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.

Betty Griffin Celebrated its 35th Anniversary in 2025!

Find out more about the historical milestones the agency has achieved since opening its first shelter home in 1990 on our

35 Years of Service Page!

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 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025 Betty Griffin Center provided:

19,679

People attended one of our 153 Community/School Events

33

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

149

Survivors assisted with civil justice advocacy

37,664

Nights that 375 people have spent in the shelter and transitional housing

22,672

Hours of supportive services to 1,137 women, children and men

1,734

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

Events in October Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month

‘A Day Without Violence’ Art Show at the Crisp Ellert Art Museum and an ‘Out of Darkness Walk’ at Francis Field on Oct. 25 are among several events taking place during Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in October. “Designated by Congress in 1989, Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a time to honor survivors, remember those…

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2027 ‘Day Without Violence’ Calendars Now Available

The 2027 Day Without Violence Calendar, featuring themed artwork and poetry from St. Johns County Students, is now available for purchase at both Betty Griffin Thrift Shoppes — with proceeds benefitting the Betty Griffin Center. The contest was launched by the nonprofit agency in 2000 in partnership with the St. Johns County School District to…

‘Fashion For Action’ a Big Success…Thanks to You

Thanks to all our sponsors, our models and more than 100 guests who made the sixth-annual ‘Fashion for Action’ fundraising event on June 11 a big success. Hosted again by Hardage-Giddens St. Johns, the event proceeds benefit the Betty Griffin Center. Also, a big call-out for Channel 4 WJXT-TV News Anchor Melanie Lawson — returning…

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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

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.

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