Contact Us

Overview

oFFICE hOURS

Fall/Spring: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Summer: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Please note: Our office is closed during all official university closures and holidays.

If you have urgent advocacy needs while the office is closed, an advocate is available through our 24/7 Victim Helpline at 813-974-5757.

scheduling an appointment

Appointments are available both in person and virtually during regular office hours across all three campuses. To schedule time with a Victim Advocate, you can:

  • Complete our online
  • Email us at va@usf.edu*
  • Call us at:
    • Tampa: 813-974-5756
    • St. Petersburg: 727-873-4422, Option 4
    • Sarasota-Manatee: 813-396-0723
  • Or visit our office in person at:
    • Tampa: SVC 2057
    • St. Petersburg: SLC 2200
    • Sarasota-Manatee: SMC A0110

Walk-in appointments are available for individuals with immediate advocacy needs. These needs can include:

  • Serious safety concerns
  • Sexual violence within the last 120 hours
  • Immediate assistance with filing a report

*Confidentiality Notice: Please be aware that Florida has a broad public records law, and email is not confidential. If you require confidentiality, please get in touch with us by telephone or in person.

Tampa campus:

  • 24/7 Victim Helpline: (813) 974-5757

  • Office Phone: (813) 974-5756
  • Fax: (813) 974-8589
  • Email: va@usf.edu 
  • Address: 4202 E Fowler Avenue, SVC 2057, Tampa, Florida 33620
  • For emergencies, please call 911.
    • For non-emergencies, contact UPD at (813) 974-2628

St.Petersburg campus

  • Contact an advocate by calling the Wellness Center main line at (727) 873-4422 and selecting option 4
  • After hours, you can call the Wellness Center main line and select option 2. The clients' needs will be assessed by an on-call mental health counselor and referred to the Victim Advocate for emergency responses as needed. 
  • Address: 140 7th Avenue South, SLC 2200, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
  • Visit our  for more information
  • For emergencies, please call 911.
    • For non-emergencies, contact UPD at (727) 873-4444

Sarasota-Manatee campus

  • A campus Victim Advocate is available 24 hours a day to assist victims of crime, sexual assault, and partner violence
  • 24/7 Victim Helpline: (813) 974-5757
  • Office Phone: 813-396-0723
  • Address: 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • For emergencies, please call 911. 
    • For non-emergencies, contact UPD at (941) 487-4210