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Click here to learn more about On line Safety.
We are here to assist you and provide survivor-focused advocacy through self-help, self-determination and empowerment.
Whether you are looking for help for yourself or someone you care about, we are available to provide support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
All Betty Griffin Center services and programs are free.
Support is available through our confidential 24-hour help line. Call now (904) 824-1555.
Domestic and sexual violence and abuse can come in several forms, including verbal or physical abuse, using guilt and money as a means of exerting power and control – along with many other types of abuse including stalking
Power and Control Graphic- Red Flags and Warning Signs?
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In June and always, we celebrate the strength and beauty of our LGBTQ+ community. We also honor the visionaries whose acts of protest brought inspiring wins for the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ Americans.
At the same time, we are mindful of the ongoing attacks against our LGBTQ+ community members and the need for continued resistance and solidarity. LGBTQ+ people face an increased risk of gender-based violence and harassment and many also struggle to receive the support they deserve in the wake of domestic abuse and sexual assault. We want our LGBTQ+ community members to know that we see you and we are in this fight with you, all year long.
In this spirit, here are some essential LGBTQ+ resources:
LGBT National Hotline provides access to over 15,000 resources for LGBTQ+ people around the country.
The Trevor Project aims to prevent LGBTQ+ suicide and offers support for LGBTQ+ young people via phone, text, and chat.
The Network/La Red hosts a free and confidential hotline for LGBTQ+ abuse survivors 24/7.
FORGE has a safety-planning tool designed to address the specific concerns of trans survivors you can use here.
The SAGE HearMe app supports LGBTQ+ elders with resources, community, and a listening ear.
PFLAG offers peer support to family members who want to show up for their LGBTQ+ loved ones.
For more information, just click on the topics below:
What Are the Signs of Domestic Violence
Sexual Assault
Dating Violence
What is stalking
On line Safety
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Additional Articles and Resources:
The pandemic caused a global surge in domestic violence – Washington Post: Dec. 2021
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Betty Griffin Center
2450 Old Moultrie Rd, Ste. 202,
St. Augustine, FL 32086
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.