Mental Health Resources
Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital
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Programs Director: Joey Sumpter – (713) 201-6377
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Inpatient Services: 850-763-0017
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Emerald Coast Outpatient Center: 850-481-0306
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Okaloosa Outpatient Center: 850-226-7893
Dr. Handal – Dothan Behavioral Medicine Clinic
Phone: 334-702-7222
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Highly recommended psychiatrist. Initial visit is in Dothan, AL, then monthly local visits for follow-ups or telehealth options.
Caring and Sharing Counseling Services
Phone: 850-267-2866
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Up to 8 sessions by appointment with staff or financial assistance to see another licensed provider.
Crisis Line
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 (24/7)
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211 Florida: Dial 211 for mental health resources and referrals (24/7)
Lakeview Mobile Response Team
Phone: 866-517-7766
Website: https://elakeviewcenter.org
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Sliding scale payment
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Provides mental health crisis intervention, assessment, and referral to appropriate services.
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The team can go to the person in crisis upon request or request telehleath
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Locations in Shalimar (Okaloosa County) and DeFuniak Springs (Walton County)
Pattison Professional Counseling and Mediation Center
Phone: 850-863-2873
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Private group practice with a slide scale fee structure.
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Serving Okaloosa and Walton counties
Ryan Rogers, MS - St. Dominic Catholic Church
3308 E. 15th Street, Panamic City, Florida 32405
Phone: 850-273-8482
Email: Ryan@saintdominic.pc.com
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Provides pastoral care counseling at no fee
Cheryl Stacy
4821 US Highway 98 Unit 104
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Phone: 901-290-6368
Email: cherylstacy@kardiacollective.com
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Offers sliding-scale fees and can connect uninsured clients with Good News Church, which may cover a certain number of sessions at no cost.
Bridgeway Center
137 Hospital Dr
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Phone: 850-833-7500
Website: https://www.bridgewaycenter.org
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Provide individual/group/family counseling, as well as crisis, PTSD/trauma, and substance abuse counseling.
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Offer a slide scale fee.
Mental Health Association of Okaloosa and Walton Counties
Phone: 850-244-1040
Website: https://www.mhaow.org
Neurodiversity Resource of the Panhandle
Website: https://neurodiversefl.org
Email: hello@neurodiversefl.org
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Facebook/Instagram: @neurodiversefl
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Connecting families living with neurodiversity to providers, support, and education throughout the Florida Panhandle.
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Comprehensive website with provider map, resources, events, and more.
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Offers educational seminars, support groups, mentorship programs, and tutoring programs.
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Financial Aid Program available to help cover the cost of needed services.
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Apply online today.

