Shalimar

Local offices in Shalimar

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Shalimar Town Hall

  2 Cherokee Road, Shalimar, FL 32579

  Help here

  • Town services and formsVisit or call Town Hall for help with town forms, permits, and other town services.Read more
  Call 850-651-5723DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on shalimarflorida.org

• Library · Nonprofit

  Shalimar Library

  115 Richbourg Avenue, Shalimar, FL 32579

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and magazines, use internet access, and take part in library programs.Read more
  Call 850-609-1515DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on shalimarflorida.org

Town of Shalimar website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Shalimar

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Okaloosa County

Shalimar is in Okaloosa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Northwest Florida

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding food, housing, health care, and other local support.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwwf.org

• Housing help · County office

  Okaloosa County Housing Department

  1 B 9th Avenue, Shalimar, FL 32579

  Help here

  • Housing assistance informationFind information about county housing programs and affordable housing resources.
  Call 850-609-6183DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myokaloosa.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging

  5090 Commerce Park Circle, Pensacola, FL 32505

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource referralsOlder adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities can get information and referrals to local services.
  • Medicare counselingOlder adults and caregivers can get free guidance about Medicare coverage.
  Call 850-494-7100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwflaaa.org

• Veterans · County office

  Okaloosa County Veteran Services

  1250 N. Eglin Parkway, Suite 302, Shalimar, FL 32579

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits claims helpGet help filing, developing, or appealing veterans benefits claims.
  Call 850-651-7258DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myokaloosa.com

• Emergency help · County office

  Okaloosa County Emergency Management

  90 College Boulevard East, Niceville, FL 32578

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recovery informationGet local information to prepare for emergencies, evacuation, shelters, and recovery.
  Call 850-651-7150DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myokaloosa.com

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  CareerSource Okaloosa Walton, Fort Walton Beach Career Center

  409 Racetrack Road NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help with finding a job, career services, and employment and training programs.
  Call 850-833-7587DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourceokaloosawalton.com

Everything in Okaloosa County

Florida programs by kind of help

These are run by Florida and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026