FIND YOUR LOCAL SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM

Florida’s certified sexual assault programs serve counties throughout the state. Programs are listed in alphabetical order.

Under Florida law (Fla. Stat. Section 394.4784), minors aged 13 and older can receive certain therapy services without the consent of a parent or guardian.

If you need immediate assistance, please call the statewide helpline at 1-888-956-7273 to be connected with local services.

To find your local center, press Ctrl + F and search by county.


Local Sexual Assault Program Information

 

Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc.

Counties Served: Glades, Hendry, Lee

Office:

P.O. Box 60401, Fort Myers, FL 33906

239-939-2553

Helpline/Hotline: (239) 939-3112

Website: www.actabuse.com

Services Provided:

24-hour hotline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment: general, medical and legal, support groups, therapy: individual, group and secondary victims, prevention education and training, victim/survivor follow-up, shelter and emergency financial assistance.

Alachua County VS and Rape Crisis Center

Counties Served: Alachua, Bradford, Union

Office:

218 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641

352-264-6760

Additional offices located in Bradford and Union Counties

Helpline/Hotline: (866) 252-5439

Website: www.alachuacounty.us/victim

Services Provided:

24-hour hotline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment: general, medical and legal, therapy, support groups, prevention education and training, medical referrals and follow-up and victim/survivor follow-up and emergency financial assistance.


Another Way, Inc.

Counties Served: Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Suwannee

Office:

P.O. Box 1028, Lake City, FL 32056

386-719-2700

Helpline/Hotline: (866) 875-7983

Website: www.anotherwayinc.net

Services Provided:

24-hour hotline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment: general, medical and legal, support groups, prevention education and training, victim/survivor follow-up, shelter.

Betty Griffin Center

Counties Served: St. Johns

Office:

2450 Old Moultrie, Ste 202, St. Augustine, FL 32086

904-808-8544

Helpline/Hotline: (904) 824-1555

Website: www.bettygriffincenter.org

Services Provided:

24-hour hotline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment: general, medical and legal, support groups, therapy: individual, group and secondary victims, prevention education and training, medical referrals and follow-up, victim/survivor follow-up and shelter.


Center for Abuse & Rape Emergencies, Inc.

Counties Served: Charlotte

Office:

P.O. Box 510234, Punta Gorda, FL 33951

941-639-5499

Helpline/Hotline: (941) 637-0404

Website: www.carefl.org

Services Provided:

24-hour hotline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment: general, medical and civil legal, prevention education and training, victim/survivor follow-up and shelter.

Centerstone of Florida, Inc.

Counties Served: Manatee

Office:

365 6th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205

941-782-4150

Helpline/Hotline: (941) 708-6059

Website: www.centerstone.org

Services Provided:

24-hour hotline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment: general, medical and legal, therapy: individual, group and secondary victims, prevention education and training, medical referrals and follow-up and victim/survivor follow-up.


Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, Inc.

Counties Served: Hillsborough

Office:

One Crisis Center Plaza, Tampa, FL 33613-1238

813-264-9961

Helpline/Hotline: (813) 234-1234 or 211

Website: www.crisiscenter.com

Services Provided:

24-hour hotline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment: medical, support groups, therapy: individual, group and secondary victims, prevention education and training, medical referrals and follow-up, victim/survivor follow-up and emergency financial assistance.

Dawn Center of Hernando County

Counties Served: Hernando

Office:

P.O. Box 6179, Spring Hill, FL 34611

352-684-7191

Helpline/Hotline: (352) 686-8430

Website: www.dawncenter.org

Services Provided:

24-hour hotline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment: general, medical and legal, therapy: individual, group and secondary victims, prevention education and training, medical referrals and follow-up and victim/survivor follow-up.


Family Life Center

Counties Served: Flagler, Volusia

Office:

P.O. Box 2058, Bunnell, FL 32110

(386) 437-7747

Helpline/Hotline: (386) 437-3505

Website: www.flcfv.org

Services Provided:

24-Hour Helpline, Advocacy, Accompaniment, Crisis Counseling, Support Groups, Information & Referrals, Emergency Shelter, Legal Advocacy, Support for Friends and Family, Community Awareness, and Service Coordination

Florida Department of Health in Putnam County (Sexual and Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention Program)

Counties Served: Putnam

Office:

2801 Kennedy Street, Palatka, FL 32177

386-326-3200 ext 3261

Helpline/Hotline: 386-983-1358

Website: putnam.floridahealth.gov

Services Provided:

24-hour hotline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment: general, medical and legal, therapy: individual, group and secondary victims, prevention education and training, medical referrals and follow-up and victim/survivor follow-up.


Gulf Coast Sexual Assault Program

Counties Served: Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, Washington

Office:

210 East 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401

850-872-7760

Helpline/Hotline:

1-866-218-4738 - (Bay, Gulf, Calhoun, Jackson, Washington and Holmes)

1-866-944-1222 - (Okaloosa & Walton)

1-866-585-2040 - (Escambia & Santa Rosa)

Website: http://www.gulfcoastcac.org/our-programs-gulf-coast-sexual-assault-program.aspx

Services Provided:

24-hour hotline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment: general, medical and legal, therapy: individual, group and secondary victims, prevention education and training, medical referrals and follow-up and victim/survivor follow-up

Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties

Counties Served: Lake, Sumter, Marion

Office:

P.O. Box 492335, Leesburg, FL 34749

352-787-5889

Helpline/Hotline: (352)787-1379 (Lake & Sumter)

Website: www.havenlakesumter.org

Services Provided:

24-hour hotline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment: general, medical and legal, support groups, counseling: individual, group and secondary victims, prevention education and training, victim/survivor follow-up, shelter and emergency financial assistance.


M.U.J.E.R., Inc.

Counties Served: Miami-Dade

Office:

1600 N.W. 6th Court, Bldg. B Florida City, FL  33034

305-247-1388

Helpline/Hotline: (305) 763-2459

Website: www.mujerfla.org

Services Provided:

24-hour helpline, advocacy, and on-scene (in-person) accompaniment, which includes thorough medical, criminal, and civil legal processes and other service systems. Information and referral, crisis intervention/care coordination, and physical and emotional safety planning. Therapy: individual, family, and group (survivor-led support groups) SA Victims Compensation, follow-up services, community outreach and awareness, and prevention education and training. Co-located One-Stop Partners provide family and civil legal representation (Legal Aid) and immigration relief services (VIDA).

Nancy J. Cotterman Center

Counties Served: Broward

Office:

Call office for location.

954-357-5775

Helpline/Hotline: (954) 761- RAPE(7273)

Website: http://www.broward.org/NancyJCottermanCenter

Services Provided:

24-hour helpline, information and referral, crisis intervention. Advocacy and accompaniment: general, medical, and legal. Therapy: individual, group, secondary victims, and family. On-site forensic medical examinations for evidence collection and follow-up, and victim/survivor follow-up. Prevention education and training. Other services include child protection team and specialized forensic interviews


Palm Beach County Victim Services

Counties Served: Palm Beach

Office:

4210 North Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

561-625-2567 option 1

Helpline/Hotline: (866) 891-7273

Website: http://discover.pbcgov.org/publicsafety/victimservices/Pages/default.aspx

Services Provided:

24-hour helpline, information and referral, crisis intervention, sexual assault forensic examinations, advocacy and accompaniment; legal advocacy & therapy: individual, group and secondary victims; prevention education and training, medical referrals and follow-up, victim/survivor follow-up and emergency financial assistance. Other services include arranging for filing Crime Victim Compensation for compensation assistance and emergency assistance.

Peace River Center Victim Services

Counties Served: Hardee, Highlands, Polk

Office:

1831 N Crystal Lake Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801

863-413-2708

Helpline/Hotline: (863) 413-2707 or (877) 688-5077

Website: https://peacerivercenter.org/services/victim-services/

Services Provided:

24-hour hotline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment: general, medical and legal, counseling: individual, group and secondary victims, prevention education and training, medical referrals and victim/survivor follow-up.


Project HELP, Inc.

Counties Served: Collier

Office:

3050 Horseshoe Drive North, Suite 280, Naples, FL 34104

239-649-1404

Helpline/Hotline: (239) 262-7227

Website: www.projecthelpnaples.org

Services Provided:

24-hour hotline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment: general, medical and legal, therapy: individual, group and secondary victims, prevention education and training, medical referrals and follow-up and victim/survivor follow-up. Support groups, on forensic facility and court advocacy.

Quigley House, Inc.

Counties Served: Clay

Office:

3373 Highway 17, Green Cove, FL 32043

904-284-7273

Helpline/Hotline: 24 Hour Hotline: 904-284-0061

Administrative Office: 904-284-0340

Website: www.quigleyhouse.org

Services Provided:

24-hour hotline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment: general, medical and legal, support groups, therapy: individual, group and secondary victims, prevention education and training, victim/survivor follow-up, shelter


Refuge House, Inc.

Counties Served: Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla

Office:

P.O. Box 20910, Tallahassee, 32316-0910

850-922-6062

Helpline/Hotline: (850) 681-2111

Website: www.refugehouse.com

Services Provided:

24-hour hotline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment: medical and legal, support groups, medical referrals and follow-up, victim/survivor follow-up, shelter, and emergency financial assistance.

Roxcy Bolton Rape Treatment Center (RTC)

Counties Served: Miami-Dade

Office:

1611 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136

305-585-5185

Helpline/Hotline: (305) 585-7273

Website: https://jacksonhealth.org/services/rape-treatment/

Services Provided:

24-hour hotline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment: general, medical and legal, therapy: individual, group and secondary victims, prevention education and training, medical referrals and follow-up and victim/survivor follow-up.


Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center

Counties Served: DeSoto, Sarasota

Office:

2139 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34237

941-365-0208 ext.132

Helpline/Hotline: (941) 365-1976

Website: www.sparcc.net

Services Provided:

24-hour hotline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment: general, medical and legal, support groups, prevention education and training, medical referrals and follow-up, victim/survivor follow-up, shelter and emergency financial assistance.

Sexual Assault Assistance Program of the Treasure Coast

Counties Served: Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie

Office:

411 S. 2nd Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950-1594

772-462-1306

Helpline/Hotline: (866) 828-7273

Website: www.sexualassaultassistanceprogram.org

Services Provided:

24-hour hotline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment: general, medical and legal, support groups, prevention education and training, medical referrals and follow-up, victim/survivor follow-up and emergency financial assistance.


Sexual Assault Victim Services (SAVS), The Women's Center

Counties Served: Brevard

Offices:

1425 Aurora Road, Melbourne, FL 32935

400 Julia Street, Titusville, Florida 32976

1-321-242-3110

Helpline/Hotline: (321) 784-HELP (4357)

Website: womenscenter.net

Services Provided:

24-hour helpline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment, support groups, counseling, prevention education and training, emergency shelter, perform forensic medical examinations for evidence collection, medical referrals, and victim/survivor follow-up.

Suncoast Center, Inc.

Counties Served: Pinellas

Office:

2960 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760

(727) 531-0482

Helpline/Hotline: (727) 530-7273

Website: http://www.suncoastcenter.org/sexual-assault-services

Services Provided:

24-hour hotline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment: general, medical and legal, support groups, therapy: individual, group and secondary victims, prevention education and training, medical referrals and follow-up, victim/survivor follow-up.


Sunrise of Pasco County, Inc.

Counties Served: Pasco

Office:

P.O. Box 928, Dade City, FL 33525

352-521-3358

Helpline/Hotline: (888) 668-7273

Website: www.sunrisepasco.org

Services Provided:

24-hour hotline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment: general and legal, support groups, prevention education and training, medical referrals and follow-up, victim/survivor follow-up, shelter, and emergency financial assistance.

Victim Service Center of Central Florida

Counties Served: Orange, Osceola, Seminole

Offices:

2111 E. Michigan Street, Ste. 210, Orlando, FL 32806

400 W Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773

407-254-9415

Helpline/Hotline: (407) 497-6701

Website: www.victimservicecenter.com

Services Provided:

24-hour hotline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy and accompaniment: general, medical and legal, therapy: individual, group and secondary victims, prevention education and training, medical referrals and follow-up and victim/survivor follow-up.


The Women's Center of Jacksonville

Counties Served: Baker, Duval, Nassau

Office:

5644 Colcord Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32211

904-722-3000

Helpline/Hotline: (904) 721-7273

Website: https://thewcj.org/

Services Provided:

24-hour hotline; crisis intervention; sexual assault forensic medical exams for adults; information and referral; advocacy and support, accompaniment for medical, legal and other interactions; mental health counseling for survivors and their loved ones, including individuals, couples and families; peer-facilitated support groups; referrals for medical follow-up services; prevention education and community trainings.