Domestic Abuse

“NOTE: If you need help – there is no way to cover your movements online on your personal computer. If your abuser has access to your phone or computer, we recommend that you use a different computer, either at a local library, at a friend’s house or at work.” —Betty Griffin website “Get Help Now”

Need Help?

You are not alone. On average, more than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the US will be victimized by an intimate partner. Domestic abuse knows no boundaries of race, age or station. We hope the resources listed below can help you or someone you know.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
Text “START” to 88788

Betty Griffin Center

Betty Griffin Center provides services of hope and healing for victims of domestic and sexual assault in St. Johns County. They provide services for men, women and the children impacted by domestic and sexual assault. Advocates are available 24/7 to talk with domestic and/or sexual abuse survivors, or their families and friends, through their help line at (904) 824-1555.

Girl Gang STA

Girl Gang STA’s vision is to build a community where all women feel safe, included, and empowered to make a difference. Contact them if you need a safe place to go.

Women’s Center of Jacksonville

WCJ serves over 7,500 persons annually at their locations in Arlington, the S.A.F.E. Center in Southside, and satellite locations in Nassau and Baker counties. In addition to their educational, mental health counseling, peer support, and rape victim advocacy services, WCJ is the certified Rape Crisis Center for Duval, Nassau, and Baker counties and provides forensic exams for sexual assault survivors of all genders over the age of 18.
904.721.7273 (24-hour)

Micah’s Place

The mission of Micah’s Place in Nassau County is to provide prevention and intervention services to victims of domestic violence; and to provide education within our community to effect change in behavior and attitudes relating to domestic violence. We offer safe, confidential shelter, advocacy, a 24-hour toll-free hotline, counseling, legal advocacy, and support groups to victims of domestic violence and more. All of their services are free and confidential.
904.225.9979 (24-hour, call or text)

Quigley House

The goal of Quigley House in Clay County is to educate every person they come in contact with on the impact of domestic violence and sexual violence to prevent further harm. They want to teach every person how a healthy relationship should look, how to spot red flags in a current relationship, and break the cycle of future abuse. They provide services that range from maintaining safety through an injunction or shelter to helping a survivor find a job, a home or even themselves.
904.284.0661 (24 hour help)