Bradenton, Sarasota, and Ruskin, St. Petersburg, FL Domestic Violence Programs
- Listed: February 1, 2019 4:08 am
- Expires: 997341 days, 21 hours
Description
Domestic violence (also called intimate partner violence (IPV), domestic abuse or relationship abuse) is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.
Domestic violence does not discriminate. Anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender can be a victim – or perpetrator – of domestic violence. It can happen to people who are married, living together or who are dating. It affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.
Domestic violence includes behaviors that physically harm, arouse fear, prevent a partner from doing what they wish or force them to behave in ways they do not want. It includes the use of physical and sexual violence, threats and intimidation, emotional abuse and economic deprivation. Many of these different forms of domestic violence/abuse can be occurring at any one time within the same intimate relationship.
You may call National Domestic Violence Hotline @ 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) to get resources for legal help. You can also visit WomensLaw.org and search state by state for information on laws including restraining orders and child custody information.
Following listings will help you to select domestic violence programs based on location, service and language needs. Find 24-hour hotlines in your area, service listings, housing services, emergency services, legal and financial services, and support groups for women, children and families, and more.
There are currently 1 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in Bradenton, FL with 1 offering a hotline and 1 offering emergency shelter. Outside of this city and still nearby, you can also find help at these 8 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in places like Sarasota, Ruskin, and St. Petersburg.
HOPE Family Services, Inc. in Bradenton, FL
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline – 941-755-6805 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 941-747-8499
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD – 941-747-8499
- Fax – 941-749-1796
- Hours of operation
Monday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Friday 8:30 am – 3:00 am Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Manatee
About HOPE Family Services, Inc.
- Website – www.hopefamilyservice.org
- Established –
- Beds – 35
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Safe Place And Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) in Sarasota, FL
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 941-365-1976 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 941-365-0208
- Languages Spoken – English, Sign language, Spanish
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 941-377-6313
- Hours of operation
Monday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Sarasota, De Soto
About Safe Place And Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC)
- Website – sparcc.net
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days)-
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – Yes
Description
Free and confidential services to victims of intimate-partner domestic violence and all forms of sexual assault in Sarasota and Desoto Counties.
Mary & Martha House, Inc. in Ruskin, FL
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline – 813-641-7027
- Toll Free –
- Business – 813-645-7874
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 813-649-8122
- Hours of operation
Monday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Hillsborough
About Mary & Martha House, Inc.
- Website – www.marymarthahouse.org
- Established –
- Beds – 6
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 90
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Community Action Stops Abuse CASA in St. Petersburg, FL
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 727-895-4912 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 727-895-4912
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD – 727-828-1269
- Fax – 727-821-7101
- Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Pinellas County, FL
About Community Action Stops Abuse CASA
- Website – www.casa-stpete.org
- Established – 1977-01-01
- Beds – 100
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – Yes
Description
CASA provides Safety, Empowerment and Prevention programs to help domestic violence survivors & stop the generational cycle of violence.
Alpha House of Pinellas County in St. Petersburg, FL
- Hotline-
- Toll Free-
- Business – 727-822-8190
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD-
- Fax – 727-821-4378
- Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Services
Populations Served
About Alpha House of Pinellas County
- Website – www.alphahousepinellas.org
- Established –
- Beds – 20
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 540
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
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