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24-Hour Hotline<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

C.A.R.E.\u2019s crisis hotline is answered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to provide immediate response to the needs of the callers.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-bed” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” align=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space height=”22px”][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-paw” color=”turquoise”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Safe Haven \/ Shelter<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Free emergency shelter for you and your children in a safe, non-violent setting. Relocation assistance is also available for eligible victims.<\/div>\n

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Pet Program<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Pets are family, which means their safety is also important. At C.A.R.E., that is understood and, although unable to house pets in the safe haven, we do have a partnership with Suncoast Humane Society<\/a> to provide a foster program that will take care of your animals while you are in shelter.<\/div>\n

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Hospital Advocacy<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Hospital Advocacy is available to recent sexual assault survivors when they go to hospital emergency rooms for treatment. C.A.R.E. advocates meet with survivors\u00a0 to offer support, discuss procedures, answer questions and advocate for the rights and the well being of the survivor. Hospital advocates provide information about C.A.R.E. services and other community resources available to sexual assault survivors.<\/div>\n

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Safety Planning<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Leaving is always dangerous. Safely leaving the situation is the goal. Contact C.A.R.E. to help you make a safe plan to leave, or to help you stay home and\u00a0 safe.<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Legal Advocacy<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Free civil legal assistance may be available if you are a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. C.A.R.E. advocates provide support and encouragement during legal proceedings and guide survivors through the protective order process.<\/div>\n

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Victim Advocacy<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

C.A.R.E. staff and trained volunteers provide support and encouragement to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault,\u00a0 and other violent crimes to ensure their interests are represented, and their rights upheld.<\/div>\n

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Crime Victims Compensation Fund<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

These funds are available through the State of Florida Office of the Attorney General for eligible victims of crime to pay for medical expenses, mental health counseling, lost wages, funeral expenses and loss of support for victim\u2019s dependents.<\/div>\n

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Economic Empowerment Program<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

A free program to assist victims with all aspects of establishing financial independence.<\/div>\n
Includes:<\/div>\n