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WCJ Services

Carefully designed to support and empower women, the programs and services offered by the Women's Center of Jacksonville focus on nurturing the mind, body and spirit. Three main departments, Counseling, Rape Recovery, and Community Education, offer complimentary programs and services to address a wide variety of issues facing women and girls in Jacksonville today.

Information and Referral

The Women's Center helps Jacksonville-area women unravel the complex maze of public and private agencies in Jacksonville. A staff of highly-trained help-line advocates are available to provide:

  • Information about professional and personal services for women, their children and families
  • Referrals to community agencies and professional services

Counseling

Individual and group psychotherapy as well as couples and family counseling services are offered through the Women's Center. The counseling program features a flexible fee structure to accommodate individual financial needs for those who meet eligibility requirements. The professional staff includes licensed social workers and mental health counselors, in addition to graduate students and counseling interns providing services under supervision. Confidential HIV testing by appointment and a special counseling program for women living with HIV/AIDS are also offered through this Department.

Rape Recovery Team

The Rape Recovery Team responds quickly and compassionately to survivors of sexual violence. On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Advocates provide crisis intervention services, assist victims in understanding their rights and options and offer support throughout the medical and criminal justice process to ensure the victim's recovery.

Community Education

The Community Education Department produces a wide variety of health education classes, personal growth workshops and professional seminars on women's issues. In addition, several distinct programs are also offered through this Department: