Walton County Health Department phone, clinic services, WIC, records and local health help
For folks in DeFuniak Springs, Santa Rosa Beach, Freeport, Paxton and the rest of Walton County, the official public-health agency is the Florida Department of Health in Walton County, usually shortened to DOH-Walton.
The main number is 850-892-8015, but WIC, Vital Statistics, Environmental Health and Dental each have more direct lines. This guide sorts those routes out so you do not make a trip across the county only to discover you needed a different office or appointment.
What does the Walton County Health Department help with?
DOH-Walton provides or coordinates public-health, clinical, nutrition and environmental-health services throughout Walton County. Services include primary care, immunizations, family planning, STI and HIV testing, WIC, birth and death certificates, dental services, disease control, environmental-health programs, fingerprinting and emergency preparedness.
Call 850-892-8015 for primary care, same-day appointment availability, family planning, immunizations, STI/HIV services and Walton Community Health Center routing.
Call WIC at 850-892-8020 for pregnancy, postpartum, infant and child nutrition benefits, breastfeeding support and eligibility appointments.
Vital Statistics uses 850-892-8097. Environmental Health uses 850-892-8021 for regulatory programs, environmental records and local health concerns.
DeFuniak Springs, Coastal Branch and Paxton Branch
Walton County stretches from the Alabama line to the Gulf, so location matters. Office schedules are not identical.
| Location | Address | Published hours | Useful for |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOH-Walton CHD | 362 State Hwy 83 DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 |
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. |
WIC, Vital Statistics, Dental, Environmental Public Health and broader county health services. |
| Coastal Branch | 361 Greenway Trail Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 |
Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Friday closed |
Clinical services and South Walton access. Call first for service-specific scheduling. |
| Paxton Branch | 21505 US Hwy 331 N Laurel Hill, FL 32567 |
Tuesday-Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday closed |
North Walton clinical access. Published schedule includes a noon–12:30 p.m. lunch closure. |
Walton Community Health Center, primary care and sliding-fee screening
Walton Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center operating with DOH-Walton. It provides preventive, acute and chronic care to adults and children, including physicals, sick visits, well-child care, labs, family planning, immunizations, pediatrics, STI/HIV services and disease management.
Call 850-892-8015. The official primary-care page lists same-day appointments, extended clinic hours, care coordination and prescription-assistance services.
Medicare, Medicaid and various insurance plans are accepted. Ask staff to confirm whether your specific plan and service are covered.
Eligible patients may receive reduced fees based on income. Proof of income is required, and a financial interview is part of Primary Care participation.
What to bring for financial screening
School shots, adult vaccines and immunization appointments
DOH-Walton offers immunizations by same-day appointment at the DeFuniak Springs and Coastal Branch locations. Call 850-892-8015 first rather than arriving and hoping a vaccine slot is open.
The county asks patients to bring picture identification for the immunization visit.
Previous immunization records must be available before or at the appointment so staff can determine what is actually due.
Florida school enrollment can require specific immunization documentation. Ask what form your school or child-care program needs.
Florida Form DH 681 is the religious exemption route when required immunizations conflict with a parent or guardian’s religious tenets or practices.
Walton County WIC eligibility, hours and appointment preparation
Florida WIC provides healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education and health-care referrals to eligible pregnant or postpartum women, breastfeeding mothers, infants and children under age five.
Call 850-892-8020 for local program questions. The statewide WIC application line is 800-342-3556.
If the applicant receives Medicaid, SNAP or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Florida says the household is already income-eligible for WIC.
Eligible participants receive a WIC EBT card for approved foods plus nutrition and breastfeeding support.
What to prepare for a WIC certification visit
Open the official Walton County WIC page for current eligibility and benefit information.
Walton County birth certificates and death certificates
Vital Statistics at the DeFuniak Springs office lists weekday service from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and a direct information number of 850-892-8097.
| Record | Current local detail | Fee | Important exception |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida birth certificate | Available through Walton County Vital Statistics for eligible requesters. | $12 | Florida births prior to 1930 and sealed records must be requested from the state Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville. |
| Florida death certificate | Walton County lists local copies for Florida deaths from 2009 to present. | $10 | Deaths before 2009 route to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics or its authorized online vendor. |
| Cause-of-death copy | Additional requester restrictions apply. | Confirm current fee | The county states the requester must be a family member or legal representative when requesting cause of death. |
Walton County dental clinic services and appointment phone
The DOH-Walton dental clinic is at 362 State Highway 83 in DeFuniak Springs. The program focuses on oral-health access for underserved Walton County residents, with a primary emphasis on children.
Services include cleanings, dental X-rays, sealants and fluoride varnish.
The official service list includes fillings, extractions, pulpotomies, stainless steel crowns and unilateral space maintainers.
The clinic lists DentaQuest, Medicaid, Liberty, Sunshine Health, CMS and Florida Healthy Kids among accepted coverage; call about other plans.
Check the official DOH-Walton Dental page for current eligibility and insurance details.
Septic permits, environmental records and public-health complaints
Environmental Health at DOH-Walton handles regulatory and environmental public-health work, environmental records and local health complaints. The direct number is 850-892-8021.
The county maintains a web-based environmental-record system and says completed septic records are continually being scanned. If you cannot find a record, call Environmental Health.
DOH-Walton investigates qualifying health nuisances involving issues such as untreated waste, improperly maintained septic systems, disease-related animal conditions and vector-breeding conditions.
Environmental public health also covers regulatory work involving water, facilities and environmental conditions that can affect disease or community health.
Know whether you need new construction, repair, abandonment, an operating permit, existing records or a property-related inspection.
For construction permitting in Walton County, start with the current DEP 4015 package rather than an outdated DOH form saved from an older project.
Current DEP instructions require the application, site plan, building floor plan and a qualified site evaluation.
Use 850-892-8021 for Walton environmental records and locally routed environmental-health questions.
Family planning, STI testing, HIV and disease services
DOH-Walton lists education, examinations and labs, counseling and referral, pregnancy testing, STI management and Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant Women.
The department advertises low- or no-cost testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV. Call 850-892-8015 for an appointment.
Walton’s HIV/AIDS program includes prevention, counseling, testing, surveillance, care and treatment routing.
Fingerprinting, disease reporting and services people often miss
DOH-Walton is a LiveScan fingerprint provider. Appointments are required. Call 850-401-6333 and bring a valid driver’s license plus your ORI number.
The current official page lists $100 for fingerprints only and $125 for fingerprints with a photo. Accepted methods include major listed cards, personal check and cash.
The DOH-Walton homepage lists 850-401-6094 for disease reporting. Health-care and laboratory providers have specific reporting duties under Florida law.
What to prepare before visiting a Walton County health office
Find the DOH-Walton main office in DeFuniak Springs
The main Walton County Health Department location is 362 State Hwy 83, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433. This is the location associated with Vital Statistics, WIC, Dental and Environmental Health listings.
Official Walton County and Florida health links
Walton County Health Department FAQs
What is the Walton County Health Department phone number?
The main Florida Department of Health in Walton County number is 850-892-8015. WIC uses 850-892-8020, Vital Statistics uses 850-892-8097, Environmental Health uses 850-892-8021 and Dental uses 850-892-8686.
Where is the Walton County Health Department?
The main DOH-Walton office is at 362 State Hwy 83, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433. There is also a Coastal Branch at 361 Greenway Trail in Santa Rosa Beach and a Paxton Branch at 21505 US Hwy 331 N in Laurel Hill.
What are the Walton County Health Department hours?
The main DeFuniak Springs office lists Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Individual programs such as WIC, Vital Statistics, Environmental Health and Dental use different schedules.
Can I get vaccines at the Walton County Health Department?
Yes. DOH-Walton offers immunizations by same-day appointment at the DeFuniak Springs and Coastal Branch locations. Call 850-892-8015 and bring photo ID plus all available prior immunization records.
What number do I call for Walton County WIC?
Call 850-892-8020 for the local Walton WIC office. Florida also operates the statewide WIC line at 800-342-3556 for application assistance.
How much is a birth certificate in Walton County Florida?
The current DOH-Walton birth-certificate page lists a $12 fee. Birth records before 1930 and sealed records must be handled through the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville.
How much is a Walton County death certificate?
The current local page lists a $10 fee for death certificates. Walton County can provide Florida death records from 2009 to present; older records route through the state Bureau of Vital Statistics or its authorized vendor.
Does Walton County Health Department offer dental services?
Yes. The DeFuniak Springs dental clinic provides preventive and treatment services including cleanings, X-rays, sealants, fluoride, fillings, extractions and other pediatric-focused dental care. Call 850-892-8686 for an appointment.
Who handles septic permits in Walton County Florida in 2026?
Walton County is one of Florida DEP’s designated Northwest Florida counties for the OSTDS permitting transition. Current construction applications use the DEP permitting process and current DEP forms. Walton Environmental Health at 850-892-8021 remains useful for local environmental-health records and routing.
Does Walton Community Health Center offer reduced fees?
Yes. The official primary-care information says eligible clients may receive reduced fees under a sliding-fee program based on household income. Proof of income is required, and Primary Care patients complete a financial interview.