Shelter House Inc.
Non-profit OrganizationsFlorida, United States11-50 Employees
Shelter House Inc. operates as a state-certified domestic violence center and nonprofit organization serving victims in Okaloosa and Walton counties. It is based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, with additional offices in Crestview and DeFuniak Springs, and provides a range of services including a 24-hour domestic violence hotline, crisis counseling, advocacy, outreach, primary prevention, and a confidential shelter. The organization targets individuals and families experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault in the region, offering around-the-clock support through its hotlines: 1-800-44-ABUSE or 850-863-4777 for domestic violence, and 850-226-2027 for sexual assault. As a small nonprofit, Shelter House maintains offices in Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, and DeFuniak Springs to reach clients across the counties. In 2023, Ellen Lynch was named executive director, reflecting a recent leadership development.