SPARCC - Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center

The Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) is the only state-certified center for domestic violence and sexual assault services for Sarasota and DeSoto Counties with multiple locations throughout both counties. All of SPARCC's services are free and confidential, such as assistance with filing for injunctions, a shelter operating 24 hours per day/365 days per year, court advocacy, children's services, and more. SPARCC also provides safety planning, crisis counseling and emergency shelter for victims, and their families.

The SPARCC VICTIM HOTLINE ( 941) 365-1976 or toll free  (877) 365-1976 (DeSoto) is answered 24 hours per day to provide immediate response to the needs of callers. Learn more information about SPARCC's programs and services.