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For immediate assistance, please call the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-500-1119 or TDD (800) 621-4202
Polk
Peace River Center Domestic Violence Shelter
Also Known As: Peace River
Hotline: (863) 413-2700
TDD: (863) 413-2700
Mission:
The mission of Peace River Center’s Victim Services’ Program is to reduce
the incidence of sexual violence and domestic/family violence, as well as promote safety and a higher quality of life through shelter services, supportive programming, counseling, advocacy, education and outreach within the Tri- County area.
Administration:
Peace River Center – Domestic Violence Shelter
Phone: (863) 413-2708
Fax: (863) 413-3079
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.peacerivercenter.org
Mailing Address:
1860 South Crystal Lake Drive
Lakeland, FL 33801
Contact: Sheryl Schwab
Title: Director of Victim Services
Shelter:
Polk County:
Confidential Location
Accessible by Public Transportation: Yes
Number of Beds: 30
Highland/Hardee:
Confidential Location
Accessible by Public Transportation: No
Number of Beds: 17
Hotline: (863) 386-1167
Outreach:
255 North Broadway Street
Bartow, FL 33831
Phone: (863) 534-4350
Accessible by Public Transportation: Yes
Hours: Call for Hours
Sexual Assault Crisis Line: (863) 413-2707
Toll Free: 1-877-688-5077
Thrift Store(s):
Peace River Thrift Shoppe
4419 South Florida Avenue, Suite 5
Lakeland, FL 33813
Phone: (863) 647-4224
Accessible by Public Transportation: No
Hours: 10:00 am-6:00 pm Mon.-Fri.
10:00 am-4:00 pm Sat.
Additional Services:
- Certified Rape Crisis Center
- Economic Empowerment Program
- Food and Clothing Assistance
- Pet Kennel On-site
- Pet Fostering Off-site
- InVEST*
- Rural Outreach
- Teen Dating Violence Services
- Transportation Assistance