Victim Resources

***Any victim of physical, emotional or sexual abuse should get help IMMEDIATELY. If you are unsure just what constitutes abuse, call one of the crisis lines.***

24-Hour Crisis Lines:

Bridgeway Center, Inc.
Fort Walton Beach ----- 244-9191
Crestview ----- 682-0101
Provides crisis intervention counseling and access to all referral sources. Sexual Trauma Team provides immediate personal response.

Sexual Trauma Team
The Sexual Trauma Team (STT) is a 24-hour a day, 7-day a week service to bring strength and support to persons who are sexually assaulted. It may be your first source of help. Law enforcement agencies and hospitals will automatically call out the STT on behalf of these victims or call the Crisis Line to get help.

Shelter House, Inc.
 863-4777 or 243-1201
1-800-44-ABUSE
Shelter House, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization serving the survivors of domestic violence and their children throughout Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Shelter House partners with COPE Center in the development of comprehensive Sexual Trauma Response Team (STRT) in Walton County. Contact points for responders to Sexual Assault calls in Walton County are reached through our 24-hour hotline. Our goal is to provide comprehensive response to all victims of violence.

Victim Outreach Services:

Bridgeway Center, Inc. - Victim Services
833-7400
Offers education and support groups to victims and their children, risk assessment and safety planning. Provides links to outside resources in the community.

Air Force Victim Services
Eglin:
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) ----- 240-3219 or 882-2122
Victim Advocate ----- Daytime: 883-9443
After Hours  ---- 699-6866
Hurlburt ----- 830-5669 or 884-6061
Victim services are provided to all victims of domestic violence who are assigned to Hurlburt Field and Eglin AFB. This is not limited to married couples; services are also available to victims who may be single, i.e. active duty, family members, and military retirees and their beneficiaries. Services include assistance with restraining orders, accompanying victims to court, medical appointment and meetings with command. The Victim Advocate is a valuable community resource as a liaison for victims of domestic violence. Limited victim support services for sexual assault victims. Services are on a 24-hour, 7-day per week basis.

Okaloosa County Sheriff Victim Advocate
651-7292
Serves as an initial point of contact for victims of crime, and provides victim with information as to case status, court orientation and other assistance.

State of Florida

Health Department ----- 833-9246
Provides pregnancy testing and family planning services at reduced or no cost. Venereal disease tests for rape victims. 

Legal Services ----- 862-3279
Free and reduced rate aid in obtaining restraining orders, child support, etc.

State Attorney
Shalimar ----- 651-7260
Crestview ----- 689-5620
Provides information regarding victim rights, injunctions, referrals and compensation.

Medical Facilities:

Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
862-1111
1000 Mar Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach

North Okaloosa Medical Center
689-8100
151 E. Redstone Avenue, Crestview

Sacred Heart Hospital Emerald Coast
278-3600
7800 U.S. West Highway 98, Destin