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Programs to contact

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Crestview Resource & Community Development Center

Nonprofit

Housing, legal aid, Head Start and addiction recovery referrals for Crestview residents; call for intake and community case management.

Open provider page +1-850-428-0737
2

Okaloosa County Housing Department

Local Government Program

Apply for Okaloosa County housing vouchers, emergency rental assistance, or domestic violence shelter referrals; apply for vouchers online.

Open provider page +1-748-455-5237
3

Homelessness & Housing Alliance of Okaloosa and Walton Counties - Get Help

Nonprofit

Rental assistance, rapid rehousing and domestic violence shelter referrals in Okaloosa & Walton; see eligibility and apply for help.

Open provider page +1-850-244-2825
4

Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless

Nonprofit

Emergency shelter, meals and short-term housing support in Crestview; call for shelter intake and overnight placement.

Open provider page +1-850-398-5670
5

Boundless Visions Outreach Inc.

Nonprofit

Local outreach offering food, clothing and benefits enrollment help including SNAP and child care referrals; visit for benefits enrollment.

Open provider page +1-254-535-2419
6

Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office - Community Resources

Local Government Program

Sheriff's office directory of DV shelter referrals, immunization clinics, WIC and local food pantry contacts; see resources and referral steps.

Open provider page +1-850-609-3053
7

Shelter House - Victim Services Provider

Nonprofit

Confidential victim services with domestic violence shelter referrals, SNAP assistance and free legal help; call for 24/7 intake.

Open provider page +1-850-243-1201
8

Okaloosa County Government

Local Government Program

County human services for addiction treatment referrals, transportation assistance and housing resource navigation; see services and apply.

Open provider page +1-850-243-1525
9

Crestview Center Welfare Office

Local Government Program

Crestview welfare office for SNAP/EBT, utility assistance and child care aid enrollment; apply for SNAP and utility help

Open provider page +1-894-763-9876

Recommended next steps

  • Call CRC first for local navigation across food, legal, benefits, housing, and partner appointments.
  • For homelessness, eviction risk, rent, or utility help, contact HHA and ask for the nearest Access Point.
  • If unsheltered in Crestview, contact Crestview Area Shelter for intake hours, meals, showers, ID help, and benefits applications.
  • Ask Okaloosa County Housing about SHIP, affordable housing, public housing, and local housing authority options.
  • Single-parent families should contact Boundless Visions for food, hygiene, clothing, mentoring, and resource referrals.
  • For domestic violence or safety concerns, call Shelter House and ask about confidential shelter and legal advocacy.
  • Use the Sheriff's community resources page to identify emergency aid for utilities, food, transportation, prescriptions, and case management.
  • Contact the Crestview welfare office for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, child care, and cash assistance screening.
  • Ask Okaloosa County offices about transportation-related county services and where to apply for local assistance.
  • Bring photo ID, proof of address, lease/eviction notice, utility bill, income proof, SNAP/Medicaid cards, and Social Security numbers when applying.

Need categories

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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability
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Food Assistance

  • Food Security