Who do I call first for disability services in Okaloosa County, Florida?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Florida vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Okaloosa County.

Is help available in Spanish in Okaloosa County?

Yes. This Okaloosa County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Florida agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Okaloosa County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Okaloosa County, Florida

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Okaloosa County, Florida. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Okaloosa County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Okaloosa County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Okaloosa County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

Project SEARCH — Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach (Ft Walton Beach). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Florida. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Bridgeway Center Inc (850-689-7810, Crestview)
Eglin CBOC — Gulf Coast VHCS (850-609-2650, Eglin AFB)
Okaloosa Outpatient Center (850-226-7893, Fort Walton Beach)
Crestview Health and Dental Center (850-682-1194, Crestview)
Edwins Elementary School (850-423-4603, Fort Walton Beach)
Elliott Point Elementary School (850-423-4603, Fort Walton Beach)
Florida Department of Health in Walton County - Paxton Branch (850-892-8015, Laurel Hill)
Advanced Sacred Hope Academy (MARY ESTHER)
Beyond Disabilities Inc (FT WALTON BCH)
Emerald Coast Autism Center (NICEVILLE)
Emerald Coast Robotics Alliance Inc (NICEVILLE)
Aba Lyfe, Pllc (925-337-7384, FORT WALTON BEACH). Behavioral health agency
All God'S Children (850-533-6018, NICEVILLE). Early intervention (birth–3)
Allegiance Resiliency Therapy L.L.C. (850-238-7131, CRESTVIEW). Behavioral health agency
Always Hope Developmental Services (608-387-5693, CRESTVIEW). Early intervention (birth–3)
Angels Care Home Health Of The Emerald Coast (850-862-5424, FORT WALTON BEACH)
Centerwell Home Health (850-862-3240, SHALIMAR)
654limo, Inc. (850-654-5466, DESTIN). Medical & accessible transport
A-1 Transportation & Shuttle Services Llc (850-603-8532, CRESTVIEW). Medical & accessible transport
Dee Transportation,Inc Dba Dee Transportation (850-814-3998, EGLIN AFB). Medical & accessible transport
Dr Lovejoy Non-Medical Transportation Llc (850-758-1481, CRESTVIEW). Medical & accessible transport
Westminster Manors I and II ((850) 244-7162, Fort Walton Beach)

Statewide programs serving Okaloosa County

These serve every county in Florida, including Okaloosa County.

Florida Center for Inclusive Communities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Mailman Center for Child Development. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Florida (800-342-0823). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council ((850) 488-4180). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) ((844) 353-2278). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Family Network on Disabilities (727-523-1130). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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