Our Services

Note: The Womens Center of Jacksonville is not a medical or residential facility and we cannot offer cash assistance. However, we have an extensive resource list of agencies and services in the Jacksonville area that may be helpful to you.

Carefully designed to support and empower women, the programs and services offered by the Women's Center of Jacksonville focus on nurturing the mind, body and spirit. Three main departments, Counseling, Rape Recovery, and Community Education, offer complimentary programs and services to address a wide variety of issues facing women and girls in Jacksonville today.

Information and Referral
The Women's Center helps Jacksonville-area women unravel the complex maze of public and private agencies in Jacksonville. A staff of highly-trained help-line advocates are available to provide:

• Information about professional and personal services for women, their children and families
• Referrals to community agencies and professional services

Counseling
Individual and group psychotherapy as well as couples and family counseling services are offered through the Women's Center. The counseling program features a flexible fee structure to accommodate individual financial needs for those who meet eligibility requirements. The professional staff includes licensed social workers and mental health counselors, in addition to graduate students and counseling interns providing services under supervision. Find out more >

Rape Recovery Team
The Rape Recovery Team responds quickly and compassionately to survivors of sexual violence. On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Advocates provide crisis intervention services, assist victims in understanding their rights and options and offer support throughout the medical and criminal justice process to ensure the victim's recovery. You can reach a Rape Recovery Team Advocate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling the Rape Crisis Hotline: 904-721-7273. Find out more >

Community Education
The Community Education Department produces a wide variety of health education classes, personal growth workshops and professional seminars on women's issues. Find out more >

In addition, several distinct programs are also offered through this Department:

• Bosom Buddies >
• Expanded Horizons Program >
• Art and Soul Gallery >
• Personal growth groups, support groups and workshops >
• GIRLS Circle >
• Sojourner Truth Lending Library >