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Healthy Okaloosa Faith-Based

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850-344-0662
HealthyOkaloosa@flhealth.gov
Mailing Address
221 Hospital Dr. NE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) created the Healthy Okaloosa Faith-Based program to share health information and resources with local faith organizations. DOH-Okaloosa believes that faith-based organizations are essential elements to building healthy communities. This is because congregation members who feel supported by their place of worship are more likely to reach their goals in adapting healthier lifestyles. Joining the Healthy Okaloosa Faith-Based program is easy and has many benefits! It includes free health education resources, health toolkits, trainings, and a variety of activities on different topics like older adult health, nutrition, exercise, and more!

DOH-Okaloosa publicly celebrates organizations which are committed to a Healthy Okaloosa culture, where we all benefit from lower healthcare costs, healthier employees and families, and a happy, healthy lifestyle in Okaloosa County! Contact us today to learn more about the Healthy Okaloosa Faith-Based program or visit the Application Process tab below.

Current Participating Faith-Based Organizations
Application Process
Resources and Support

Beulah First Baptist Church
Church of the Epiphany
Cinco Baptist Church
First Baptist Church of Fort Walton Beach
Grace Lutheran Church
New Zion Tabernacle
Our Lady of Victory Parish
Rosemont Baptist Church
Shalimar United Methodist Church
St. Simon's on the Sound Episcopal Church
Striving for Perfection Ministries
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Village Baptist Church of Destin

Faith-Based partners will receive a level of certification based on activities they complete. Below are the levels of certification:

- Silver - 1 Health Promotion Activity and 1 Observance Day
- Gold - 2 Health Promotion Activities and 2 Observance Days
- Platinum - 3 Health Promotion Activities, 2 Observance Days, and 1 Policy Creation

Is your organization interested in joining? Please complete the online interest survey. Afterwards, a Healthy Okaloosa Faith-Based team member will contact you to set up an in-person meeting.

Please contact the Healthy Okaloosa Faith-Based team at HealthyOkaloosa@flhealth.gov or 850-344-0661 for more information!

§ Monthly Newsletters

· The Healthy Okaloosa Faith-Based team develops an e-newsletter each month. The e-newsletter is sent to all program participants and includes information, health tips, and upcoming events. It can be forwarded to congregation members and posted in public areas. To sign up for the newsletter, email HealthyOkaloosa@flhealth.gov!

Health Observances

- - - One way to complete health promotion activities at your organization is by celebrating health observances! Visit the National Health Observances website to view options. Need assistance? Contact the Healthy Okaloosa Worksites team at HealthyOkaloosa@flhealth.gov!