Highway 20 West Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm Freeport, FL 32439 www.walton.floridahealth.gov
850-835-2822
Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm www.freeportflorida.gov
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Fire and Rescue Probation Provides fire and Emergency Medical Services within Monitors offenders who are sentenced to Walton County. supervision (probation) instead of or in addition to jail time. 752 Triple G Road DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 571 US Highway 90 East DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 850-892-6162 911 – available 24/7 850-892-8135 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm www.waltonso.org/fire-rescue www.co.walton.fl.us
Human Resources Property Appraiser Attracts and retains qualified employees for all of Assesses all property located within the county, Walton County departments. except inventory, whether such property is taxable, wholly or partially exempt, or subject to 650 East Nelson Avenue classification reflection a value less than its just value DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 at its present highest and best use.
850-892-8155 571 U.S. 90 Mon-Thu 7:00 am-5:30 pm, 7am-3:30pm DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 www.co.walton.fl.us 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard Landfill Suite 500 Walton County residents may bring their own Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459 garbage and dispose of many materials for free. 850-892-8123 1118 Institution Road Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 www.qpublic.net/fl/walton
850-892-8180 Public Works Mon-Fri 6:30 am-4:30 pm, Sat 7:00 am-1:00 pm Encompasses Environmental, Utilities Coordination, Solid Waste, North Walton Mosquito Control, and Parks and Recreation Road Building Departments, etc. Implements and maintains health-promoting programs and activities. Also provides recreational 117 Montgomery Circle outlets. DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
117 Montgomery Circle 850-892-8108 DeFuniak Springs FL 32435 Mon-Fri 6:00 am-4:30 pm www.co.walton.fl.us 850-951-7010 Mon-Thu 6:00 am-4:30 pm www.waltonrec.com
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Sheriff’s Office Supervisor of Elections Responds to emergencies, enforces the law and Administers all federal, state, county, municipal and provides protection to the citizens of Walton County. special district elections in Walton County. They also handle all candidates and voter registration. 752 Triple G Road DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 571 U.S. 90 DeFuniak Springs FL 32433 133 Sheriff Drive 850-892-8112 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard 850-892-8186 North Walton Suite 500 850-267-2000 South Walton Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm 850-622-0744 www.waltonso.org Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm SHIP Program www.votewalton.com Helps qualified applicants with housing needs on a first-come, first-served basis. Tourist Development Council Manages Visitors Welcome Center, promotes 47 North 6 Street tourism, beach cleaning, water testing, etc. DeFuniak Springs FL 32435 25777 US Highway 331 South 850-332-7976 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm www.ecrc.org/programs/community_and_economic 850-267-1216 _development/housing_strategy/state_housing_initi 7 Days a Week 8:00 am-4:30 pm atives_partnership_(ship)/walton_county.php Walton County Emergency Management Special Needs Registry Ensures that Walton County is prepared to respond Emergency evacuation and sheltering services to to emergencies, recover from them, and mitigate elders and other persons with special needs in against their impacts. Walton county during hurricanes. 75 South Davis Lane 76 North 6th Street DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 DeFuniak Springs FL 32433 850-892-8065 850-892-8530 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Mon-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:00 am-3:30 pm www.co.walton.fl.us www.co.walton.fl.us
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Walton County Tax Collector and distribute child support payments, Educate and Collects Taxes. Issues driver's licenses, vehicle assist parents and the public. registration, etc. 2810 Richburg Lane 571 US Highway 90 East Crestview, FL 32539 DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 850-488-5437 842 Florida 20 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Suite 122 www.childsupport.floridarevenue.com Freeport, FL 32439 Disability Rights Florida 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard The designated protection and advocacy system for Suite 100 individuals with disabilities in the State of Florida. Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459 2473 Care Drive 850-892-8121 North Walton Suite 200 850-267-3001 South Walton Tallahassee FL 32308 Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm Wed 8:30 am- 4:00pm 850-488-9071 www.waltontaxcollector.com 800-342-0823 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Veterans Services www.disabilityrightsflorida.org Assists Walton County veterans with filing for pension and compensation claims, education claims, Florida Department of Business and Professional burial claims, and requests for DD Form 214 or other Regulation documents. Licenses and regulates businesses and professionals in the State of Florida. Complaints against a licensed 47 North 6th Street business or professional can be logged on the DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 website or by calling the hotline.
850-892-8140 2601 North Blair Stone Road Mon-Thu 7:00am-5:00pm Tallahassee, FL 32301 Closed from 12:00pm to 12:30pm for Lunch www.co.walton.fl.us 850-487-1395 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:30 pm www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR LOCAL AGENCIES – STATE
Child Support Enforcement Helps children get the financial support they need when it is not received from one or both parents. Services offered include: Locate parents and assets, Establish paternity, Establish and modify child support orders, Monitor and take action to help parents comply with child support orders, Receive
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Florida Department of Children and Families Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Our goal is to be recognized as a world-class social Reemployment Assistance (also called services system, delivering valued services to our unemployment compensation) provides temporary customers. wage replacement benefits to qualified individuals who are out of work through no fault of their own. 2382 Phillips Road Applications can be submitted online. Room 220 Tallahassee, FL 32308 Online and Phone Only 800-204-2418 850-778-4045 Mon-Fri 7 am-6 pm, Sat-Sun 8 am-2 pm EST 866-762-2237 www.floridajobs.org Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm EST www.myflfamilies.com Florida Department of Law Enforcement Crime Prevention and Information Florida Department of Corrections Crime investigation, criminal background checks, Probation officers supervise offenders in the sexual predator and career offender tracking, crime community who have been placed on probation or statistics, and missing children clearinghouse. community control by the court and offenders who have been released from prison with post-release 1301 North Palafox Street supervision. They assist offenders with resources Pensacola, FL 32501 and services necessary to transition from prison or jail to the community. 850-595-2100 800-226-8574 Hotline 250 West Pine Avenue Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Suite A www.fdle.state.fl.us Crestview, FL 32536 850-689-7804 Florida Department of Transportation District 3 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Office – Chipley Provides information on its website and app 2338 U.S. 90 concerning travel in Florida, including traffic and DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 road conditions, emergency information and alerts, 850-892-8075 and safety. Visit https://www.fdot.gov/agencyresources/travelersan 13 Kelly Avenue Northeast dcommuters.shtm for the options available. Call 511 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 for up to date traffic conditions. 850-344-0005 1074 U.S. 90 www.dc.state.fl.us Chipley, FL 32428
888-638-0250 Available 24/7 www.fdot.gov/agencyresources/travelersandcommu ters.shtm
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Florida Department of Transportation – Road Phone Only Rangers 561-848-1900 The Road Rangers provide incident management Office Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm Hotline 24/7 response services and limited no-cost highway www.missingkids.com assistance to motorists to improve highway safety for emergency responders and the motoring Office of the State Attorney public. If you’re on the Interstate and need Prosecutes criminal cases and assists victims through assistance, call *347 on your mobile phone. the judicial process.
605 Suwannee Street 1B Ninth Avenue Tallahassee, FL 32399 Shalimar, FL 32579 850-651-7260 800-459-6861 Mon-Fri 6 am-6 pm 524 East Highway 90 www.fdot.gov/traffic/roadrangers/home.htm DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 850-892-8080 Florida Division of Emergency Management Plans for and responds to both natural and man- 151 Cedar Avenue made disasters. Crestview, FL 32536 850-689-5620 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, FL 32399 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm www.sao1.co.escambia.fl.us 850-815-4000 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm EST www.floridadisaster.org Poison Information Center Provides emergency information on exposure to poisons. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Manages and regulates the state’s fish and wildlife On-line and Phone Only resources and enforces laws that are related. 800-222-1222 Hotline Available 24/7 3911 County Road 2321 www.floridapoisoncontrol.org Panama City, FL 32409 Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program (SNAP) 888-404-3922 Removes nuisance alligators from properties in 24/7 which they cause a threat. www.myfwc.com 3911 Highway 2321 National Center for Missing & Exploited Children- Tallahassee, FL 32399 Florida The Florida Regional Office is the regional point for 866-392-4286 child protection education and prevention programs. Mon-Fri 7:00 am-4:00 pm This office also serves as a backup for the National www.myfwc.com Emergency Child Locater Center. 11
LOCAL AGENCIES - FEDERAL Internal Revenue Service The IRS is the nation’s tax collection agency and Federal Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and administers the internal Revenue Code enacted by Explosives congress ATF investigates and prevents the illegal use and trafficking of firearms, the illegal use and improper Online and Phone Only storage of explosives, acts of arson and bombings, 800-829-1040 and the illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco Mon-Fri 7:00 am-7:00 pm products. www.irs.gov
99 New York Avenue, NE Social Security Administration Washington, DC 20226 Processes applications for original and duplicate
social security numbers, Medicare, SSI, SSR, and 41 North Jefferson Street Survivor and Disability Program. Suite 200
Pensacola, FL 32501 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235 850-546-6610
Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm 111B Racetrack Road NW www.atf.gov Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Federal Bureau of Investigations 866-331-2194 Holds jurisdiction over violations of more than 200 800-772-1213 categories of federal law. By Appointment Only
www.ssa.gov 6061 Gate Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32256 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) 904-248-7000 Leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral Mon-Fri 8:15 am-5:00 pm health of the nation. Find alcohol and drug abuse www.fbi.gov treatment or mental health treatment facilities and
programs around the country at FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency findtreatment.samhsa.gov. Assists individuals who reside in a disaster stricken area with recovery. FEMA works on a national level Online and Phone Only and responds to areas as they are delegated disaster 800-662-4357 zones. Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:00 pm
www.samhsa.gov 3003 Chamblee Tucker Road
Atlanta, GA
800-621-3362
770-220-5226
Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm EST www.fema.gov
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United States Department of Agriculture 877-792-2873 Provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm resources, rural development, nutrition, and related www.dea.gov issues. United States Marshals Service 3070 Adora Teal Way Suite C Services include protecting the federal judiciary, Crestview, FL 32539 apprehending federal fugitives, housing and transporting federal prisoners and operating the 850-862-2416 Witness Security Program. 855-473-8755 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm 111 N Adams Street Room 277 United States Department of Health and Human Tallahassee, FL 32301 Services Oversees programs such as Health Care Insurance, 850-404-5400 Public Health Programs, HHS Education and training Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm EST opportunities and Social Service Programs. www.usmarshals.gov
200 Independence Avenue SW United States Secret Service Washington, DC 20201 Mandated by Congress to carry out dual missions: protection of national and visiting foreign leaders, 877-696-6775 and criminal investigations. Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm EST www.hhs.gov 245 Murray Drive Building 410 United States Department of Labor Washington, DC 20223 Handles wage disputes under Federal minimum wage and overtime requirements; Family Medical 202-406-5708 Leave Act 850-942-9523 Tallahassee Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm EST 200 Constitution Ave., NW www.secretservice.gov Washington, DC 20210
227 North Bronough Street ADOPTION SERVICES Tallahassee, FL 32301 Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida Provides adoption and counseling services for 866-487-2365 persons located in Northwest Florida. Mon-Fri 7:00 am-7:00 pm EST www.dol.gov 11 First Street Southeast Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 United States Drug Enforcement Administration Works to bring awareness, education and enforces 850-244-2825 the laws of the country. 850-436-6411 Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm Online and Phone Only www.ccnwfl.org 13
Children's Home Society of Florida ANIMAL INFORMATION Provides adoption and counseling services, search Alaqua Animal Refuge and reunion, and foster placements for those A no-kill shelter/adoption organization. located in Northwest Florida.
914 Whitfield Road 17 South De Villiers Street Freeport, FL 32439 Pensacola, FL 32502
850-880-6399 850-266-2700 Fri-Sun 12:00 pm-5:00 pm Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm www.alaqua.org www.CHSFL.org/Western
Panhandle Animal Welfare Society Daniel Adoption Information Center Pet adoption and low cost medical clinic. Informational hotline for adoption services
752 Lovejoy Road NW Phone Only Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 800-962-3678
800-96A-DOPT 850-243-1525 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm 850-685-6003 www.danielkids.org Mon-Sat 8:00 am-4:45 pm www.paws-shelter.org
ALZHEIMER’S INFORMATION Pet Welfare Adoption Center Alzheimer's Association Non-profit, no-kill animal shelter. Offers educational programs, information, referrals, support groups, and care consultation for those 683 Range Road affected by Alzheimer's, their families, and Eglin AFB, FL 32542 caregivers. 850-678-5066 Phone Only Mon-Sat 9:00 am-1:00 pm 800-272-3900 www.petwelfare.net 850-462-5410 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Save Our Cats and Kittens, Inc. (SOCKS) www.alz.org/cnfl Non-profit, no-kill animal shelter/adoption organization. Also offers a Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program for area cats and kittens.
498 Carmel Drive Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
850-863-5756 850-863-8999 Wed- Sat 10:00 am-5:00 pm www.saveourcatsandkittens.com
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Walton County Animal Shelter Provides a temporary shelter for lost, homeless and 4900 Bayou Boulevard abandoned animals of Walton County while the Pensacola, FL 32503 shelter staff searches for their rightful owners or finds them a permanent home through adoption or 866-863-0138 transfers to rescue partners. Adoption is available Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm for eligible animals on a first-come, first served basis. www.fsucard.com
365 Triple G Road Great Gains Behavioral Solutions DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 Uses Applied Behavior Analysis to analyze the functional relationship between one's behaviors and 850-892-8758 their environment. Tue-Sat 9:00 am-4:00 pm 40 Florida 83 DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES 850-585-9189 Westminster Manor Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Assisted living facility, services available to anyone www.greatgainsaba.com regardless of residency. Positive Behavior Supports 40 Windham Avenue SE Provides in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 therapy to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), PDD-NOS and with Rett’s Syndrome. 850-244-7162 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm In Home Services www.westminstercommunitiesfl.org 855-832-6727 Westwood Health and Rehabilitation By Appointment Assisted living facility, services available to anyone www.teampbs.com regardless of residency. Struder Family Children's Hospital 1001 Mar Walt Drive Provides early intervention for families with infants Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 and toddlers (birth to thirty-six months) who have developmental delays or an established condition 850-863-5174 likely to cause a developmental delay. Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm 5045 Carpenters Creek Drive Pensacola, FL 32503 AUTISM INFORMATION 850-416-4681 Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Provides support, training and assistance residents www.healthcare.ascension.org/locations/florida/flp of the Florida Panhandle who have Autism and en/pensacola-autism-center-of-the-studer-family- related family members. childrens-hospital-at-ascension-sacred-heart 15
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION 9999 University Parkway Pensacola, FL 32514 Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County
Provides assistance to local business for retention 850-474-2528 and expansion and with recruitment of new target Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm industry businesses. Service restricted to Okaloosa www.sbdc.uwf.edu County.
Walton Area Chamber of Commerce 1170 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard Maintains an environment in which businessmen Suite 717 prosper while contributing to the highest possible Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549 quality of life.
850-362-6467 63 South Centre Trail Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 www.florida-edc.org
1140 Circle Drive Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 Promotes Fort Walton Beach business members through referrals and networking. 850-267-0683
Mon-Thu 8:30am-4:30pm Fri 8:30am-1:30pm 34 Miracle Strip Parkway www.waltonareachamber.com Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-244-8191
Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm www.fwbchamber.org CANCER TREATMENT & INFORMATION American Cancer Society Small Business Administration Offers programs and assistance for those diagnosed Provides support to entrepreneurs and small with cancer, educational programs and fundraising businesses statewide. for cancer research. Includes assistance for lodging and transportation to treatment facilities. Local 7825 Baymeadows Way chapter provides services to Okaloosa and Walton Suite 100B Jacksonville, FL 32256 5401 Corporate Woods Drive Suite 100 904-443-1900 Pensacola, FL 32504 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm 850-266-2284 800-227-2345 University of West Florida Small Business Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm Development Center www.cancer.org Provide buisness and economic development assistance for existing and prospective buisness owners in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties.
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Okaloosa County Comprehensive Head Start Early education both in and out of the home along CHILD CARE with parenting education. Crosspoint Assists Niceville and Valparaiso residents with 227 Lakeview Drive daycare or nursery care. Shalimar, FL 32536
214 Partin Drive South 850-651-0645 Niceville, FL 32578 850-682-1992 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm 850-678-4411 www.okaloosaheadstart.org Mon-Thu 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 pm www.crosspoint.church/missions
Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD GOODS Offers a number of services to Okaloosa and Walton A Bed 4 Me Foundation county residents including early literacy programs, Provides a bed frame, mattress, bedding including a financial assistance for child care, screenings and pillow to children who do not have a bed of their assessments of children birth to 5 years old, own. Must reside in Okaloosa County in a permanent parenting and family support programs. residence.
1130 North Eglin Parkway 850-280-5519 Shalimar, FL 32579 850-280-5531
By Appointment Only 850-833-9333 www.abed4me.org 850-833-3627
Mon-Thu 7:30 am-5:00 pm; Fri 7:30 am-1:30 pm Caring and Sharing of Walton County www.elc-ec.org Clothing to North Walton residents in need
Florida Department of Children and Families 2986 U.S. Hwy 90 W Provides information to child care providers and DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 families, services available statewide. Mon-Fri 8:00 am-1:00 pm
850-520-4615 407 Racetrack Road Northeast
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 1122 North 9th Street
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 850-488-4900 Mon-Fri 9:00 am-1:00 pm 888-352-2849 850-892-7656 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm EST www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/child-care/
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Caring and Sharing Of South Walton Harvest House Clothing, ect. assistance to the needy in South Clothing for those in need residents of Destin and Walton. Miramar Beach
112 Lynn Drive 300 Mountain Drive Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Destin, FL 32540
850-267-2866 850-837-2277 Mon-Fri 9:00 am-4:00 pm Mon-Fri 10:00am-12:00pm www.caringandsharingsowal.org www.harvesthousedestin.org
Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida Matrix Community Outreach Center Baby items and baby clothing assistance to persons Clothing and household items for qualifying located in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. applicants. For assistance, fill out the online application at matrixhelp.org and someone will be in 11 First Street Southeast contact within 48 hours. Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 37 North 9th Street 850-244-2825 DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm www.ccnwfl.org 850-892-1090 Mon-Fri 9:00 am-2:00 pm First Presbyterian Church - DeFuniak Springs www.matrixcoc.org Clothing and other items for infants and toddlers in Walton County. Pregnancy Support Center Maternity and baby clothing for those enrolled, 1063 Circle Drive Walton county residents only. DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 295 U.S. 90 850-892-5832 DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 9 am-12 pm www.firstdefuniak.org 850-892-7400 Mon, Wed, Thu 8:00 am-2:00 pm, Tue 12:00 pm- First Baptist Church on Bayshore 7:00 pm Baby items and clothing for residents of Vaparaiso and Niceville who are in need. All items are donated Salvation Army of Okaloosa and Walton Counties to the church and are based on availability. Clothing vouchers for Thrift Store, Diapers, etc.
601 31st Street 425 Mary Esther Cut-Off Niceville, FL 32578 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-678-4062 850-243-4531 850-678-4621 Mon-Thu 8:00 am-4:00 pm Mon-Thu 9:30 am-12:30 pm www.salvationarmyflorida.org/fortwalton/ www.churchonbayshore.org 18
Waterfront Rescue Mission Troy University - FWB Clothing vouchers for thrift store to the needy in Four year education institution in Fort Walton Crestview. Beach. Main campus is located in Troy, AL.
1975 South Ferdon Boulevard 81 Beal Parkway SE Crestview, FL 32536 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-796-0700 850-301-2100 Mon-Sat 9:00 am-7:00 pm Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm www.waterfrontmission.org www.troy.edu
University of West Florida
Post-secondary education institute located in COLLEGES Pensacola, FL. Emerald Coast Technical College A technical and vocational institution. 11000 University Parkway Pensacola, FL 32514 761 North 20th Street DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 850-474-2000 Office Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm 850-892-1100 www.uwf.edu Mon-Fri 7:00 am-3:00 pm www.ectc.edu DENTAL SERVICES
Children’s Volunteer Health Network Northwest Florida State College Dental Clinic serves children in Walton and Okaloosa Community college located in Niceville, FL with Counties. campuses in Ft. Walton, Crestview, DeFuniak, Santa
Rosa Beach and Eglin AFB. Mobile Unit Only
No Appointments 100 College Boulevard The mobile unit visits schools in a set schedule. See Niceville, FL 32578 the packet that came from the school at the
beginning of the school year or speak with your 850-678-5111 child's guidance counselor for more information. Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm www.cvhnkids.org www.nwfsc.edu
Okaloosa Technical College
A technical and vocational institution.
1976 Lewis Turner Boulevard
Fort Walton, Beach FL 32547
850-833-3500
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Crestview Dental Center Great Florida Smiles & Orthodontics Dental services for adults and children. Includes Orthodontics, general and cosmetic dentistry, emergency dental care, preventative care, and Emergency and compretinsive care. screenings. 57 Bruce Avenue 800 Hospital Drive DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 Crestview, FL 32536 850-892-2500 850-423-4603 Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm Mon-Fri 8:00 am-12:00 pm www.greatfloridasmiles.com www.northfloridamedicalcenters.org/crestview- dental-center Miramar Beach Dental & Orthodontics Orthodontics, general and cosmetic dentistry. Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County Services available to all. The Dental Clinic in Crestview provides services to children ages 4 to 18 and who are on Medicaid. 77 South Shore Drive Okaloosa residents only. Miramar Beach, FL 32550
810 James Lee Boulevard 850-650-2070 Crestview, FL 32539 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8am-5pm Wed, 8am-7pm www.miramarbeachdental.com 850-689-5593 Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:30 pm Smileology http://okaloosa.floridahealth.gov/ Orthodontics, general and cosmetic dentistry. Services available to all. Florida Department of Health in Walton County Dental Clinic provides services to children ages 18 4942 US Highway 98 West and under. Suite 19 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 362 State Highway 83 850-267-3313 DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 Mon-Thu 9:00 am-3:00 pm, Fri 9:00 am-12:00 pm
850-892-8015 12273 U.S. 98 850-892-8686 Dental Suite 117 Mon-Thu 7:30 am-5:00 pm Miramar Beach, FL 32550 www.walton.floridahealth.gov 850-424-7887 Mon-Thu 8:00 am-4:00 pm
4400 East Highway 20 Suite 101 Niceville, FL 32578 850-897-4488 Mon, Wed, Thu 7 am-3 pm, Tue 8 am-4 pm www.smileology.com
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Transportation, Support Services for DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED & SPECIAL developmentally disabled. NEEDS SERVICES 123 Tuxton Avenue Ascension Sacred Heart Health System Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Early intervention services to minimize developmental delay for children from birth to three 850-863-1530 years of age in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Walton counties www.arcemeraldcoast.org 5045 Carpenters Creek Drive Pensacola, FL 32503 ARC of the Emerald Coast: The Children’s Center Programs for developmentally disabled; provides 850-416-4681 daycare, VPK, Early intervention, transportation, Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm education, work training, and residential care. Birth https://healthcare.ascension.org/locations/florida/fl to 3 years program. pen/pensacola-autism-center-of-the-studer-family- childrens-hospital-at-ascension-sacred-heart 343 Holmes Boulevard Northwest Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Agency for Persons with Disabilities Works in partnership with local organizations to 850-244-9187 support people with developmental disabilities in Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm living, learnind, and working in their communities. www.thechildrenscenterfwb.com
160 Government Street Center for Independent Living Suite 412 Independent living services for persons with Pensacola, FL 32502 disabilities in Northwest Florida.
850-595-8351 3600 North Pace Boulevard Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Pensacola, FL 32505 www.apdcares.org 850-595-5566 AMI Kids - Emerald Coast TDD Phone: 877-245-2457 An alternative education, treatment, behavior Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm modification adventure based program serving at- www.cilnwf.org risk teens and families in Okaloosa, Walton and Santa Rosa counties. Children and Adults with Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder-CHADD 850-978-5931 Website on ADHD and related disorders Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:30 pm (www.help4adhd.org/nrc) and ADHD Helpline with www.amikids.org Health Information Specialists who respond to questions by telephone or the website Mon-Fri 12-4 ARC of the Emerald Coast pm. Residential Habilitation, Supported Living, In-Home Support, Group Homes and foster homes, Behavior Online or Phone Only Analysis, Accounting, Adult Day Training, 866-200-8098 21
301-306-7070 Family Care Council Area 1 Mon-Fri 12-4 pm Advocacy, outreach, information & referral, and www.chadd.org recommendations for services to improve life for individuals with developmental disabilities. CHOICE, Inc Formerly ARC of Waton County. Home and 160 W Government Street community-based services and supports persons Pensacola, FL 32502 with disabilities in Walton county. 800-470-8101 1408 A Highway 83 North Meet on Third Thursday of each month DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 www.area1fcc.org 850-892-5013 Mon-Fri 7:30 am-2:30 pm Family Network on Disabilities of Florida Disability Rights Florida Assistance and support to parents, educators, The designated protection and advocacy system for community organizations, and faith-based groups to individuals with disabilities in Florida. increase student academic achievement across Florida. 2473 Centerview Drive Suite 200 26750 US Highway 19 North Tallahassee, FL 32301 Suite 410, Clearwater, FL 33761
850-488-9071 727-523-1130 800-342-0823 Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm TDD phone: 800-346-4127 Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource System Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm EST Free developmental, speech, language, hearing, and www.disabilityrightsflorida.org vision screenings for non-public school children potentially in need of specialized educational Epilepsy Florida services in Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Support groups, education services and case counties. management, medical services, and transportation for Floridians who suffer from epilepsy. J.E. Hall Education Center 30 East Texar Drive 105 East Gregory Street Pensacola, FL 32503 Suite C Pensacola, FL 32502 850-469-5423 Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:00 pm 877-553-7453 www.fdlrs.org 877-553-7453 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:00 pm www.epilepsyfl.com
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Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Mon-Fri 8:00 am-6:00 pm Helps people who have physical or mental www.nationalmssociety.org disabilities get or keep a job in Northwest Florida. Resources for Human Development 119 Beal Parkway SE Training in activities of daily living, pre-vocational Suite 101 skills, job exploration, volunteer services, work Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 enclaves, community resource utilization, community organization participation, recreation 850-833-9114 skills, residential rehabilitation, respite care, and 800-451-4327 perso Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm www.rehabworks.org 650 East Nelson Avenue DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 Fort Walton Beach Developmental Center Twenty-four hour care and supervision, as well as 850-951-0037 training in developmental skill areas for residents of Mon-Fri 7:00 am-3:00 pm Northwest Florida. www.rhd.org
1045 Mar Walt Drive Walton County Special Needs Registry Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Emergency evacuation and sheltering services to elders and other persons with special needs in 850-862-0108 Walton county during hurricanes. Callers must Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm advise they need to get on the Special Needs www.pensacolacare.org Registry to be directed to the proper person.
Goodwill Gulf Coast 76 North 6th Street Programs and services to help citizens of Northwest DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 Florida overcome challenges due to disabilities or other barriers that impact economic well-being, self 850-892-8530 sufficiency and quality of life. Mon-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:00 am-3:30 pm www.co.walton.fl.us 913-H Beal Parkway
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 DIABETES EDUCATION SERVICES 850-243-7118 Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm Coast www.gesgc.org Serves patients and families throughout Northwest Florida and even into Southern Alabama. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society primary service area includes Okaloosa and Walton Support for those living in the US with multiple Counties. sclerosis. MS Navigators help identify solutions and provide access to resources. 7800 US Highway 98 West Miramar Beach, FL 32550 Online and Phone Only
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Monthly classes as scheduled and individual Disaster Distress Helpline appointments available Offers 24/7 crisis counseling and emotional support www.healthcare.ascension.org to anyone experiencing distress or other concerns Emerald Coast Diabetes and Nutrition Center related to natural or human-caused disasters. Services for those with diabetes, including diabetes education and nutrition education. Services also Phone Only available in Crestview. Call: 800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish) Text: 800-985-5990 115 Miracle Strip Parkway SE 24/7 Suite 204 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Emerald Coast Regional Council 850-374-7604 Works closely with the Florida Department of Tue-Thu 9:00 am-4:00 pm Emergency Management and emergency www.ecdiabetes.com management agencies throughout the region on issues relating to hazardous materials, homeland security, mitigation strategies, emergency
preparedness and disaster planning. DISASTER RELIEF American Red Cross of Northwest Florida 36474 Emerald Coast Parkway Assists citizens of Northwest Florida with basic needs Destin, FL 32541 such as housing, clothing, and food during natural or man-made disasters. Communicates emergency 4081 East Olive Road messages to active-duty military members. Suite A Pensacola, FL 32514 9111 Sturdevant Street Suite A 850-332-7976 Pensacola, FL 32514 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm www.ecrc.org 850-432-7601 Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency www.redcross.org Assists individuals who reside in a disaster sticken area with recovery. FEMA works on a national level Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida and responds to areas as they are delegated disaster Assists with meeting the basic needs of citizens of zones. Northwest Florida after a disaster. 3003 Chamblee Tucker Road 11 North B Street Atlanta, GA Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 800-621-3362 850-244-2825 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm EST Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm www.fema.gov www.ccnwfl.org
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Florida Division of Emergency Management Shelter House of Northwest Florida Plans for and responds to both natural and man- Support group for victims and survivors of domestic made disasters. The division prepares and violence and sexual violence who are located in implements a statewide Comprehensive Emergency Northwest Florida with 24 hour hotline. Management Plan, and routinely conducts extensive exercises to test state and cou 16 Ferry Road SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, FL 32399 850-243-1201 850-863-6756 850-413-9969 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm www.shelterhousenwfl.org www.floridadisaster.org
Legal Services of North Florida, Inc. Legal services provided for those with legal matters EDUCATION SERVICES pertaining to a disaster. AmeriCorps 133 Staff Drive Local AmeriCorps participants, NWF environmental Suite B stewards, will work in Okaloosa and Walton Counties Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Focusing on environmental projects and educational components with elementary students. 850-862-3279 Shalimar 850-651-7256 109 Greenway Trail Mon-Thu 8:30am-5:15pm Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 www.lsnf.org 850-729-6037 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT & SERVICES www.nwfsc.edu/about/partners/americorps/
Florida Domestic Violence Hotline Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource System Hotline links callers to the nearest domestic violence Diagnostic, instructional, and technology support center and provides translation assistance when services to district exceptional education programs needed. Services are available to all. and families of students with disabilities. Services
are provided in Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gulf, Holmes, 425 Office Plaza Drive Jackson, Liberty, Walton and Washing Tallahassee, FL 32301
753 West Boulevard 800-500-1119 Chipley, FL 32428 Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm www.fcadv.org 877-873-7232
Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:00 pm
www.paec.org
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Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation University of Florida IFAS Extension Makes awards, grants, and contributions to students Workshops and educational opportunities in teachers and schools and assists in providing agriculture and horticulture, nutrition, and nature's scholarships for students in the Take Stock in resources. Also sponsors the area 4H clubs. Children Program. Okaloosa County only. 732 North 9th Street 120 Lowery Place Southeast DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 850-892-8172 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm 850-833-9999 Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm 3098 Airport Road www.okaloosaschools.com/opsf/programs/tsic Crestview, FL 32539 850-689-5850 Step Up For Students Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5 pm Administers income-based scholarship opportunities www.ifas.ufl.edu for Florida school children.
4655 Salisbury Road Jacksonville, FL 32256 EMERGENCY SERVICES Argyle Volunteer Fire Department 877-735-7837 Fire services in the area east and northeast of 904-779-3869 DeFuniak Springs around the Argyle Community. Hours may vary www.StepUpForStudents.org 67 Fire Department Avenue Argyle, FL 32422 Tri-County Community Council, Inc. School readiness for children aged birth through age 850-892-4702 five for Walton County residents. Crestview Fire Department 2499 Cypress Street Fire emergency services in Crestview Westville, FL 32464 321 West Woodruff Avenue 850-548-9900 Crestview, FL 32536 850-547-3689
800-395-2696 Non-emergency: 850-682-3741 Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:30 pm Administration: 850-682-6121 www.tricountyheadstart.com Mon-Fri 7:00 am-4:00 pm
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Crestview Police Department Fort Walton Beach Police Department Law enforcement in the City of Crestview Law enforcement in the City of Fort Walton Beach.
201 Stillwell Boulevard 5 Hollywood Boulevard Northeast Crestview, FL 32539 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Dispatch: 850-682-2055 850-833-9546 Administration: 850-682-3544 Office: Mon-Thu 7:00 am-5:00 pm, Fri 7:00 am-11:00 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm am www.crestviewpd.org Liberty Volunteer Fire Department DeFuniak Springs Fire Department Fire services in the area between DeFuniak Springs Fire, medical, rescue, and life safety emergency and Mossy Head, and around the Liberty community services within DeFuniak Springs city limits. along US Highway 331 North.
58 West Burdick 3278 US Hwy 90 DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
850-892-8515 850-892-5833 www.defuniaksprings.net Niceville Fire Department Destin Fire Control Fire services for Niceville. Provides Fire services in Destin 216 Partin Drive North 848 Airport Road Niceville, FL 32578 Destin, FL 32541 850-279-6436 850-837-8413 Administration: Mon-Fri 7:00 am-4:00 pm Administration: Mon-Fri 7:00 am-4:00 pm www.destinfire.com Niceville Police Department Law enforcement services in the city of Niceville. Fort Walton Beach Police Department Fire emergency services in Fort Walton Beach. 212 Partin Drive North Niceville, FL 32578 5 Hollywood Boulevard Northeast Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 850-279-6436 Administration: Mon-Fri 7:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:00 pm- Non-emergency: 850-833-9565 4:00 pm Fire Services Assessment: 850-833-9500 x 3 www.cityofniceville.org/264/Police Administration: Mon-Thu 7:00 am-5:00 pm, Fri 7:00 am-11:00 am www.fwb.org/fire
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South Walton Fire District DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 Fire protection, emergency medical services, public 850-520-5990 fire education, and prevention duties for an area of Mon-Fri 8:00 am-12:00 pm 84 square miles within the southern part of Walton county. www.careersourceokaloosawalton.com/
911 N County Highway 393 Goodwill Industries Big Bend Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Employment resources, information, and training for residents of the Florida panhandle. 850-267-1298 www.swfd.org 143 South John Sims Parkway Valparaiso, FL 32580 Walton County Fire Rescue Fire and Emergency Medical Services within Walton 850-729-8690 County. Tue-Thu 9:00 am-4:00 pm www.goodwillbigbend.org 752 Triple G Road DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 Matrix Community Outreach Center Employment services, including help writing 850-892-6162 resumes, job search, etc. www.defuniaksprings.net 37 North 9th Street
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 EMPLOYMENT 90 Works 850-892-1090 Assistance in finding gainful employment and health Mon-Fri 9:00 am-2:00 pm insurance. www.matrixcoc.org
115 Gregory Square People Ready Pensacola, FL 32502 Employment resources and information for residents of Okaloosa county and surrounding areas. 855-909-6757 Thu 9:00 am-2:00 pm 214 Eglin Parkway NE Suite 2 www.90works.org Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Career Source Okaloosa/Walton 850-863-8455 Employment resources and information. Mon-Fri 5:30 am-6:00 pm, Sat 6:00 am-9:00 pm www.peopleready.com 409 NE Racetrack Road Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 850-833-7587 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm
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FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES Assurance Wireless Free wireless phone and phone service for those Chautauqua Healthcare Services who qualify. Evaluates the mental health needs of Walton county families referred by either the Department of Online Only Children and Families or the Families First Network Parsippany, NJ 07054 Case Workers. Families receive support through the
Family Support Team. 888-321-5880
24/7 79 North Davis Lane www.assurancewireless.com Bldg 100
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 EveryoneOn
Low-cost home internet, affordable devices such as 850-892-8618 laptops and tablets, and free computer training. Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm www.chhealthcare.org Online only
www.EveryoneOn.org Safe Connections
Provides safe and nurturing visitations to children First Baptist Church on Bayshore experiencing crisis due to family mental health Financial assistance for Niceville and Valparaiso issues, substance abuse or violence. residents only. Assistance includes temporary
lodging, fees to get an ID, car insurance and repairs Address is Confidential. and other misc. causes.
850-398-8855 601 31st Street By appointment only Niceville, FL 32578 www.safe-connections.org
850-678-4062 Mon-Thu 9:30 am-12:30 pm FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE www.churchonbayshore.org
Ascension Sacred Heart Health System Lifeline Assistance Program Charity care: For poor or low-income patients A public assistance program that reduces your determined by our financial counselors to be eligible monthly telephone bill. for having their hospital stay at no cost. Online and Phone Only 5151 North Ninth Avenue 800-234-9473 Pensacola, FL 32504 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm www.lifelinesupport.org/ 850-416-7000 800-874-1026 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm https://healthcare.ascension.org/locations/florida/fl pen/pensacola-ascension-sacred-heart-pensacola
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Secure the Call Foundation Breaking Thru Ministry Provides as many 911 emergency cell phones as Monthly food distribution to Walton County possible to local communities throughout the nation. residents in need.
Online and Phone Only 994 O'Sage Drive 301-891-2900 DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 800-813-0344 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm By Appointment Only www.securethecall.org Call between 10:00 am-5:00 pm to get an appointment. Sharing and Caring 850-951-1800 Personal care items for residents of South Okaloosa County who are in need. Caring and Sharing Of Walton County Food assistance for North Walton county residents. 126 Beal Parkway SW Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 2986 US Highway 90 West DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 850-244-0778 Mon-Fri 9:00 am-2:00 pm 850-520-4615 www.sharing-n-caring.org Mon-Fri 9:00 am-1:00 pm
St. Vincent de Paul St. Rita Conference Caring and Sharing Of South Walton Groceries, gas, medications, and other acute Emergency food to South Walton residents. financial hardships for residents of DeFuniak Springs, Santa Rosa Beach, Miramar Beach, Freeport and 112 Lynn Drive Destin. Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
By Appointment Only 850-267-2866 888-229-6582 Mon and Wed 9:00 am-2:00 pm www.saintritaparish.org Catholic Care Center Temporary food assistance to residents of North
Okaloosa County who are in need. FOOD PANTRIES & DISTRIBUTION Blue Door Homeless Outreach 550 Adams Drive Food pantry for those in need in the Destin area. Crestview, FL 32536
307 Harbor Boulevard 850-682-4032 Destin, FL 32541 Tue and Thu 9:00 am-12:00 pm
850-650-2737 Tue 9:00 am-12:00 pm www.standrewsbtsepiscopal.org
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Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida Harvest House Food for the needy in Northwest Florida. Food for those in need. Destin and Miramar Beach residents only 11 North B Street Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 300 Mountain Drive Destin, FL 32540 850-244-2825 Mon-Thu 9:00 am-12:00 pm 850-837-2277 www.ccnwfl.org Mon-Fri 10:00 am-12:00 pm www.harvesthousedestin.org First Baptist Church of DeFuniak Springs Food distributed on Fridays to Walton county Matrix Community Outreach Center citizens at Tri-County Community Council location. Emergency food to Walton county residents.
194 N. 6th Street 37 North 9th Street DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
850-892-2722 850-892-1090 Fri 9:00 am-11:00 am Mon-Fri 9:00 am-2:00 pm www.fbcdfs.org www.matrixcoc.org/
Florida Deparment of Health in Okaloosa County Open Door Food Pantry WIC distributes vouchers to women who are Food distributed on Saturdays to anyone in need. pregnant or has a baby to assist with purchasing milk, cheese, and cereals. Okaloosa residents only. 24388 U.S. 331 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 221 Hospital Drive NE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 850-217-6991 850-833-9254-WIC Appoinments 850-685-2516 Sat 9:00 am-4:30 pm 810 East James Lee Boulevard Crestview, FL 32539 S4P Synergy Weekly hot lunches for the homeless and low- 850-689-7858 income. USDA Food Distribution weekly/monthly.
Mon 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Tue 7:30 am-6:00 pm, Wed- 24 Bass Avenue Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 7:30 am-3 pm Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 http://okaloosa.floridahealth.gov/ 850-362-6977 Hot Lunches: Thu 11:00 am-12:00 pm Food Pantry: Wed and Thu 1:00 pm-4:00 pm, except the week of the 3rd Saturday of the month giveaway. USDA Food giveaway every 3rd Saturday of the month (except Nov) https://www.strivinghome.org/s4p-synergy 31
Saint Margaret Catholic Church Non-perishable food assistance to the Walton Tri-County Community Council, Inc. county community with. Non-perishable food to the Walton county 247 US Highway 331 North community with. Canning Center available in DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 DeFuniak Springs.
850-892-9247 41 West Main Avenue 3rd Tuesday of each month 12:30 pm-2:00 pm DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 www.stmargaretcatholicchurch.org 850-892-4263 Salvation Army of Okaloosa & Walton Counties 850-547-3689 Non-perishable food to those in need in the Walton 800-395-2696 and Okaloosa County community. Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm www.tricountycommunitycouncil.com 425 Mary Esther Cut-Off Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Trinity United Methodist Church Mid October through Mid March - Hot lunches 850-243-4531 served in the soup kitchen. Mid March through Mid Mon-Thu 8:00 am-4:00 pm October - sack lunches. www.salvationarmyflorida.org/fortwalton/ 403 Racetrack Road Northwest Sharing and Caring of Okaloosa County Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Non-perishable food to the Okaloosa County community. 850-862-4169 Mon-Fri 12:00 pm-1:30 pm 104 Bullock Boulevard www.trinityfwb.org Niceville, FL 32578 850-678-8459 Mon-Fri 9:00 am-12:00 pm FOSTER CARE
126 Beal Parkway SW Children in Crisis, Inc. Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Emergency foster care shelter and long term family 850-244-0778 foster home for abused, neglected and abandoned Mon-Fri 9:00 am-2:00 pm children of our community. Serving Okaloosa, Walton, Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties. 298 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Crestview, FL 32536 1000 Luke's Way 850-682-1907 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Mon and Thu 9:00 am-12:00 pm www.sharing-n-caring.org 850-864-4242 Mon-Thu 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm www.childrenincrisisfl.org
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Florida Baptist Children's Homes Foster care placements can either be short-term or HEALTHCARE SERVICES & CLINICS long-term, this division offers services to children in the Florida panhandle. Bridgeway Health Clinic Outpatient primary healthcare services for adults 1000 Chemstrand Road and pediatric. School physicals and vaccinations for Cantonment, FL 32533 children available. Point-of-care laboratory testing available. Discounted lab fees through either Quest 850-968-1114 Diagnostics or LabCorp provided. 855-512-4453 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm 137 Hospital Drive Northeast www.fbchomes.org Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-226-8857 HARD OF HEARING SERVICES Mon-Fri 8 am-12 pm, 1 pm-5 pm Center for Independent Living Disability Resource www.bridgewayhealthclinics.org Center Four core services are Advocacy Services, Information and Referral, Independent Living Skills and Alternative Format Services. Serves Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton Counties Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Federal government program that oversees the 3600 North Pace Boulevard prevention and control of disease, injury, and Pensacola, FL 32505 disability.
850-595-5566 1600 Clifton Road Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm Atlanta, GA 30333 www.cilnwf.org/ 800-232-4636 Florida Relay Service Mon-Fri 8:00 am-8:00 pm Specialized Telecommunication Equipment www.cdc.gov Distribution Program for citizens of Florida who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind and Speech Crestview Health Center Impaired in Florida. Geriatric care, Women's Health, Men's Health and Pediatrics. Chronic Disease program with case Online and Phone only management is available. 800-222-3448 888-554-1151 800 Hospital Drive 24/7 Crestview, FL 32536 www.ftri.org 850-682-1164 Mon-Thu 7:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:00 pm-6:00 pm Fri 7:30 am-12:00 pm, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm www.northfloridamedicalcenters.org/locations/crest view-health-center/ 33
Florida KidCare Florida Deparment of Health in Okaloosa County Health coverage for kids ages 5-18. Professional and affordable health care services are available to men, women and children of all income 661 East Jefferson Street levels. Fees are adjusted based on ability to pay. Tallahassee, FL 32302 Medicaid, Medicare and other insurances are accepted. 888-540-5437 Mon-Fri 6:30 am-6:30 pm 221 Hospital Drive NE www.healthykids.org Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Hope Medical Clinic 850-833-9240 Volunteer and donor driven clinic establishment to Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:30 pm meet the health care needs of the medically under okaloosa.floridahealth.gov served population in Okaloosa and Walton Counties.
Florida Department of Health in Walton County 150 Beach Drive Professional and affordable health care services are Destin, FL 32541 available to men, women and children of all income levels. Fees are adjusted based on ability to pay. 16019 U.S. 331 Business, Unit 10 Medicaid, Medicare and other insurances are Freeport, FL 32439 accepted. Provides services to control and prevent infectious diseases. 850-837-8424 Tue-Thu 9:00 am-4:00 pm 362 State Highway 83 www.hopemedclinic.org DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm West Florida Area Health Education Center Promotes health and wellness and Tobacco 21505 US Highway 331 N Cessation among residents of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Paxton, FL 32538 Okaloosa and Walton counties. Mon-Fri 8:00 am-7:00 pm 1455 South Ferdon Boulevard, Suite B-1 361 Greenway Trail Crestview, FL 32536 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Mon-Thu 8:00 am-5:00 pm 850-682-2552 850-398-6965 Tobacco 850-892-8015 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm walton.floridahealth.gov www.westfloridaahec.org
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850-650-2737 Mon 9:00 am-2:00 pm, Tue 9:00 am-12:00 pm, Wed HIV/AIDS SERVICES 9:00 am-2:00 pm, Fri 9:00 am-2:00 pm Lutheran Services of Northwest Florida www.standrewsbtsepiscopal.org Program provides qualified individuals with referrals to healthcare professionals and other services Chautauqua Healthcare Services – PATH Program including: Emergency Assistance, Housing Case Management services for homeless persons Assistance, Nutrition Counseling, Transportation and families in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Assistance, Dental Care, Mental Health Assessment and Treatment, Medical Care and Case Management 850-281-3514 Services. By Appointment www.chhealthcare.org 7008 North Palafox Street Pensacola, FL 32503 Crestview Area Shelter Serves the homeless, including food, clothing, 850-497-7157 showers and laundry services. Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm www.lsfnet.org 120 Duggan Avenue Crestview, FL 32536 OASIS Florida Case management and legal services for persons 850-398-5670 living with HIV/AIDS; HIV testing, counseling, and Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00 am-4:00 pm referrals; HIV prevention and education services. www.crestviewshelter.org
1825 Hurlburt Road Homelessness and Housing Alliance Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Serves the homeless or those at risk of homelessness. Coordinates with agencies that offer 850-314-0950 services. Mon-Fri 8:00 am-6:00 pm www.oasisflorida.org 151 Mary Esther Boulevard Mary Esther, FL 32569
Open by Appointment HOMELESS SERVICES 850-409-3070 www.hhalliance.org Blue Door Homeless Outreach
Showers, clothing, and outreach services to the homeless in the Destin area. Food Stamps application assistance, bus tickets for local appointments, and Bike shop. Assistance getting photo IDs and birth certificates.
307 Harbor Boulevard
Destin, FL 32541
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Matrix Community Outreach Center Emergency health services, surgical center, hospital Serves the homeless in Walton County, including services. food, showers, laundry services and a Matrix 7800 US Highway 98 West Mailbox to receive mail. Miramar Beach, FL 32550
37 North 9th Street 850-278-3000 DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 24/7 www.healthcare.ascension.org/ 850-892-1090 Mon-Fri 9:00 am-2:00 pm Fort Walton Beach Medical Center www.matrixcoc.org Full-Service hospital providing healthcare services in NWF. One Hopeful Place Serves the homeless, including food, computers, 1000 Mar-Walt Drive showers and laundry services. A Car Park is available Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 for those who live in their vehicle to have a safe place to park. 850-862-1111 24 hours for ER 1564 Percy L Coleman Road www.fwbmc.com Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Healthmark Regional Medical Center 850-586-7879 Acute care general medical surgical hospital. Tue and Thu 10:00 am-4:00 pm, Sat 12:00 pm-4:00 pm 4413 US Highway 331 South www.onehopefulplace.org DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Walton County School District 850-951-4500 If, due to loss of housing, a child must live in a 24/7 shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground; on the www.healthmarkregional.com street, in abandoned buildings; or doubled-up with relatives or friends; then they are eligible to receive North Okaloosa Medical Center services provided under the McKinney-Vento Act. Community healthcare provider, a 110 bed facility with in patientand outpatient serevices. 145 South Park Street DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 151 East Redstone Avenue Crestview, FL 32539 850-892-1100 Mon-Fri 7:00 am-3:00 pm Office 850-689-8100 www.walton.k12.fl.us/title-x 24/7 www.northokaloosa.com
HOSPITALS
Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast
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Twin Cities Hospital Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm EST Emergency health services, surgical center, hospital www.disasterassistance.gov/ services. 2190 Highway 85 North Fresh Start for Children and Families Niceville, FL 32578 Transitional Housing for working families, single women with children and single women for 6 850-678-4131 months through a program of money & life 24/7 management skills leading toward self sufficency. www.twcitieshospital.com Service is available in Okaloosa county.
8 Bobolink Street NE HOUSING & HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Community Action Program Committee, Inc Weatherization program that assists with repairs 850-243-5648 necessary to make heating and cooling efficient in Mon-Thu 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Fri 9:00 am-4:00 pm low income homes. www.freshstartfl.com
292 Muscogee Road, Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority Cantonment, FL 32533 Housing units in either the public or private housing markets via Section 8 and Public Housing for low- 850-679-4817 income individuals and families. 1-866-384-4502 Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm 27 Robinwood Drive SW www.capc-pensacola.org Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Crestview Housing Authority Decent and safe rental housing for eligible low- 850-243-3224 income families, the elderly, and persons with Mon-Thu 8:00 am–12:00 pm, 12:30 pm–5:00 pm, Fri disabilities within the City of Crestview. 7:30 am-11:30 am www.fwbha.com 371 West Hickory Avenue Crestview, FL 32536 Habitat for Humanity of Okaloosa County Non-profit faith based organization dedicated to 850-682-2413 eliminating substandard housing in Okaloosa County. Mon-Thu 7:30 am-5:30 pm www.chafl.com 802 Pelham Road Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Housing arrangements for those displaced due to a 850-315-0025 disaster. Assistance available only to those who are Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm a victim of a disaster. www.habitatfwb.org
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Habitat for Humanity of Walton County 850-436-6420 Non-profit faith based organization dedicated to Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm eliminating substandard housing in Walton County. www.ccnwfl.org
110 South County Highway 393 Florida Department of Children and Families Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Helps refugees and entrants into the United States become self-sufficient. Refugee Services assists 850-660-6004 newly-arrived eligible clients in obtaining Tues-Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm employment, learning English, acquiring job skills www.waltoncountyhabitat.org and overcoming legal or medical difficulties.
Niceville Housing Authority 2383 Phillips Road Housing units for low-income individuals and Room 220 families. Tallahassee, FL 32308
500 Boyd Circle 850-778-4065 Niceville, FL 32578 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm EST www.myflfamilies.com/ 850-678-7816 Mon-Thu 7:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:00 pm-5:30 pm www.nicevillehousing.org INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICES Walton County Housing Agency Housing units in either the public or private housing Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast markets via Section 8 and Public Housing for low- Referral services for finding child care for children in income individuals and families. Okaloosa and Walton counties.
63 Bo-Pete Manor Road 1130 North Eglin Parkway DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 Shalimar, FL 32579
850-892-8185 850-833-9333 Mon-Thu 7:00 am-5:00 pm, Closed from 12:00 pm- 850-833-3627 12:30 pm for lunch Mon-Thu 7:30am-4:30pm Fri 7:30am-1:30pm www.co.walton.fl.us www.elc-ec.org
Mental Health Association of Okaloosa/Walton Counties IMMIGRATION SERVICES Free mental health resources and recovery into. Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida Assists immigrants and refugees who are in 571 Mooney Road NE Northwest Florida with the process of gaining Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 citizenship. 850-244-1040 1815 North 6th Avenue Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Pensacola, FL 32503 www.mhaow.org
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Panhandle 2-1-1 Helpline Elder Services Of Okaloosa County Around-the-clock, anonymous telephone counseling In-home care and housekeeping without healthcare to consumers in crisis and provides information and services to residents of Okaloosa county. referrals according to the caller's needs. Service available to those located in Okaloosa and Walton 207 Hospital Drive counties. Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
3686 US Highway 331 South 850-833-9165 DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 850-689-7807 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm 2-1-1 or 850-892-4357 www.elder-services.org 24/7 www.panhandle211.communityos.org
LEGAL SERVICES IN-HOME SERVICES Christian Legal Society Non-profit group that provides referrals to Christian Comfort Keepers lawyers who provide legal services to those in need. Affordable, non-medical in-home care No residency requirements.
776 E John Sims Parkway Online only Niceville, FL 32578 855-257-9800
24/7 850-279-6310 Niceville www.christianlegalsociety.org/ 850-791-6700 Pensacola Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Lawyer referral service for the state of Florida. www.comfortkeepers.com
Phone or Online Only Covenant Care 800-342-8011 Around-the-clock care and support services for those Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:30 pm EST suffering from a terminal illness and their familes. www.irs.floridabar.org/ Services available to residents of Okaloosa county and surrounding areas. Legal Services of North Florida, Inc.
Legal services provided on an income-based scale to 220 Eglin Parkway NE residents of Okaloosa and Walton counties. Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
133 Staff Drive 850-729-1800 Suite B 855-227-3365 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm http://www.choosecovenant.org 850-862-3279
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LIBRARIES Mon-Thu 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Friday 1:00 am-5:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am-4:00 pm Coastal Branch Library www.fwb.org/parksrec/page/library Internet access, book borrowing, and other general library services to Walton County residents. Freeport Public Library
Internet access, book borrowing, and other general 437 Greenway Trail library services to Walton County residents. Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
76 State Highway 20 West 850-267-2809 Freeport, FL 32439 Mon 9:00am-6:00pm, Tues-Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm www.youseemore.com/walton 850-835-2040
Tues-Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm DeFuniak Libary www.youseemore.com/walton Internet access, book borrowing, and other general library services to Walton County residents. Gladys N. Milton Memorial Library
Internet access, book borrowing, and other general 3 Circle Drive library services to Walton County residents. DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
261 Flowersview Road 850-892-3624 Paxton, FL 32567 Mon, Wed-Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Tue 9:00 am-8:00 pm 850-834-5383 www.youseemore.com/walton Mon-Tue 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Thu-Sat 9:00 am-5:00
pm Destin Library www.youseemore.com/walton Internet access, book borrowing, and other general library services to Okaloosa County residents. Mary Esther Public Library
Internet access, book borrowing, and other general 150 Sibert Avenue library services to Okaloosa County residents. Destin, FL 32541
100 Hollywood Boulevard W 850-837-8572 Mary Esther, FL 32569 Mon-Tue 10:00 am-8:00 pm, Wed-Thu 10:00 am-
6:00 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Sat 10:00 am-4:00 pm 850-243-5731 www.cityofdestin.com/105/Library Mon, Wed, Thur 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Tue 2:00 pm-
6:00 pm, Fri and Sat 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Fort Walton Beach Library www.cityofmaryesther.com/186/Library Internet access, book borrowing, and other general library services to Okaloosa County residents.
185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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Niceville Public Library Internet access, book borrowing, and other general 850-833-9165 library services to Okaloosa County residents. Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm www.elder-services.org 206 Partin Drive North Niceville, FL 32578 First United Methodist Church of Crestview Soup Kitchen every Saturday at 11:00 am in the 850-279- 6436 Fellowship Hall Tues and Thur 9:00 am-7:00 pm, Wed and Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am-2:00 pm 599 8th Avenue www.cityofniceville.org/169/Library Crestview, FL 32539
Robert L. F. Sikes Public Library 850-682-2018 Internet access, book borrowing, and other general Saturdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm library services to Okaloosa County residents. www.fumcrestview.com
1445 Commerce Drive S4P Synergy Crestview, FL 32539 Free Hot lunches every Thursday form 11am to 12pm for homeless and low income in Fort Walton 850-682-4432 Beach. USDA food distribution on Third Saturday of Mon-Tue 10:00 am-8:00 pm, Wed-Thu 10:00 am- each month. 6:00 pm, Fri 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am-3:00 pm www.cityofcrestview.org/178/Library 24 Bass Avenue Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Valparaiso Community Library Internet access, book borrowing, and other general 850-362-6977 library services to Okaloosa County residents. Thurs 11:00 am-12:00 pm www.strivinghome.org 459 Valparaiso Parkway Valparaiso, FL 32580 Summer Food Program Free breakfasts, lunches and snacks are available to 850-729-5406 anyone 18 and under all summer long. To find a Mon-Fri 9:00 am-1:00 pm location, call 2-1-1, visit website or text FOODFL to www.valp.org/library 877-877.
MEALS Elder Services Of Okaloosa County Congregate Dining Sites: Well balanced noon meals served in Fort Walton Beach and Crestview. Meals on Wheels: Meals for homebound or at risk persons.
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Trinity United Methodist Church Meals and sack lunches Mid October through Mid 850-892-8045 March - Hot lunches served in the soup kitchen, Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri 12:00 pm-1:30 pm. www.chhealthcare.org Mid March through Mid October - sack lunches provided Mon-Fri 12:00 pm-1:30 pm. Clothes also Cordova Counseling Center available for those receiving meals. Helps adult, children, couples and families with mental health and substance abuse issues, available 403 Racetrack Road NW to all. Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 4400 Bayou Boulevard 850-862-4169 Suite 8 Mon-Fri 12:00 pm-1:30 pm Pensacola, FL 32503 www.trinityfwb.org 850-474-9882 Mon-Thu 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Fri 8:00am-12:00pm MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES www.cordovacounselingcenter.com Bridgeway Center Counseling and other mental health services to Destin Counseling Center individual, corporate and community clients in Mental health and substance abuse counseling in an Walton and Okaloosa county. outpatient setting. Accepts most major insurances but does not offer a sliding scale. Services available 137 Hospital Drive NE to all. Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 850-833-7500 215 Mountain Drive Suite 106 299 Railroad Avenue West Destin, FL 32541 Crestview, FL 32536 850-689-7938 850-837-9100 Mon-Thu 9:00 am-5:00 pm Mon-Tue 8:00 am-7:00 pm, Wed-Thu 8:00 am-6:30 www.destincounseling.blogspot.com pm, Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm www.bridgewaycenter.org Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital An inpatient Baker Act receiving hospital treating Chautauqua Healthcare Services ages 4 to senior adult. Provides services such as, but not limited to: Mental Health Residential Treatment, Emergency Services, 1940 Harrison Avenue Women's Violence Intervention Group, Men's Anger Panama City, FL 32405 Management Program, and Infant Mental Health. Services are available to anyone. Residents of 850-763-0017 Walton County are eligible for sliding scale fees. 24/7 www.emeraldcoastbehavioral.com 3686 US Highway 331 South DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 42
Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center 310 East Byrd Avenue Child abuse prevention, advocacy, and counseling Bonifay, FL 32425 services to victims and their families. 525 East 15th Street 256 Highway 90 East Panama City, FL 32405 DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 850-892-0280 850-522-4485 888-785-8750 401 McEwen Drive Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Niceville, FL 32578 www.lmccares.org/ 850-833-9237 Lutheran Services of Northwest Florida Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Prevention and outreach services for youth and www.eccac.org families, counseling, and runaway shelter.
Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling 4610 West Fairfield Drive Services and support to residents of Florida in need Pensacola, FL 32506 of assistance, as well as to professionals and others servicing this population. 850-453-2772 850-682-2374 Crestview Online & Phone Only Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Call 1-888-236-4848 www.lsfnet.org Text 321-978-0555 24/7 Masino Mental Health Services www.gamblinghelp.org Psychotherapy and counseling for adults, teens, children over 6 and couples and psychological Lakeview Center testing for mood disorders. Adult and child outpatient counseling, residential for mental health and substance abuse, and a mobile 1008 Airport Road response team for people who are managing a Suite D behavioral or mental health crisis. Destin, FL 32541
1221 West Lakeview Avenue 850-424-5210 Pensacola, FL 32501 Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm www.masinomentalhealth.com 850-432-1222 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm www.elakeviewcenter.org
Life Management Center Offers services to children, adolescents and adults. Offers individual, family, and group therapy. A Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) for inpatient crisis services is at Panama City Campus. 24/7.
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Mental Health Association of Okaloosa & Walton Counties 220 Lukasik Avenue Information and referrals, education, free year- Building 90213 round depression, anxiety and substance abuse Hurlburt Field, FL 32547 screenings for children and adults. They also have Peer Support Groups, Psych Prescription Assistance, 850-884-5441 Youth Mental Health Assistance. 800-769-8951 Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:30 pm 571 Mooney Road Northeast www.myhurlburt.com Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 www.afas.org
850-244-1040 Eglin Air Force Base Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Workshops and information on financial www.mhaow.org management, relocation assistance, employment for family members, special family member needs and N. David Hubbard, LMHC, PL military transitions for those stationed at Eglin. Outpatient mental health and substance abuse counseling for adults and adolescents. 502 W. Van Matre Avenue Suite 1 Eglin AFB, FL 32542 5410 East County Highway 30A Suite 205 850-882-9060 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 850-882-9061 Mon-Wed 8:00 am-4:00 pm, Thu 9:00 am-4:00 pm, 850-307-5273 Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm Mon-Thu 10:00 am-6:00 pm www.eglinlife.com/afrc/index.html www.ndavidhubbardlmhc.com
Stepping Stones Professional Counseling A counseling practice that provides mental health PARKS, CAMPS & ENTERTAINMENT counseling to individuals, couples, and children. Camp Helen State Park LGBT+ friendly. State park and recreation area in Bay county.
151 Mary Esther Boulevard 23937 Panama City Beach Parkway Suite 310A Panama City Beach, FL 32413 Mary Esther, FL 32569 850-233-5059 850-226-6430 850-245-2157 Mon-Fri 9:00 am-6:00 pm Daily from 8:00 am to sunset www.steppingstonescounseling.org www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/camp- helen-state-park
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Airman and Family Readiness Center Hurlburt Field Relocation, transition, spouse employment, financial and family life skills counseling for military families. 44
Eden Gardens State Park PHARMACIES State park and recreation area in Walton county. CVS Pharmacy - Miramar Beach
Prescription medications and over-the-counter 181 Eden Garden Road medications. Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Scenic Gulf Drive 850-267-8320 130 Scenic Gulf Drive 850-231-4214 Miramar Beach, FL 32550 Daily from 8:00 am to sunset www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/eden- South Holiday Road gardens-state-park 60 South Holiday Road
Miramar Beach, FL 32550 Emerald Coast Science Center
Science education by means of hands-on exploration 850-269-7780 through an interactive science museum. Mon-Fri 9:00 am-7:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am-6:00 pm,
Sun 10:00 am-5:00 pm 31 Memorial Parkway www.cvs.com Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Fisher's Pharmacy 850-664-1261 Prescription medications and over-the-counter Wed-Sat 10:00 am-3:00 pm medications. www.ecscience.org
688 Baldwin Avenue Ponce de Leon Springs State Park DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 State park and recreation area in Holmes county.
850-892-5612 2860 Ponce de Leon Springs Road Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:30 pm, Sat 8:00 am-12:00 pm Ponce de Leon, FL 32455 www.fisherspharmacy.epicrx.com
Prescription Place 850-836-4281 Prescription medications and over-the-counter Daily from 8:00 am to sunset medications. www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/ponce- de-leon-springs-state-park 1337 US Highway 90W
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County 850-892-6898 A local arts agency that supports the arts through Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:30 pm, Sat 8:00 am-12:00 pm leadership, advocacy, funding, programs and education. 1140 John Sims Pkwy
Suite 6 105 Hogtown Bayou Lane Niceville, FL 32578 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 850-389-8182
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Santa Rosa Pharmacy Winn-Dixie Pharmacy Prescription medications and over-the-counter Provides preventive health screenings to medication medications. counseling, immunizations and fills prescriptions.
2050 West County Hwy 30A 1326 North Ferdon Boulevard M1-106 Crestview, FL 32536 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 850-689-1556 850-622-3313 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-8:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun Mon-Fri 9:00 am-6:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am-1:00 pm 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Walgreens 1030 U.S. 331 Prescription medications and over-the-counter DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 medications. 850-892-9668 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-8:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun 1103 US Highway 331 S 12:00 pm-5:00 pm DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 99 Eglin Parkway Northeast 850-951-9880 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Mon-Fri 9:00 am-9:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun 850-244-1226 10:00 am-6:00 pm Mon-Fri 8:00 am-8:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun www.walgreens.com 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Wal-Mart Supercenter Pharmacy 4512 East Highway 20 Prescription medications and over-the-counter Niceville, FL 32578 medications. 850-897-3968 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-8:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun 1226 US Highway 331 S 12:00 pm-5:00 pm DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 www.winndixie.com/Pharmacy
850-892-6914 Mon-Fri 9:00 am-9:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am-7:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am-6:00 pm PREGNANCY SERVICES & EDUCATION www.walmart.com Fort Walton Beach Center for Women Week's Pharmacy Free pregnancy test and support. Offers emotional Prescription medications and over-the-counter support, case management services, help finding medications. medical services and other assistance.
132 State Highway 20 E 117 Robinwood Drive Freeport, FL 32439 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-835-2028 850-862-9020 Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:30 pm Mon-Wed 9:00 am-12:00 pm/By Appointment www.fwbcenterforwomen.org 46
Okaloosa Healthy Start www.crosspoint.church/missions/ A free home visiting program that provides education and care coordination to pregnant women Florida RX Card and families of children under the age of three. A statewide prescription assistance program Program is remote. Please call and leave a message if available to all Florida residents. Visit website and no answer. print out a card you can use at most pharmacies to receive discounts. 850-683-5002 By Appointment www.floridarxcard.com www.healthystartokawalton.org Matrix Community Outreach Center Pregnancy Support Center Assistance with prescriptions for qualified individuals A free, church ministry that offers free parenting in Walton County. Non-controlled substances only. classes; post-abortion healing program; education & Not long-term assistance. For assistance, fill out the support for pregnant women and families during a online application at matrixhelp.org and someone crisis pregnancy; provides referrals. will be in contact within 48 hours.
295 US Highway 90 West 37 North 9th Street DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
850-892-7400 850-892-1090 Mon, Wed, Thu 8 am-2 pm, Tue 12 pm-7 pm Mon-Fri 9:00 am-2:00 pm www.matrixcoc.org
Mental Health Association of Okaloosa/Walton PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Helps with the cost of psychiatric medicine for Caring and Sharing Of South Walton residents of Okaloosa & Walton counties. Emergency help with prescriptions. No narcotics. 571 Mooney Road NE 112 Lynn Drive Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Nealley Business Village Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Okaloosa:850-244-1040 850-267-2866 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Mon and Wed 9:00 am-2:00 pm www.mhaow.org www.caringandsharingsowal.org/ NeedyMeds Prescription Program Crosspoint Online information resource of programs that Assists Niceville and Valparaiso residents with non- provide assistance to people who are unable to controlled substances only. afford their medications and health care costs.
214 Partin Drive South Online and Phone Only Niceville, FL 32578 978-281-6666 800-503-6897 Hotline 850-678-4411 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm Mon-Thu 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 pm www.needymeds.org 47
Partnership for Prescription Assistance St. Vincent de Paul St. Rita Conference A free referral service that matches individuals to Assistance for medications for residents of DeFuniak prescription programs. Springs, Santa Rosa Beach, Miramar Beach, Freeport and Destin. Online Only www.medicineassistancetool.org/ By Appointment Only 888-229-6582 Sharing and Caring of Okaloosa County www.saintritaparish.org Provides monetary vouchers to be redeemed at local pharmacies for residents of Niceville, Valparaiso, Tri-County Community Council, Inc. Choctaw Beach and FWB. No narcotics. Assists residents of Walton, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Washington, Jackson and Holmes counties with 104 Bullock Boulevard presription costs. Niceville, FL 32578 850-678-8459 302 North Oklahoma Street Mon-Fri 9:00 am-12:00 pm Bonifay, FL 32425
126 Beal Parkway SW 800-395-2696 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Mon-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm 850-244-0778 www.tricountycommunitycouncil.com Mon-Fri 9:00 am-2:00 pm www.sharing-n-caring.org
RENT ASSISTANCE Silver Saver Program Doubles the current prescription drug benefit for Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida low income. Participants must not be enrolled in any Assists with rent for families in need when funding is other Medicare pharmacy benefit. available. Call for an appointment on Monday mornings between 9 am and 12 pm. Only phone Online and Phone Only inquiries accepted. No Walk-ins. 888-419-3456 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm 11 First Street Southeast www.ahca.myflorida.com/index.shtml Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Singlecare Prescription Savings Card Program 850-244-2825 Program is a free resource for immediate savings on Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm prescription medications. www.ccnwfl.org
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Crosspoint St. Vincent de Paul St. Rita Conference Assists Niceville and Valparaiso residents who are in Assists with rent for residents of DeFuniak Springs, need with rent. Santa Rosa Beach, Miramar Beach, Freeport and Destin only. 214 Partin Drive South Niceville, FL 32578 888-229-6582 By appointment only 850-678-4411 www.saintritaparish.org Mon-Thu 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 pm www.crosspoint.church/missions/ Tri-County Community Council Assists with rent for Okaloosa County residents. First Baptist Church on Bayshore Dependent on fund availability and on a case-by- Assists for Niceville and Valparaiso residents with case basis. rent. 913 Beal Parkway Northwest Suite H Fort Walton 601 31st Street Beach FL, 32547, US Niceville, FL 32578 850-200-4425 850-678-4062 Mon-Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm Mon-Thu 9:30 am-12:30 pm www.tricountycommunitycouncil.com www.churchonbayshore.org
Matrix Community Outreach Center SCHOOLS Assists Walton County residenst with rent. For assistance, fill out the online application at Okaloosa County School District matrixhelp.org and someone will be in contact Elementary, middle, and high school education for within 48 hours. students in Okaloosa County, Florida. For a full listing of schools and locations, visit the website. 37 North 9th Street DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 120 Lowery Place Southeast Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 850-892-1090 Mon-Fri 9:00 am-2:00 pm 850-833-3100 www.matrixcoc.org Mon-Fri 7:30 am-3:30 pm www.okaloosaschools.com Salvation Army of Okaloosa & Walton Counties Assists with rent for residents of Okaloosa and Walton Academy Walton county who have received an eviction notice. An alternative school for students in the Walton County school system. 425 Mary Esther Cut-Off Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 389 Dorsey Avenue DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 850-243-4531 Mon-Thurs 8:00 am-4:00 pm 850-892-3999 www.salvationarmyflorida.org/fortwalton/ Mon-Thu 7:00 am-5:30 pm, Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm 49
Walton County School District 855-909-6757 Elementary, middle, and high school education as Thu 9:00 am-2:00 pm well as secondary education opportunities for www.90works.org students in Walton County, Florida. For a full listing of schools and locations, visit the website. Salvation Army A case management program that helps families 145 South Park Street overcome barriers and get connected to resources DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 425 Mary Esther Cut-Off 850-892-1100 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Mon-Fri 7:00 am-3:00 pm Office www.walton.k12.fl.us 850-243-4531 Mon-Fri 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Closed for lunch 12:00 Walton Learning Center pm-1:00 pm An alternative learning school for students in the www.salvationarmyflorida.org/fortwalton/ Walton County school system.
286 Gene Hurley Road SENIOR SERVICES DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 850-520-4656 American Association of Retired Persons Mon-Thu 7:00 am-5:30 pm, Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm Association is active in all phases of benefits for the elderly. Walton Virtual School Provides on-line instruction from certified and 215 South Monroe Street highly-qualified educators by the Florida Department Suite 603 of Education. Tallahassee, FL 32301
145 Park Street 888-687-2277 DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm www.aarp.org/ 850-892-1100 Mon-Fri 7:00 am-3:00 pm Eskaton Telephone Reassurance www.walton.k12.fl.us/ Provides friendly conversation. Program staff also provide the following services to participants: daily cost-free calls, 365 days a year, safety and wellness
checks, access to resources and education, on-call SELF-SUFFICIENCY TRAINING chaplain for spiritual support, and access to support groups. 90Works
Provides self-sufficiency classes in budgeting and 916-334-1072 ext. 4 employment. Virtual classes are available, but 24/7 participants must have at least on in-person class www.eskaton.org/post/telephone-reassurance first.
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Fort Walton Beach Senior Center Crestview, FL 32536 Provides programs to the community's senior citizens age 60 and over. 268 Glenvale Avenue Valparaiso, FL 32580 132 Jet Drive Northwest Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 850-892-8165 Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:30 pm 850-833-9587 www.wocoa.net Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm www.fwb.org/parksrec/page/senior-center SHELTER Life Enrichment Senior Center Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida Provides opportunities for Walton County residents, St. Barnabas House provides a long-term shelter for ages 50 and up, to meet for activities and families with minor children. Provides services to enrichment. A full calendar of activities is available families in Northwest Florida. on the website. Shelter located in Panama City 312 College Avenue DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 850-763-0475 Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm 850-892-8746 www.ccnwfl.org Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4 pm www.lifeenrichmentseniorcenter.com Cold Weather Shelters Cold weather shelters in Walton and Okaloosa Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging counties, locations updated and vary year to year. Offers services for seniors in Northwest Florida Most open when temperature is expected to be including Elder Helpline. below 40 degrees.
5090 Commerce Park Circle Call 2-1-1 for locations Pensacola, FL 32505 Crestview Area Shelter Temporary emergency shelter for individuals and 850-494-7100 families. 1-866-531-8011 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm 120 Duggan Avenue www.nwflaaa.org Crestview, FL 32536
Walton Okaloosa Council on Aging 850-398-5670 Provides outreach and referals, in-home support 24/7 services, and congregate meals for seniors 60+ in www.crestviewshelter.org Okaloosa and Walton counties.
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Lutheran Services of Northwest Florida 24/7 Temporary shelter for youth in Northwest Florida. www.shelterhousenwfl.org
5127 Eastland Street Crestview FL, 32539 SICKLE CELL INFORMATION Sickle Cell Disease Association 850-682-2374 Educational workshops, referrals, counseling, Sickle 24/7 Cell screening, support groups, blood drives, www.lsfnet.org/ prescription medication assistance, and other supportive services for residents in Escambia and One Hopeful Place Okaloosa counties. Provides temporary housing, showers, laundry, and computer services to men experiencing Phone Only homelessness 850-393-3854 Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:00 pm 1564 Percy L Coleman Road www.scdaflorida.com Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
850-586-7879 SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm Office Alcoholics Anonymous District 14 www.onehopefulplace.org A 12-step recovery program for Alcoholics. Meetings are held each day at different times and locations. Opportunity Place Please visit the website for a meeting schedule. Homeless shelter for women and families who are experiencing homelessness. 24 Hollywood Boulevard SW Suite 7 305 Lovejoy Road Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 850-244-2421 850-659-3190 Hours Vary By Meeting Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm Office https://aaarea1dist14.org/ www.opifwb.org Avalon Center Shelter House of Northwest Florida Provides outpatient mental health and substance A domestic violence shelter. Services provided abuse services to children, adolescents and adults include a 24-hour hotline, crisis counseling, living in Santa Rosa County. Services include advocacy, outreach, primary prevention, transitional assessment, individual/group/family counseling, housing and confidential shelter. Services available crisis intervention and psychiatric medical services. to all women, regardless of residency. 6024 Spikes Way 16 Ferry Road Milton, FL 32583 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 850-432-1222 800-863-4777 Hotline Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm 850-226-2027 www.elakeviewcenter.org 52
Bridgeway Center Community Drug and Alcohol Council - CDAC Bridgeway Center provides court ordered counseling Case management program that assists women in and driving school courses to individual, corporate accessing substance abuse treatment, aftercare, and and community clients in Walton and Okaloosa support services in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa county. and Walton counties.
137 Hospital Drive NE 3804 North 9th Avenue Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Pensacola, FL 32503 850-833-7500 850-433-9800 299 Railroad Avenue West Mon-Fri 8:00 - 5:00pm Crestview, FL 32536 www.cdac.info 850-689-7938 Mon-Thu 8:00 am-4:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 pm Dose of Reality Florida www.bridgewaycenter.org A website put up by the Florida Attorney General's Office for education about the risks and dangers of CDAC Behavioral Health Care using prescription painkillers, as well as the signs of Case Management Program that assists women who misuse. Includes information on Drug Take Back are pregnant, post-partum, or have young children locations throughout Florida. up to age 6 with client advocacy, access to substance abuse treatment, and aftercare support. Online Only 24/7 3804 North 9th Avenue www.doseofrealityfl.com Pensacola, FL 32503 Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital 850-433-9800 Outpatient treatment and partial hospitalization Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm programs for adults with mental health, chemical www.cdac.info dependency or dual diagnosis.
Chautauqua Healthcare Services 1940 Harrison Avenue Provides outpatient addiction and behavioral health Panama City, FL 32405 treatment solutions, including Medication Assisted Treatment. Services are provided on a sliding scale 850-763-0017 for residents of Walton county. 24/7 www.emeraldcoastbehavioral.com 3686 US Highway 331 South DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 Freedom Life Compass Information and referral for area residents in 850-892-8045 recovery for substance use addiction. Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm www.chhealthcare.org Online and Phone only 850-830-3479 24/7 www.freedomlifecompass.org
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Gulf Coast Addiction Medicine Panama City, FL 32405 Provides outpatient addiction and behavioral health treatment solutions for adults, adolescents and 850-522-4485 families in panama city, and the florida panhandle. 888-785-8750 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm 277 Forest Park Circle www.lmccares.org Panama City, FL 32405 Mary Esther United Methodist Church 850-522-1516 Offers a faith based recovery program in an Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm outpatient, group setting. www.gcamed.com 703 Miracle Strip Pkwy Haven House Mission Mary Esther, FL 32569 Offers treatment to men suffering from alcohol addiction and drug addiction. 850-243-7595 Tue 5:30 pm-7:30 pm 356 Nellie Drive www.maryestherumc.org Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 N. David Hubbard, LMHC, PL 850-622-3774 Outpatient mental health and substance abuse Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm Office counseling for adults and adolescents. www.havenhouserecovery.com/florida 5410 East County Highway 30A Suite 205 Lakeview Center Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Adult and child outpatient counseling and residential for mental health and substance abuse. 850-307-5273 Mon-Thu 10:00 am-6:00 pm 1221 West Lakeview Avenue www.ndavidhubbardlmhc.com/ Pensacola, FL 32501 Narcotics Anonymous 850-432-1222 Meetings are held each day at different times and Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm locations. Please visit the website for a meeting www.elakeviewcenter.org schedule.
Life Management Center www.pensacolana.org Substance Use Outpatient Services offers services to children, adolescents and adults. After an assessment, treatment plans are created based on the individual's needs.
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New Season The Friary Outpatient methadone treatment center, must bring Medically supervised hospital stay for inpatient picture ID. Available to all, regardless of residency. detox. Also offers a residential substance abuse treatment program for adults and adolescents. 2420 South Highway 29 Cantonment, FL 32533 4400 Hickory Shores Boulevard Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 850-968-3565 Mon-Fri 5:00 am-11:00 am, Sat-Sun 5:00 am-9:00 am 850-932-9375 Holidays 6:00 am-9:00 am 800-332-2271 https://www.newseason.com/clinics/pensacola- Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm metro-treatment-center/ www.elakeviewcenter.org/TheFriary
One Hopeful Place Twelve Oaks Recovery Center The Hollingsworth Medical Clinic offers substance Substance Abuse Program services include residental abuse and mental health treatment provided by and outpatient support services. Provides services Bridgeway Center. Counseling, medication to all, regardless of residency. maintenance and case management services. Request One Hopeful Place location. 2068 Healthcare Avenue Navarre, FL 32566 1564 Percy L Coleman Road Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 877-474-8927 800-622-1255 850-833-7500 Office: 8 am-8 pm 850-586-7879 www.twelveoaksrecovery.com/ By Appointment Only Waterfront Rescue Mission Path of Grace Women’s Home LifeBuilder Recovery Program for Men is a 90-day, A faith based, long-term, sober-living facility for Christian, residential, addictions program. Teaching, women who are recovering from alcohol and drugs. intensive one-on-one counseling, accountability, Life Services available to all. Skills, and GED Preparation are all part of the program. 10962 U.S. 98 Destin, FL 32550 1975 South Ferdon Boulevard Crestview, FL 32536 850-974-4573 24/7 Residential 850-436-7686 Store: Mon-Sat 9:30-5:00 pm, Sun 12:00 pm-5:00 pm Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm Office www.pathofgrace.net www.waterfrontmission.org
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SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINES 352-326-0761 Kristin Brooks Hope Center 800-352-4256 24 hour online chat Mon-Fri 9:00 am-3:00 pm
www.angelflightse.org 24/7 Hotline www.Iamalive.org Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
The city's local airport, services available to all. LGBT Youth Suicide Prevention Hotline
A national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide 1701 Florida 85 hotline for gay and questioning youth ages 13-24. Eglin AFB, FL 32542
866-488-7386 850-651-7160 www.thetrevorproject.org 24/7
www.flyvps.com National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
A suicide prevention service available to anyone in Okaloosa County Transportation suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Provides rides to work, school, recreation,
appointments, shopping, etc. Reservations can be Phone and Online Chat Only made 1-7 days before your trip from 8am-5pm. 1-800-273-8255 Emerald Coast Rider operates in Crestview, Fort Text Message: Send message to 838255 Walton Beach and Destin; wheelchair accessible. Online Chat: www.suicidepreventionhotline.org
600 Transit Way Postpartum Support International Florida Chapter Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Phone and text supported Helpline for postpartum mothers. 850-833-9168
Office: Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:30 pm Online and Phone Only www.ecrider.org Helpline: 1-800-944-4773
Text in English: 800-944-4773 RideOn Commuter Assistance Text in Spanish 971-203-7773 Provides commuters 24-hour access to a free and Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm secure self-service ridematching program connecting www.postpartum.net people based on their travel characteristics (origin, destination, schedule).
TRANSPORTATION Online Only Angel Flight Southeast www.rideontogether.org/Public/Home.aspx Provides free air transportation for the medically and financially needy to medical appointments, wounded warriors, victims of domestic violence, and organ transplant participants.
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Saint Mary Outreach Caring and Sharing Of South Walton Assistance with local bus passes and gas Provides emergency financial help for utilities for vouchers for residents of Fort Walton Beach, residents of South Walton County. Shalimar, and Mary Esther. Call for an appointment. 112 Lynn Drive 11 First Street Southeast Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 850-267-2866 850-435-3534 Mon and Wed 9:00 am-2:00 pm 850-244-2825 Thu 9:00 am-11:00 am Catholic Care Center Provides utility assistance to residents of North Tri-County Community Council, Inc. Okaloosa County who are in need. Transportation for local non-emergency medical treatment, nutritional, shopping, education, and 550 Adams Drive recreation, employment training and other daily Crestview, FL 32536 needs for transportation disadvantaged in Walton county. 850-682-4032 Tue and Thu 9:00 am-12:00 pm 312 North Oklahoma Street Bonifay, FL 32425 Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida Assistance with utilities available for families in need 850-547-3688 when funding is available. Call for an appointment 850-547-3689 on Monday mornings between 9 am and 12 pm. 800-395-2696 Only phone inquiries accepted. No Walk-ins. Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:30 pm www.tricountycommunitycouncil.com 11 First Street Southeast Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-244-2825 UTILITY ASSISTANCE Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm www.ccnwfl.org Caring and Sharing of North Walton
Provides emergency financial help for utilities in Crosspoint North Walton County. Assists Niceville and Valparaiso residents utility
assistance. 2986 U.S. Hwy 90 W
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 214 Partin Drive South
Niceville, FL 32578 850-520-4615
850-892-7656 850-678-4411 Mon-Fri 9:00 am-1:00 pm Mon-Thu 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 pm
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First Baptist Church on Bayshore Mon-Thurs 8:00 am-4:00 pm Financial assistance for Niceville and Valparaiso www.salvationarmyflorida.org/fortwalton/ residents only. Donated baby items. Saint Mary Outreach 600 31st Street Assistance with utilities for residents of Fort Walton Niceville, FL 32578 Beach, Shalimar, and Mary Esther. Call for an appointment. 850-678-4062 850-678-4621 Church 11 First Street Southeast Mon-Thu 9:30 am-12:30 pm Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 www.churchonbayshore.org/ 850-435-3534 First United Methodist Church of Crestview 850-244-2825 Offers assistance with utilities for families in North Thu 9:00 am-11:00 am Okaloosa County while funds are available St. Vincent de Paul St. Rita Conference 599 8th Avenue Assistance with utilities available for residents of Crestview, FL 32539 DeFuniak Springs, Santa Rosa Beach, Miramar Beach, Freeport and Destin. 850-331-2354 850-682-2018 By Appointment Only Tue 9:00 am 888-229-6582 www.fumcrestview.com www.saintritaparish.org
Matrix Community Outreach Center Sharing and Caring of Niceville/Valparaiso Offers Walton County residents in need with Utility Utilities Assistance to residents of Niceville, Assistance. For assistance, fill out the online Valparaiso, Choctaw Beach, and FWB. application at matrixhelp.org and someone will be in contact within 48 hours. 104 Bullock Boulevard Niceville, FL 32578 37 North 9th Street DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 850-678-8459 Mon-Fri 9:00 am-12:00 pm 850-892-1090 www.sharing-n-caring.org Mon-Fri 9:00 am-2:00 pm www.matrixcoc.org Tri-County Community Council, Inc. Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Salvation Army (LIHEAP) Utilities assistance for electric and gas bills. Assistance with utilities for residents of Okaloosa and Walton Counties. 302 North Oklahoma Street Bonifay, FL 32425 425 Mary Esther Cut-Off Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 800-395-2696 Mon-Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm 850-243-4531 www.tricountycommunitycouncil.com 58
VETERANS SERVICES Okaloosa County Veterans Services Office Assists veterans, widows and dependents to file 90Works claims for VA benefits. Referral & resources, assists Temporary financial assistance for initial deposits for residents in Okaloosa county only. housing and utilities, help with finding gainful employment. Veterans only. 601 North Pearl Street
Crestview, FL 32536 115 Gregory Street 850-689-5922 Pensacola, FL 32501
1250 North Eglin Parkway 850-619-5899 Shalimar, FL 32579 855-909-6757 850-651-7258 Mon-Thu 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 pm www.90works.org Mon-Fri 8 am-12 pm, 1 pm-5 pm
www.co.okaloosa.fl.us/veterans/home Disabled American Veterans Chapter 98
Serves the needs of veterans and their families in Operation First Response Walton county, who need help with VA claims. Provides Emergency Financial Assistance to Assists with transportation for the sick/ disabled wounded, injured and critically-ill Active Duty Service veterans to and from VA medical facilities. Members Members and Disabled Veterans with a 50% or meet the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. higher disability rating. Due to increased demand,
requests for assistance must be submitted by a Case 850-892-7818 Worker, VA Representative or Chains of Command. DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
Online and Phone Only 850-892-7818 540-317-3059
888-289-0280 Matrix Community Outreach Center Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm Utilities and Rent assistance, Food and Clothing www.operationfirstresponse.org assistance, and Employment Services for Veterans in Walton County. For assistance, fill out the online Operation Homefront application at matrixhelp.org and someone will be in Financial assistance for overdue bills (including rent contact within 48 hours. and utilities), repairs, and other critical family needs
for veterans who meet the eligibility criteria. 37 North 9th Street Applications available online from the 1st-10th of DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 each month.
850-892-1090 Online Only Mon-Fri 9:00 am-2:00 pm www.operationhomefront.org www.matrixcoc.org
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Veteran Health Administration Walton County Veterans Service Office Provides veterans with primary medical care and Assists former and present members of the armed mental health services to veterans in Northwest forces and their dependents. Florida. Blood drawing services are available. No pharmacy on-site. 47 North 6th Street DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 100 Veterans Way Eglin Air Force Base, FL 32542 850-892-8140 Mon-Thu 7:00 am-5:00 pm 850-609-2600 Closed from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm for Lunch 800-698-2411
Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm www.biloxi.va.gov/locations/EOPC.asp VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICES Division of Blind Services Veterans Crisis Line Ensures that people of all ages in the state who are Connects Veterans in crisis and their families and blind or visually impaired can live independently by friends with qualified, caring Department of providing equipment and education. Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. 600 University Office Boulevard Building 17 1-800-273-8255 Pensacola, FL 32504 Text Message: Send message to 838255 Online Chat: www.veteranscrisisline.net 850-484-5122 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Veterans Support Line dbs.myflorida.com Florida veterans struggling with issues like PTSD, substance abuse, relationship troubles and personal Matrix Community Outreach Center finance trouble can connect confidentially to Assists the needy in Walton County with purchasing emotional support and community resources eyeglasses. For assistance, fill out the online through United Way of West Florida. Care application at matrixhelp.org and someone will be in Coordination program helps veterans transition back contact within 48 hours. to civilian life and offers comprehensive information and referral to VA-funded services and hundreds of 37 North 9th Street additional community based services. DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
844-693-5838 850-892-1090 850-359-5988 Mon-Fri 9:00 am-2:00 pm 24/7 www.matrixcoc.org www.211nwfl.communityos.org/veterans
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VOLUNTEER SERVICES 850-863-0330 United Way Emerald Coast 850-476-6336 Coordinates VITA Free Tax Services in Okaloosa and Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm Walton Counties. Locations vary. www.gulfcoastcouncil.org
112 Tupelo Avenue SE Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Social, recreational, and educational programs for
boys and girls ages 6 to 17 after school in Okaloosa & 850-243-0315 Walton county. Varies by location www.united-way.org 3400 East Redstone Avenue
Crestview FL 32539 United Way of Northwest Florida
Coordinates VITA Tax Services for area residents. 923 Denton Blvd NW Locations vary. Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
842 Harrison Avenue 427 Greenway Trail Panama City, FL 32401 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
850-348-9077 Hours vary 435 North 9th Street www.unitedwaynwfl.org DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
630 Kelly Street YOUTH SERVICES Destin, FL 32541
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northwest Florida 850-862-1616 Provides community based mentoring programs for Mon-Fri 2:00 pm-7:00 pm minorities, military children, and schools in www.emeraldcoastbgc.com Northwest Florida.
112 Tupelo Avenue Southeast Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-433-5437 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm www.bbbsnwfl.org
Boy Scouts of America Gulf Coast Council Provides a program of character building, citizenship training and physical fitness for boys ages 6-20 in Northwest Florida.
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Career Source Okaloosa Walton Eleanor J. Johnson Youth Center The Workforce NOW program is for youth/adults Provides after school tutoring and summer ages 16 to 24 who reside in Okaloosa or Walton recreation to at-risk youth from low-income families. County, have dropped out of school or have a high school diploma, that have barriers to employment 27 Robinwood Drive Southwest and are a low-income individual. The free program Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 assists with completing Work Readiness Trainings, Work Experience, earn a credential (HS diploma, 850-244-5991 etc.), enter post-secondary education, enter the Mon-Fri 2 pm-6 pm military or employment placement. Summer: Mon-Fri 10 am-5 pm www.ejjyc.webs.com 409 Racetrack Road Northeast Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 850-833-7587 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm
761 North 20th Street DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 850-520-5990 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-12:00 pm www.careersourceokaloosawalton.com
Chautauqua Healthcare Services Offers services such as Teen Court, TASC, CAT Team intervention services, case management, STAR program to assist adolescents in Walton County with abstaining from drug abuse and other deliquent actions.
3686 US Highway 331 South DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
850-892-8045 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm www.chhealthcare.org
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