The Alachua County Rape and Crime Victim Advocate Program is contacted whenever the police or sheriff's office receives a call about a sexual assault. Victims may also call 334-0827 if they do not want to report the crime to a law enforcement agency. The Rape and Crime Victim Advocate offers support while the victim has a medical examination and is being interviewed by the police. In addition, Advocates will accompany victims through legal proceedings and also through the process of applying for compensation of medical bills and loss of wages as a result of crimes. They offer individual counseling for victims and their families or friends and group counseling for victims of sexual assault.
All services are free and confidential.
CARE is a specialty service with professionals trained in sexual victimization recovery. All records are kept strictly confidential. The University Counseling Center , P301 Peabody Hall, 392-1575, has professional counselors and therapists, and offers individual or group counseling dealing with any form of sexual exploitation. All counseling services are free and confidential. The center has an excellent referral system, should your needs be better met by a different agency or program.