Victim Advocate Program

Victim Advocate services are available through a collaboration with Gulf Coast Sexual Assault Program  (GCSAP)

Contact VAP

Call 24/7: (866) 218-4738

Advocates are available 24/7 but if necessary leave a message with your name and a safe way to contact you and we will reach out to you before the end of the day.

If you have an EMERGENCY or need IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE, please call FSU PCPD at (850) 774-2705.

Gulf Coast Sexual Assault Program
3109 Minnesota Ave., Suite 130
Lynn Haven, FL 32444

Victim Advocate services are available through a collaboration with Gulf Coast Sexual Assault Program (GCSAP) 24 hours a day, including holidays. To reach a confidential advocate day or night please call (866) 218-4738

Program Coordinator:
Sonya Lowe
(850) 832-9869
sonya.lowe@gulfcoastsap.org

 

If you or someone you care about has been the victim of a crime…

…you may need to talk with someone about your options. It is not uncommon to experience a broad range of emotions including fear, confusion, anger, guilt, frustration, and tremendous sense of loss. These are all  NORMAL  reactions to what has happened.

You do not have to go through this alone…

confidential advocate is on call twenty-four hours a day to respond to FSU students, faculty, and staff who are victimized anywhere or at any time, as well as any other person who is victimized on our campus, at an FSU sponsored event, or by an FSU community member.

Services offered include emotional support, instructor notification, referrals, crisis intervention and assistance in student conduct, legal and medical matters.

Confidential support is available…

Federal law (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972) requires FSU to ensure an educational environment free from sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence. If an employee at FSU becomes aware of an incident, they must report to the Title IX Coordinator. However, the Victim Advocate Program is  confidential  and is therefore exempt from the reporting requirement, but can help file a report upon request.

Please feel free to contact us:

  • Gulf Coast Sexual Assault Program
  • 3109 Minnesota Ave., Suite 130
  • Lynn Haven, FL 32444
    (866) 218-4738
    Walk-in Office Hours : M – F,  8:00 a.m. – 5:00.p.m.
  • Victim Advocate services are available 24 hours a day, including holidays. To reach a confidential advocate day or night please call (866) 218-4738

GCSAP Program Coordinator:

Sonya Lowe

  • (850) 832-9869
  • sonya.lowe@gulfcoastsap.org
  • If for some reason you are unable to reach an advocate and it's an emergency, please call FSU PCPD at (850) 774-2705.