Okaloosa County health department phone, clinics, records and local services
The official local agency is the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County, often shortened to DOH-Okaloosa. It serves residents from primary locations in Fort Walton Beach and Crestview, but clinic days, WIC hours, Vital Statistics and Environmental Health services differ by location.
Use this guide to find the right phone number for vaccines, WIC, family planning, STI testing, pediatric dental care, birth and death certificates, food safety, pools, public water and environmental complaints.
What is the Okaloosa County Health Department phone number?
The main Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County phone number is 850-833-9240. DOH-Okaloosa operates major locations at 221 Hospital Drive NE in Fort Walton Beach and 810 E. James Lee Boulevard in Crestview.
Vital Statistics, immunizations, Family Planning, STI/HIV services, WIC and Environmental Public Health.
Selected medical clinic days, immunizations, WIC, pediatric dental and Environmental Public Health.
New septic/onsite sewage system permitting and related OSTDS applications in Okaloosa County.
Okaloosa County health phone numbers by service
| Service | Phone | Best route |
|---|---|---|
| Main DOH-Okaloosa line | 850-833-9240 | General county public-health routing. |
| Clinical appointments | 850-833-9246 | Immunizations, Family Planning, STI and related clinic services. |
| Vital Statistics | 850-833-9255 | Birth and death certificates at Fort Walton Beach. |
| WIC — Fort Walton Beach | 850-833-9254 | WIC appointment scheduling. |
| WIC — Crestview | 850-689-7858 | Crestview WIC appointments. |
| Environmental — Fort Walton | 850-833-9247 | Food hygiene, pools, water and environmental complaints. |
| Environmental — Crestview | 850-689-7859 | Environmental Public Health appointments and complaints. |
| Pediatric Dental | 850-689-5593 | Crestview pediatric dental appointments. |
| 24/7 Disease Reporting | 850-833-9065 | Reportable disease and urgent public-health reporting. |
Fort Walton Beach and Crestview Health Department offices
221 Hospital Drive NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Main phone: 850-833-9240.
General office hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
810 E. James Lee Blvd., Crestview, FL 32539
Main county line: 850-833-9240.
General location hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
What services does DOH-Okaloosa provide?
Child and adult immunization services, vaccine-record review and Florida school immunization documentation.
Confidential counseling, pregnancy testing, contraceptive services, referrals and income-based care.
Low- or no-cost testing for conditions including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV.
Nutrition benefits, breastfeeding support, nutrition counseling and healthcare/social-service referrals.
Preventive and treatment-oriented dental services for qualifying children through the Crestview clinic.
Florida birth and death certificate service through the Fort Walton Beach office.
Food hygiene, pools, bathing places, public water, mobile-home/RV parks, sanitary nuisances and other environmental programs.
Reportable-disease investigation, TB/STD/HIV reporting and emergency public-health response.
Beach-water sampling and public health advisories when bacterial levels exceed recommended standards.
Okaloosa County immunization appointments
Call 850-833-9246 to schedule immunization services. DOH-Okaloosa asks patients to bring a picture ID and all previous vaccination records for each person receiving service.
Current immunization clinic schedule is Monday 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Tuesday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. and Wednesday 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Current immunization service is Thursday 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., by appointment only.
Previous immunization records need to be available before or at the visit so staff can determine what is actually due.
Okaloosa County WIC appointments and eligibility
DOH-Okaloosa currently provides WIC by appointment. WIC supports qualifying pregnant and postpartum women, breastfeeding mothers, infants and children under age five.
221 Hospital Drive NE
850-833-9254
Current schedule: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Tuesday until 6 p.m.; Friday until 3 p.m.
810 E. James Lee Blvd.
850-689-7858
Current schedule: Tuesday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. and Thursday 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Who may qualify for WIC?
Family planning, pregnancy testing and STI services
DOH-Okaloosa Clinical and Nutrition Services is designed to serve insured, uninsured and underinsured residents. Patients who provide qualifying income information may be eligible for reduced rates.
Confidential education, counseling, clinical services, contraceptive supplies, pregnancy-related counseling and referrals.
The Family Planning clinic provides appointment-based pregnancy assessment and can help route qualifying patients toward temporary pregnancy Medicaid eligibility.
Low- or no-cost testing is available for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV. Call 850-833-9246 for an appointment.
Okaloosa County birth and death certificates
Vital Statistics operates from 221 Hospital Drive NE in Fort Walton Beach. Current office hours are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., with a daily lunch closure from 12:30–1:30 p.m.. Call 850-833-9255.
| Record | Current local coverage | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Florida birth certificate | Florida births from 1930 to present | $15 |
| Florida death certificate | Florida deaths from 2009 to present | $15 |
| Birth before 1930 | State Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville | Use current state fee schedule |
| Death before 2009 | State Bureau of Vital Statistics or authorized online ordering | Use current state/vendor fee |
What to bring for a birth certificate
Bring valid, unexpired photo identification such as a driver’s license, state ID, passport or military ID. The application asks for the registrant’s full name, date and county of birth and parental information.
Death certificate eligibility
For a death certificate that includes cause-of-death information, the requester must meet Florida eligibility requirements such as qualifying family or legal-representative status. Valid identification and the completed application are required.
Children’s dental clinic in Crestview
Okaloosa County’s Pediatric Dental program operates from the Crestview health department location at 810 E. James Lee Blvd. Call 850-689-5593 for an appointment.
Monday 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Tuesday until 6 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday until 4:30 p.m.; Friday until 3 p.m.
Program services include preventive measures such as dental sealants as well as other pediatric dental care based on eligibility and clinical need.
Food hygiene, pools, water and sanitary complaints
DOH-Okaloosa Environmental Public Health provides permitting, inspections, monitoring and public-health surveillance for regulated environmental programs.
DOH regulates specific types of food facilities under Florida law. Plan review may be required before opening or remodeling a regulated facility.
Public swimming pools and bathing places are subject to public-health oversight, inspection and applicable permitting.
Environmental Public Health participates in public-water-system monitoring and health protection.
Health Department environmental programs cover regulated mobile-home and recreational-vehicle parks.
Complaints may involve sewage on the ground, abandoned pools, improper garbage disposal or other unsanitary conditions within DOH jurisdiction.
DOH-Okaloosa also publishes information for programs such as indoor air quality, biomedical waste, body piercing and tanning facilities.
Food-facility plan review
For facilities that fall under Florida Department of Health food regulation, DOH-Okaloosa’s published plan-review guidance instructs applicants to schedule a review, submit scaled floor/site plans and obtain required agency approvals before opening. The published food-facility plan-review fee is $133; verify the current fee before payment.
Okaloosa County septic permits now go through Florida DEP
Since January 2, 2025, Florida Department of Environmental Protection has overseen onsite sewage treatment and disposal system permitting in Okaloosa County. This is an important change because older webpages, forms or contractors may still casually refer to the Health Department septic permit.
Download the current DEP application and follow the Northwest Florida permitting instructions.
The DEP process requires the application plus a site plan and building floor plan for relevant new system applications.
Applicants may use DEP or a qualified private site evaluator. If using a private evaluator, the completed evaluation must be included with the application.
DEP recommends its online permit and service request portal because submissions enter the database immediately; paper submissions remain an option.
Beach-water advisories in Okaloosa County
DOH-Okaloosa participates in Florida’s Healthy Beaches program and publishes health advisories when sampled beach water shows elevated bacteria levels.
The Health Department advises people not to enter beach water when an advisory is posted because bacterial exposure can increase illness risk.
Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems may face greater health risk from contaminated recreational water.
Reportable diseases and public-health response
DOH-Okaloosa investigates reportable diseases and participates in emergency public-health response. The Fort Walton Beach location lists a 24/7 disease-reporting number of 850-833-9065.
Current county disease-surveillance guidance lists 850-833-9240, extension 2313 for TB reporting.
Current local guidance routes STD reporting through 850-595-6740.
Current guidance routes HIV/AIDS reporting through 850-595-6337.
What to prepare before visiting DOH-Okaloosa
How to reach the correct Okaloosa County health service
Decide whether you need a vaccine, WIC appointment, clinic visit, certificate, environmental complaint, dental appointment or septic permit.
Vital Statistics is in Fort Walton Beach; many clinic programs operate at both health locations on different schedules; septic permits go through Florida DEP.
Confirm appointment requirements, current hours and documents rather than relying on the building’s general opening hours.
Bring identification, immunization records, income information, eligibility proof or property plans according to the service.
Schedules, fees, staffing and state permitting processes can change after publication.
Fort Walton Beach health department location
The Fort Walton Beach DOH-Okaloosa office is at 221 Hospital Drive NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. Vital Statistics operates from this location.
Official Okaloosa County public-health links
Okaloosa County Health Department FAQs
What is the Okaloosa County Health Department phone number?
The main Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County phone number is 850-833-9240. Clinical appointments use 850-833-9246.
Where is the Okaloosa County Health Department?
The two primary locations are 221 Hospital Drive NE in Fort Walton Beach and 810 E. James Lee Boulevard in Crestview.
Does Okaloosa County Health Department give vaccines?
Yes. Immunization services are offered by appointment. Call 850-833-9246 and bring photo ID plus previous immunization records.
Where can I get WIC in Okaloosa County?
WIC is available at Fort Walton Beach and Crestview by appointment. Call 850-833-9254 for Fort Walton Beach or 850-689-7858 for Crestview.
Can I get a Florida birth certificate in Okaloosa County?
Yes. Vital Statistics at 221 Hospital Drive NE in Fort Walton Beach issues eligible Florida birth certificates from 1930 to the present. The current local fee is $15.
How much is a death certificate in Okaloosa County?
The current local fee is $15. The Fort Walton Beach office can issue qualifying Florida death certificates for deaths from 2009 to the present.
Does Okaloosa County offer STI testing?
Yes. DOH-Okaloosa offers low- or no-cost testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV. Call 850-833-9246 for an appointment.
Who handles septic permits in Okaloosa County now?
Florida Department of Environmental Protection has handled Okaloosa County onsite sewage treatment and disposal system permitting since January 2, 2025. New applications should follow the Florida DEP process.
Who do I call about a food or sanitary complaint?
Call DOH-Okaloosa Environmental Public Health at 850-833-9247 in Fort Walton Beach or 850-689-7859 in Crestview.
Does Okaloosa County Health Department have pediatric dental services?
Yes. Pediatric Dental operates at 810 E. James Lee Boulevard in Crestview. Call 850-689-5593 for an appointment.