Panhandle 211 Helpline Resource Guide for Okaloosa & Walton County Compiled from Panhandle 211 Resource Database 2021 https://panhandle211.communityos.org/ All records may not be reflected in this directory. To update your existing Agency Record, please email [email protected] 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 4 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 5 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