The Women’s Center of Jacksonville, Hubbard House and ElderSource are ensuring citizens of Northeast Florida know how to get help from sexual, domestic or elder abuse as the COVID-19 outbreak continues.
“During this difficult time, we are sadly already seeing an increase in the numbers of sexual assaults as people shelter in place,” said Teresa Miles, executive director of Women’s Center of Jacksonville. “We do not want people to forgo seeking help because they are afraid of going to a hospital during the coronavirus outbreak. All three of our organizations remain open during the pandemic and continue treating or supporting abuse survivors.”
If you are a survivor of sexual assault, you can call the Women’s Center of Jacksonville’s 24-hour rape crisis hotline at 904-721-7273.
If you are a survivor of domestic abuse, you can call the Hubbard House 24-hour hotline at 904-354-3114.
To report elder abuse, call 1-880-96-ELDER. If you are a survivor of elder abuse, you can call the ElderSource HelpLine at 1-888-242-4464 for information and resources to support your recovery.
“During this pandemic, we are here for survivors of domestic violence as we have been for 44 years. Our 24/7 hotline remains available and is staffed with experienced advocates who can help survivors by providing support, helping plan for safety and making referrals for shelter and services. Survivors, you are not alone,” said Hubbard House Chief Executive Officer Dr. Gail A. Patin, LCSW.
“Older adults are more susceptible to exploitation during this time when physical distancing is mandated,” said ElderSource Chief Executive Officer Linda Levin. “Seniors can experience not only financial or sexual exploitation, but they can also suffer from depression and other ailments because of this prolonged social disconnect. ElderSource is here to support seniors and caregivers by offering many critical resources. While we are all working to physically distance from each other during this time, older adults are particularly being impacted by the prolonged social disconnect.”
All three hotline numbers continue to be available during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Women’s Center of Jacksonville is a nonprofit, Jacksonville-based organization offering advocacy, support and education to women in Northeast Florida. The Women’s Center of Jacksonville is the only certified rape crisis center for Duval, Baker and Nassau counties, and rape recovery services are available to individuals of all genders and their families. The Women’s Center of Jacksonville offers no-cost or affordable mental health counseling; adult and family literacy; breast cancer support and education; and information and referral assistance. To learn more about The Women’s Center of Jacksonville, visit womenscenterofjax.org.
Hubbard House is a full-service certified domestic violence center providing prevention and intervention to domestic violence survivors and their families in Duval and Baker counties in Northeast Florida. Hubbard House offers a 24-hour hotline, an emergency shelter, individual and group counseling, court advocacy, job and housing help, and more.
Individuals who are in an abusive relationship, or know someone who is, are urged to call Hubbard House’s 24-hour domestic violence hotline at 904-354-3114. To learn more about Hubbard House, visit www.hubbardhouse.org.
ElderSource is a local nonprofit organization designated by the state as the Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center for Northeast Florida. The agency provides information and referral resources for caregivers and seniors in Northeast Florida reaching more than 12,000 people in its seven-county service area – Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns and Volusia. Programs and services are funded by federal and state dollars, with additional support from private donations and grants.
June 15, 2026
