Betty Griffin Center provides services of hope and healing for victims of domestic and sexual assault in St. Johns County.

We 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 our Help Line at (904) 824-1555. In addition to operating a safe and secure shelter for victims and survivors of domestic or sexual assault, we manage a Rape Crisis Unit at Flagler Hospital and provide confidential counseling and support groups. We also have staff and volunteers providing additional support including court advocacy, legal assistance, financial counseling and other services to help survivors overcome the trauma of domestic or sexual assault and return to a normal life as soon as possible.

Our Vision, Mission & Values

Our Vision: Peace at home……..then in the world.

Our Mission: To help survivors of domestic and sexual violence navigate through their life-changing traumas to live fulfilling lives on their terms.

Our Values:

Protect

Educate

Advocate

Collaborate

Empower

Our Impact

From 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022 Betty Griffin Center provided:

6,218

People attended one of our 153 Community/School Events

27

Victims received sexual assault advocacy at the BGC Rape Care Unit located in Flagler Hospital

117

Survivors assisted with civil justice advocacy

19,549

Nights that 295 people have spent in the shelter and transitional housing

10,952

Hours of supportive services to 1,035 women, children and men

1,129

People with Helpline Calls

Betty Griffin Center provides many domestic and sexual assault services virtually, and in-person through our Outreach Center.

Latest News & Events

The winning cover from the 2025 calendar from Brigita Sniokaityte, a 6th grader at Swiss Point Middle School.

Art & Poetry Submissions Being Accepted for 2026 Calendar Contest

Betty Griffin Center is accepting art and poetry submissions from St. Johns County Students for the 2026 ‘A Day Without Violence’ Calendar. The project is open to all St. Johns County students in kindergarten through 12th grade, whether they attend public school, private school or are home-schooled. All entries are due by Friday, April 30,…

Tickets on Sale for Betty Griffin Center’s 2nd Annual Breakfast on March 3

Come hear from our executive director Kelly Franklin, board members and survivors of domestic and sexual violence as they navigate their journey to live on their own terms during our second annual breakfast on Monday, March 3 at The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach. Doors open at 7:15 a.m. Tickets are $80 and are available…

11th Annual 5K Run for Peace Set for Saturday, April 5

Save the Date: 11th Annual Run for Peace 5K — 8 a.m. Saturday, April 5. Last year, nearly 500 runners and walkers took part in the event, helping us raise thousands in funds for our nonprofit agency, We hope you’ll join us again this year at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier for a fun…

Sometimes what looks like normal behaviors can be potentially harmful situations.

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Outreach Office:

Betty Griffin Center
2450 Old Moultrie Rd, Ste. 202,
St. Augustine, FL 32086

M-F 8:30a.m. - 5p.m. (904) 808-8544 -Voice

The Betty Griffin Center complies with state and federal non-discrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination. Our policy is to ensure equal opportunity for all people who have experienced domestic and/or sexual abuse to participate in and benefit from the programs and activities provided. In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Justice policy, Betty Griffin Center is prohibited from, discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability.