Community Resources
Community Resources
Local organizations, services, and support in Baker, FL and Okaloosa County.
211 Helpline (United Way)
Free, confidential referral service connecting callers to local health and human services. Available 24/7 for food, housing, mental health, and more.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free and confidential support for people in distress. Call or text 988 anytime.
Domestic Violence Hotline
Confidential support for victims of domestic violence. Call, text, or chat online.
Okaloosa County Food Bank
Crestview, FL (serves Baker area)
Provides emergency food assistance to Okaloosa County residents. Call ahead for distribution schedules and eligibility.
SNAP (Food Stamps) — DCF
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides monthly benefits to eligible low-income households for food purchases.
WIC — Women, Infants & Children
Nutrition support, healthy foods, and breastfeeding help for pregnant women, new mothers, and children under 5.
Lakeview Center
Crestview & Fort Walton Beach, FL
Behavioral health services including counseling, psychiatric care, and substance use treatment for adults and children.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use disorders.
LIHEAP — Energy Assistance
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps eligible households pay heating and cooling bills.
Salvation Army — Crestview
Emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and basic needs for Okaloosa County residents.
Okaloosa County Veterans Services
Free assistance with VA benefits claims, compensation, pension, education, and healthcare for veterans and their families.
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families. Call, text, or chat.
DCF — Dept. of Children & Families
Child welfare, foster care, adoption, and family support services. Report child abuse or neglect at 1-800-962-2873.
Early Learning Coalition of NW Florida
Childcare assistance, school readiness programs, and early learning resources for families with young children.
Area Agency on Aging — NW Florida
Connects seniors and caregivers with local services including meal delivery, transportation, in-home care, and caregiver support.
SHINE — Medicare Counseling
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling for Florida seniors. Helps with plan selection, billing issues, and benefits.
Okaloosa County Health Department
Public health services including immunizations, STD testing, family planning, and WIC. Sliding-scale fees available.
Florida Medicaid — ACCESS Florida
Health coverage for eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly, and people with disabilities.
CHELCO — Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative
Baker, FL (Okaloosa & Walton Counties)
The electric cooperative serving Baker and surrounding communities. Report outages, pay your bill, start new service, and access energy programs at chelco.com. Download the MyCHELCO app for account management on the go. Find them on Facebook at facebook.com/mychelco.
CHELCO — Report an Outage
Report a power outage or check the live outage map at chelco.com/outage-info. Available 24/7.
Okaloosa Gas District
511 Government Ave, Valparaiso, FL 32580 (serves Okaloosa County)
The local natural gas utility serving Okaloosa County, including Baker. Start or stop service, pay your bill, request appliance repair, and check if natural gas is available at your address at okaloosagas.com. Cash rebates and interest-free financing available for switching to natural gas. Find them on Facebook at facebook.com/OkaloosaGasDistrict.
Baker Water System, Inc.
5783 Monroe St., Baker, FL 32531
The local water utility serving Baker, FL. Contact for service, billing, outages, and water quality questions. Pay your bill online at nexbillpay.net/bakerwatersystemfl. Annual Water Quality Report available at bakerwatersystem.biz. Find them on Facebook at facebook.com/BakerWaterSystemInc.
Baker Water System — After-Hours Emergency
For water emergencies outside office hours — loss of water or urgent issues. Contact Debbie directly.
Okaloosa County Utilities
The primary public water and wastewater utility serving Baker and surrounding Okaloosa County communities. Contact for new service, billing, outages, and water quality questions.
Okaloosa County Utilities — After-Hours Emergency
For water or sewer emergencies outside of normal business hours — breaks, leaks, or service outages.
Florida Rural Water Association
Provides technical assistance, training, and support to rural water and wastewater utilities across Florida. A resource for small community water system issues.
CareerSource Okaloosa Walton
Free job search assistance, resume help, skills training, and unemployment services for Okaloosa County job seekers.
TANF — Temporary Cash Assistance
Temporary financial assistance for families with children who meet income and other eligibility requirements.
Mediacom
Mediacom provides fiber-powered cable internet service to Baker, FL. Plans start at 300 Mbps with unlimited data, no data caps, and eero WiFi included. Check availability and manage your account at mediacomcable.com. Find them on Facebook at facebook.com/MediacomCable.
Starlink
Baker, FL (Satellite — No Local Office)
Starlink by SpaceX provides high-speed, low-latency satellite internet to Baker and rural Okaloosa County — no cable infrastructure needed. Check availability and order at starlink.com. Find them on Facebook at facebook.com/StarlinkBySpaceX.
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