Additional Contacts & Resources

  1. Counseling, Mental Health, Victim Advocacy Programs

    BayCare Student Assistance Program

    Florida Domestic Violence Hotline
    1.800.500.1119
    (For legal assistance hit prompt #3)

    Florida Abuse Hotline
    1.800.962.2873
    (To file confidential reports of child abuse)

    Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
    Statewide information and referral line:
    1.800.956.7273
    www.fcasv.org

    National Child Abuse Hotline
    1.800.422.4453
    (24-hour helpline which provides crisis counseling, information, and referrals)

    National Domestic Violence Hotline
    1.800.799.7233

    National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
    1.866.331.9474

  2. On-Campus Counseling Services

    Please note: Campus counseling is by appointment only! Students can call 863.669.2309 for an appointment.

    Polk State Winter Haven Help Center  (WLR 237B)
    863.292.3759

    Polk State Lakeland Help Center (LTB 1274)
    863.669.2309

     

     

  3. Other Local Services

    Rape Recovery and Resource Center Crisis Hotline
    863.413.2707
    877.688.5077
    800.627.5906

    Peace River Domestic Violence Shelter
    863.413.2700 (24-hour assistance – hotline)

    Polk County Sheriff’s Office
    863.298.6200

    Winter Haven Police Department
    863.291.5858

    Lakeland Police Department
    863.834.6966

    Bartow Police Department
    863.534.5034

    Lake Wales Police Department
    863.678.4223

    Polk County Courthouse
    863.534.4000

    State Attorney’s Office
    863.534.4800