Get Help

Are you at risk of eviction due to past due rent or utility payments?

Call 2-1-1 or one of our prevention programs. They offer financial assistance to help keep you in your home. Their case managers can help you develop a housing stability plan customized for you. Increase your income, connect to community resources, and address other needs so that you can remain stably housed for the long term.

Catholic Charities

11 First Street, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

850-244-2825

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Are you in need of shelter because you are staying somewhere unsafe or have no where to go?

Call one of our emergency shelters. In addition to providing a safe place to stay, they offer housing counseling to help you get back into a house as quickly as possible.

Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless (Everyone)

120 Duggan Ave, Crestview, FL 32536

(850) 398 -5670

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Opportunity Place (Families and Women)

305 Lovejoy Road, Fort Walton Beach FL

(850) 659-3190

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One Hopeful Place (Men and Women)

1564 Percy L Coleman Rd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

(850) 586-7879

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Are you staying somewhere temporarily and need help finding housing?

Six of our members offer Rapid Rehousing Programs. These programs include housing search support, financial assistance to cover re-housing costs (down payments, utility deposits, etc), short-term rental assistance, and stabilization counseling to help you develop and implement a plan that will enable you to remain stably housed for the long-term.

Catholic Charities

11 First Street, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

850-244-2825

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The Matrix

37 North 9th Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

(850) 892-1090

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Caring and Sharing

112 Lynn Dr, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

(850) 267-2866

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Are you living on the streets and need help with food, showers, health care, or other needs?

Our outreach teams can help! They help connect unhoused individuals to community resources.

Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless

120 Duggan Avenue, Crestview, FL 32536

(850) 398 -5670

Website

The Matrix

37 North 9th Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

(850) 892-1090

Website

Caring and Sharing

112 Lynn Dr, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

(850) 267-2866

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Have you been struggling with homelessness for more than 2 years?

You may be eligible for permanent supportive housing which provides ongoing rental assistance and case management to individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. Contact Catholic Charities to find out more.

Bridgeway

137 Hospital Drive, Fort Walton Beach

850-833-7500

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Community Resource Guide

There are many organizations in our community offering services that may help you: healthcare, glasses, food, bicycles, mental health support, jobs, childcare, and more.