Caring and Sharing of South Walton
112 Lynn Dr., Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Phone: 850-267-2866 ext.206
Website: caringandsharingsowal.org
- Food pantry, clothing vouchers, financial assistance (Rent assistance only available once in a 5 yr period), and walk-in assistance hours are MWF 9 am – 2 p.m.
- Health screenings on site 1st & 3rd Friday mornings. Appointments for counseling or food stamp/Medicaid applications are best scheduled ahead of time with a case manager.
- Services for income-eligible Walton County residents include food, diapers/hygiene items, clothing, financial assistance (rent/deposits, utilities, and Rx), counseling and case management.
- All unsheltered persons or persons at risk of losing shelter, regardless of county residence, are eligible for One Way Home assessment during walk in hours or by appointment.
Catholic Charities of Fort Walton Beach
11 First St SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Phone: 850-244-2825
Website: ccnwfl.org
- Agency Hours:8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday-Thursday and 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Friday
- Walk In Hours for assistance, One Way Home, intake, etc.:(Mon-Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM for literal homeless persons only for One Way Home Services) There are no walk-in hours for non-homeless clients except for food pantry and baby supplies/diapers/wipes.
- Best Phone Number for clients to request assistance, ask questions, or make an appointment of One Way Home, intake, etc.:850-244-2825 option 1
- Best time to call, if applicable:(Screenings for financial assistance are taken on 2nd and 4th Mondays between 9 am to 11 am for ESG HP and Challenge Services). For other services or general information, clients can call this number 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday-Thursday and 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Friday.
- What sort of assistance or services you can provide:Emergency Assistance Program: (by appointment only) application fees, rent, deposit, utility, hotel (if funding available)Food Pantry: Hot lunch (Wednesday and Friday), bagged food Mon-Thurs, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMMatthew Nursery: Baby diapers/supplies/wipes, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday-Thursday and 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Friday
- Outreach services with days and times available:Wednesday and Friday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- What community you serve:Okaloosa and Walton
- Information if there is clientele you CANNOT serve:We are unable to serve clients outside of Okaloosa and Walton Counties and undocumented clients with grant funding.
- Other services: Immigration Services, Pregnancy Support Services, Adoption Services, and Caring Coach in Crestview, Miramar, and DeFuniak-Please call our office about information for those services.
C.A.S.H. – Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless
120 Duggan Ave, Crestview, FL 32536
Phone: 850-634-6036
Website: crestviewareashelter.org
- Housing assistance assessment by appointment only.
- Walk-in street outreach services M-W-F 9am-4pm for showers (last call @ 3pm), sack lunches & sacks of cookable food, SNAP assistance, & laundry service for anyone in need.
- Client access to Crestview Clinic & pay copay. Rx assistance & specialist copay (when able) for HMIS clients & assistance with Baptist Health Financial Assistance applications.
- Clothing on site which is also stocked with personal hygiene items, and a retail store in Downtown Crestview.
- Cold night shelter below 40 degrees.
One Hopeful Place
1564 North Beal Extension, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Phone: 850-586-7879
Website: onehopefulplace.org
- Housing assistance assessment for assistance by appointment only.
- Call for shelter bed availability. $100 charge per week, food included.
- Day Program Tues & Thurs 10am-4pm. Sat 12-4pm.
- Park & Sleep @ OHP – must fill out a P&S Form. (no tents
- or sleeping on the ground).
- Ministry services on Sat night. Attendees can stay in Comfort Place for that night.
- Cold night shelter below 40 degrees.
Opportunity Place, Inc.
305 Lovejoy Rd NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Phone: 850-659-3190
Website: opifwb.org
- Anyone needing assistance should call ext. 1 for an appointment for eligibility screening. Mon- Fri 9am-5pm.
- Emergency shelter for women and families. OPI staff is trained to complete assessments for the residents
- staying at the shelter.
- Call for for appointment availability for assessment.
The Matrix Community Outreach Center
37 N 9th St, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
Phone: 850-892-1090
Website: www.matrixcoc.org
- Cold night shelter services, food pantry services, homeless prevention services, and needs assessments.
- Hours vary. Call for appointment.
Freedom Life Compass
Phone: 850-420-8280
Website: https://www.freedomlifecompass.org/
- Transitional housing, halfway house, and emergency shelter for women.