Shelter House is now Okaloosa and Walton counties' certified rape crisis center. The local agency recently received official notification of the designation from the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence.
Services include a 24-7 hotline, crisis counseling, medical and law enforcement accompaniment, support groups and emergency shelter. The center also offers community education and support for friends and family members of victims.
All domestic and sexual violence services are confidential and provided at no charge to participants.
The hotline number for domestic and sexual violence victims is 863-4777.
To volunteer, call the administrative office during normal business hours at 243-1201.
Shelter House has offices in Crestview, Fort Walton Beach and DeFuniak Springs.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: State council names Shelter House a certified rape crisis center