ABOUT SAAP
Here for survivors.
Here for our community.
The Sexual Assault Assistance Program of the Treasure Coast provides free, confidential support and advocacy to survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones.
Serving Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties.
Serving our community for more than four decades.
What began as a collaborative response to a need for sexual assault services has grown into a 24/7 resource for survivors throughout Florida’s 19th Judicial Circuit.
WHO WE ARE
Support built around survivors.
SAAP is the Certified Rape Crisis Program serving Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties.
Our advocates provide crisis support, information and referrals, advocacy, accompaniment, and help navigating available resources. Support is available to survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones regardless of whether they choose to involve law enforcement.
Communications with SAAP advocates, counselors, and staff are confidential.
OUR MISSION
Provide a coordinated, collaborative, and multidisciplinary approach to sexual violence on the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee.
Through services and support, we help survivors move toward empowerment and reconnection.
OUR STORY
Serving the Treasure Coast since 1981.
SAAP was created because our community recognized that survivors of sexual violence needed coordinated, specialized support.
SAAP is founded.
The program was created through a collaborative effort among Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee Counties in response to growing sexual assault cases and limited services available to survivors.
Built through partnership.
The State Attorney’s Office, Indian River State College, and the IRSC Crime Lab played important roles in helping establish the program and advocate for resources.
One staff member. Many volunteers.
In its earliest years, SAAP operated with one paid staff member and dedicated volunteers working across the four county area to support survivors.
Support available 24/7.
SAAP has grown into a coordinated program providing crisis intervention, advocacy, accompaniment, information, referrals, and connection to resources for survivors throughout the region.
WHO WE SERVE
Local support across four counties.
SAAP serves survivors and their loved ones throughout Florida’s 19th Judicial Circuit.
WHAT GUIDES OUR WORK
Survivor centered at every step.
Belief
Survivors deserve to be heard, respected, and supported when they choose to reach out.
Choice
Survivors remain in control of their decisions, including whether or not they choose to report to law enforcement.
Confidentiality
Survivors can speak with our advocates and staff knowing their communications are confidential.
Collaboration
We work with multidisciplinary partners to strengthen responses and connections to survivor support.
BE BELIEVED HERE
No survivor should have to go through crisis alone.
No matter when it happened. No matter your circumstances. No matter whether you choose to report. Support is here when you’re ready.SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE 24/7