Additional Contacts & Resources
Counseling, Mental Health, Victim Advocacy Programs
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
National Child Abuse Hotline
1.800.422.4453
(24 hour help line which provides crisis counseling,
information and referrals)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1.800.799.7233
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
1.866.331.9474
On-Campus Counseling Services
Click here for online access to the Counseling Center.
Polk State Winter Haven Help Center (WAD 178)
863.292.3759
Polk State Lakeland Help Center (LTB1273)
863.669.2309
Other On-Campus Services
Dean of Student Services Winter Haven
863.292.3756
Dean of Student Services Lakeland
863.669.2813
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