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

3rd Annual Fashion for Action Set for June 8

Local models will highlight fashion from the Betty Griffin Thrift Shoppes during the second-annual ‘Fashion for Action’ fundraising event from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 8 at Hardage-Giddens St. Johns, located at 1285 St. Johns Parkway. All proceeds will benefit the Betty Griffin Center, which provides shelter and support for survivors of domestic and…

Entries for 2024 ‘A Day Without Violence’ Calendar, Poetry Contest Due by April 30

Time is running out for St. Johns County Students to enter their art and poetry submissions for Betty Griffin Center 2024 ‘A Day Without Violence’ Art and Poetry Contest! Entries are due by Sunday, April 30 The project is open to all St. Johns County students in kindergarten through 12th grade, whether they attend public…

Thanks to our Walkers, Sponsors and Volunteers Who Supported our 2023 Run for Peace 5K

The Betty Griffin Center Staff and Board of Directors want to thank the walkers, sponsors and volunteers who took part in the 9th Annual Run for Peace 5K on April 8 at the St. Augustine Pier. The numbers are still coming in, but thanks to your support, we raised several thousand dollars through this annual…

Outreach Office:

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