Services and Programs:
1. SafeSpace retrieves victims in the acute stage of abuse and brings them to one of the two confidential shelters.
2.SafeSpace promptly assesses their immediate needs and helps to meet these needs. These include safety from the batterer, medical attention, rest, food and clothing, injunctions for protection, emotional support, safety planning, counseling and legal advocacy.
3. After the acute phase, SafeSpace’s function is to use the victims advocates to work with the victims to find employment, housing, childcare, financial aid and legal services. Out clients who do not enter the shelter are provided the same assistance.
4. SafeSpace helps victims to develop personal safety plans, learn how to escape the abusive partner, relocate, and utilize support groups.
5. Educational sessions are conducted to improve the victim’s perceptions of their personal value and availability of their life options.
6. Children’s Advocates provide direct services to children and their special needs and also provide Parenting Skills Education.
7. Legal Advocacy assistance provides information and support in regards to the legal system. This entails escorting the client to the courthouse and being there while the client fills out the injunction paper work. The advocate provides emotional support when they appear in front of the Judge and informs them of the services of the State Attorney’s Office and Victim’s Compensation.
8. SafeSpace continually updates its services and programs with the help of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
SafeSpace Shelter Program:
The SafeShelter Program offers victims of domestic violence and their dependents safe housing to escape the violence in the home. While participating in the SafeSpace Shelter Program residents can attend individual and group advocacy, develop individualized safety and action plans which assists them in staying safe and setting personal goals.
Court Advocacy:
Participants of the Court Advocacy program are assisted with the process of obtaining an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence by a trained SafeSpace advocate. The advocate orientates participants to courtroom protocols and assists them with completing paperwork (County Clerk permitting). The advocate attends the injunction hearing and supports the participant through the legal process.
Outreach Advocacy:
The Outreach Advocacy program is available to victims of domestic violence and their dependents who are not requesting residential shelter services. Participants are offered the opportunity to attend both group and individualized advocacy, develop safety and action plans which assists them in staying safe and setting personal goals.
Contact SafeSpace at the following numbers to obtain more information and program availability in your county: TTY accessible
Indian River: 1-772-569-7233
St. Lucie: 1 -772-464-4555
Martin: 1-772-288-7023
Administrative Office: 1-772-223-2399
whether you need “Safe Space” housing or just someone to talk to.