WELCOME. Thanks for visiting this spreadsheet, it aggregates data about Miami-Dade County (MDC) domestic violence (DV) and service agencies real-time closing and/or shifts due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
QUESTIONS/CONCERNS. This spreadsheet is managed by Denisse Córdova Montes, University of Miami Law Human Rights Clinic. If you have any comments or can’t gain access to edit and would like to add or update something, please contact Denisse here: courage@law.miami.edu; (305) 284-2939.
***NOTE. This resource is an initial attempt to monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic impact and quickly coordinating responses to survivors’ immediate needs. If you want to share more information anonymously about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted your ability to provide services to DV survivors, please take our survey (Impact of COVID-19 on Service DV Providers)! If you want to share more information in a group discussion with other providers about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted your ability to provide services to DV survivors, please fill out the MIAMI-DADE COVID-19 DV Service Provider Interest Form!
Thank you for your support in keeping DV survivors safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. We wish you and yours continued safety and well-being. More information about this project can be found on the COURAGE website (https://www.law.miami.edu/courage).
EMERGENCY? If you have an emergency please dial 911 or go to your local emergency room.
Organization | Website | Contact Info | Description | Services Available | Hours | Location | Services Temporarily Unavailable | County | |
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11th Judicial Circuit of Florida--Domestic Violence Unit | https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Domestic-Violence-Intake-Unit | 305-349-7000 | Legal organization | Virtual hearings; remote counseling for batterer intervention programs. | main office line answered 8am-5pm | For individuals without access to technology in-person hearing are set to begin July 15th. | Miami-Dade | ||
Advocate Program, Inc. | advocateprogram.org | 305-546-6041/ 305-704-0116 | Family Advocacy/Bridging Families & Communities | Accepting referrals. All phone lines are still open. Most staff are working remotely. Providing services to clients via telephone / Zoom platform telehealth. Arrangments are made for clients that need to be seen in person. Providing Advocacy / wrap around services for DV clients | ipmorina@advocateprogram.org / mariam@advocateprogram.org | Miami-Dade | |||
AI Justice- LUCHA | http://www.aijustice.org/domestic_violence | 305-573-1106 | Legal aid | Miami-Dade | |||||
Anaga Psychotherapy Center--Marathon | http://www.anagapsychotherapy.com | 305-663-0013 | Child and Adolescent Therapy, Domestic Violence Program, Groups and Workshops, Health Care, Parenting Class, Psychotherapy, Substance Abuse Program, Therapy | Everything is done virtually | M-F 9 - 5, Sa 10- 2 | Multiple | Miami-Dade, Monroe | ||
CASA/CVAC | https://casa-us.org/ | 305-463-7468 x 101 | Legal aid | Miami-Dade | |||||
Christina's Courage | https://cffk.org/non-profits/christinas-courage/ | Org: 305-295-8839 / | |||||||
Hialeah Police Department-Victim Advocate Unit | https://www.hialeahfl.gov/335/Victim-Advocate-Unit | 305-953-5351; 305-953-5379; Emerly, evrojas@hialeahfl.gov | Advocacy, Legal Services, Victim Advocacy; We assist victims of crimes with information on the criminal justice process, victim rights, permanent protective injunctions, identity theft recovery plans and probate and family court orientation. We help victims with applying for the victim compensation program. We provide crisis intervention and safety planning. We help victims understand the effects of trauma. We provide referral to programs that offer legal assistance, mental health therapy, emergency economic assistance, etc. | All services available at this time. In-person with personal protective equipment. Everyone that comes for assistance must wear a mask and practice social distancing. If you have symptoms of being ill or have been in contact with someone that is ill, you will not be able to come into our offices. You may call us via telephone. | 8AM-5PM | evrojas@hialeahfl.gov | Miami-Dade | ||
JCS--South--Behavioral Health Services--Journey | https://jcsfl.org/services/switchboard-211/ | 305-670-1911; Director: heather.winters@jcsfl.org | Office is working remotely, as of 8/18 someone will be in the office but not at 100 percent until further notice | 8am - 4pm | Miami-Dade | ||||
JHS-Rape Treatment | http://www.jacksonhealth.org/services-rape-treatment.asp#gref | 305-585-7273 | Counseling Services are done remotely, meeting with clients over zoom. Still accepting new clients; Examination is still open and we are still screening clients | 24/7; helpline counselors available 9 am to 8 pm | Miami-Dade | ||||
Kristi House | http://www.kristihouse.org | 305-547-6800; Josefina Costa 305-547-6831, jcosta@kristihouse.org | Community Engagement, Family Advocacy, Psychological Testing, System Coordination, Therapy, Transportation | Therapy and Family Advocacy is conducted through HIPAA compliant on-line platform. Transportation for clients is limited as well as in person services. Gradual increase of in-person services Continuing requirements for masks, temperature screenings, and hand sanitizer. | M-F 8:30 to 8:00 & S 8:30 to 2:00 | 1265 NW 12th Ave. Miami, FL 33136 | info@kristihouse.org dthompson@kristihouse.org, | Satellite offices are closed and limited number of staff and clients allowed at any one time at the Center. | Miami-Dade |
Live Well Therapy Group, Inc. | livewelltherapygroup.com | 786-332-4478 | Adult Counseling, Child and Adolescent Counseling, Community Engagement, Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Groups and Workshops, Online Therapy, Parenting Class, Psychological Testing | Continues to provide telehealth counseling, Broward is still closed, some providers are seeing patients in person but not 100 percent | Multiple | Broward, Miami-Dade | |||
Living Springs Counseling | https://dolphinslivingsprings.com/about/ | 305-432-9554 | Private actor, Religious group, Service provider, work with families and individuals for parenting classes | Continuing to offer virtual counseling sessions; offer assistance with persrcpitions with monroe county; virtual small groups | M- F 8am - 5pm | 92300 Overseas Hwy; Suite 200; Tavernier | pamf@dolphinslivingsprings.org | Monroe | |
Lotus House | Miami-Dade | ||||||||
Miami Bridge | http://miamibridge.org | 305-246-8956 (Homestead); 305-635-8953 24/7 line; Lashonda 305-636-3526 8:30 - 5 central intake; lchavis@miamibridge.org | Partnership with Florida Network; we work with youth and families that may be arrested due to DV and we provide temporary stay when referred by courts; individuals can call for temporary shelter placement for youth ages 10-17 | Services are available at most sites. Collecting donations (i.e. board games and video) to keep their youth entertained during quarantine. -- Detailed COVID-19 Action plan update here: https://conta.cc/2QHCOrD " Includes updates to preadmission and admission guidelines, cleaning and sanitation guidelines, Visitations and Outings Updates, and information about how the organization is practicing social distancing | Currently under quarintine in one location | Miami-Dade | |||
Miami Counseling Services, Inc. | http://www.miamicounselingservices.com/About_Us.html | (305)388-7774 | Legal aid | Miami-Dade | |||||
Miami Dade Police- Special Victims Bureau | https://www.miamidade.gov/police/contacts-victims-bureau.asp | 305-476-5423 | Law enforcement | Miami-Dade | |||||
MUJER Inc. | http://mujerfla.org/ | (305) 247-1388 | Community Engagement, Domestic Violence Intervention, Emergency Assistance, Sexual Assault Intervention | Office lines are still open, staff working remotely for survivors who need information about resources and their rights. 24/7 Sexual Assault Helpline: 305-763-2459 Most staff are working remotely. Providing services to clients/victims via telephone and remote. Providing crisis counseling to new clients through zoom if they prefer a face to face interaction. Will start working from office on October 1 (8am-8pmaturday) to accomodate staff with children. | 8AM - 5PM; 24/7 sexual assault hotline | 27112 South Dixie Highway, Naranja, FL, 33032 | Offices are closed for walk-in services; we are not able to respond on scene to victims | Miami-Dade | |
New Era- Counseling | http://www.newerahealthcenter.com | Org: 305-559-8838 / | Miami-Dade | ||||||
New Hope C.O.R.P.S | All services are available, but we are working remotely more often and our office is closed to the public, unfortunately. We are doing everything via phone, e-mail, or online otherwise, as needed. | Org: 786-243-1003 / | Miami-Dade | ||||||
Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe | http://www.ourkids.us/Pages/Home.aspx | 305-455-6000 | Miami-Dade | ||||||
Roxcy Bolton Center | https://jacksonhealth.org/rape-treatment/#gref | Org: 305-585-7273 / Franchine Peters: franchine.daley@jhsmiami.org | Accompaniment, Advocacy, Community Engagement, Crisis Intervention, Information and Referral, Medical Treatment, Support Groups, System Coordination, Therapy, Victim Relocation/Compensation Assistance (Therapy services are done virtually) | Therapy is currently virtual | 24/7 | Jackson Memorial Hospital 1611 NW 12 Ave Ambulatory Care Center- East, 1st floor, room 116A Miami, FL 33136 | Miami-Dade | ||
Safe Families Partnership Network (SFPN) | http://startoffsmartinc.org/programs/safe-families-partnership-network/ | Org: 305-224-5585 / | Care Coordination, Family Advocacy, Information and Referral, Legal Services, System Coordination, Trauma Informed Training | dlyew@homesteadpolice.com | Miami-Dade | ||||
Safespace North | http://www.safespacefl.org/programs.html | Org: 305-758-2546 / Mary: mveloz@miamidade.gov | jbrophy@safespacefl.org | Miami-Dade | |||||
Set Free Ministries through Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith Church , Inc. | 786-488-2108 | Private actor, Religious group | Miami-Dade | ||||||
State Attorney--Keys--Domestic Violence | https://www.sao.cjis20.org/prosecution-units/domestic-violence/ | 305-292-3400 | Law enforcement, Legal organization | Monroe | |||||
Survivors' Pathway | https://survivorspathway.org/ | (786) 275-4364 | Counseling, Legal Services, Professional Training, Public Health, Support Groups | 1801 Coral way, Suite 420 Miami, Florida 33145 | Fduberli@survivorspathway.org info@survivorspathway.org | Miami-Dade | |||
Switchboard 211--2-1-1 Helpline | http://www.mycommunitypt.com/switchboardofmiami/index.php/component/cpx/?task=resource.view&id=268685 | 305-631-4211 | Miami-Dade | ||||||
The Latina Institute Florida | latinainstitute.org | 786-571-7973 | Education, Reproductive Health | Dian Alarcon, dian@latinainstitute.org | Miami-Dade | ||||
The Lodge | http://www.thelodgemiami.org/ | 305-693-0232 | Service provider | Miami-Dade | |||||
Trauma Resolution Center | https://www.traumaresolutioncenter.net | (305) 374-9990 | Groups and Workshops, Parenting Class, Trauma Incident Reduction, Trauma Informed Training | 4343 West Flagler St Suite 504 Miami, FL 33134 | info@thetrcenter.org | Miami-Dade | |||
Vida Legal Assistance, Inc. | http://www.vidalaw.org | 786-525-9178 | Free Immigration legal representation for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking and other violenct crimes. | Legal representation in filing VAWA Self-petitions, U and T visas, employment authorization documents, adjustment of status to lawful permanent residence and other related immigration relief. | Working remotely, get an appointment by calling 786-601-6234 and 786-525-9178 for the North and Central Miami areas and 305-247-1057 for South Dade. | 27112 S Dixie Hwy Naranja, FL, 33032 | info@vidalaw.org | Miami-Dade | |
Good Friend Counseling Services, LLC. | 954-840-4663 | Broward | |||||||
Fundación Entre Nosotras | http://WWW.fundacionentrenosotras.org | 786-553-6175, mmentrenosotras@aol.com | Support groups and advise for victims of domestic violence; Prevention programs for adolescents; Hispanic victims of domestic violence and their families | We are attending the victims by telephone; Zoom and telephone consultation is available In person consultation available with prior appointment also available. Mask required | 9am - 5 pm | Support groups are unavailable. Girls and adolescent groups are unavailable | |||
HOPE, Inc. | hopefhc.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/HOPE-Inc-Fair-Housing-Center/176998701588 https://twitter.com/hope_fhc https://www.instagram.com/hope_fhc/ | 305-651-4673 - and whomever answers the phone can assist; rob@hopefhc.com | We fight housing discrimination - we tell people about their rights and/or responsibilities via outreach, presentations, and trainings; we do complaint intake; we give referrals as necessary; we do investigations as necessary that can lead to lawsuits. We cover all people in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties | All services are available, but we are working remotely more often and our office is closed to the public, unfortunately. | 9-5, M-F | ||||
Center for Independent Living of South Florida | cilsf.org | 786.697.8304 | Organization for people with disabilities | Peer mentoring, information and referral, independent living skills, systems advocacy, transitions | 9-5, M-F | 4770 Biscayne Blvd, Ste 150, Miami, FL 33137 | rachel@cilsf.org | Office is closed but we are working remotely | Dade |
Coordinated Victims Assistance Center (CVAC) | miamidade.gov | 305-285-5900 | Services for domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking survivors | Assistance filing for injunctions and victims Compensation claims, securing emergency shelter, and referrals to onside and off site services. | M-F 8am-5pm | 2400 South Dixie Hwy | marta.trujillo@miamidade.gov | onsite groups temporarily unavailable and some partners working remotely. | Miami-Dade |