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- EIN 59-1943399
- (941) 365-0208
- 2139 Main St Sarasota FL 34237 USA
- www.sparcc.net
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Mental Health, Sexual Assault Services
Mission: Stop domestic and sexual violence in our communities.
Programs: Emergency shelter - the shelter operates 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. The primary goal of shelter is to protect program participants from harm and to restore them to self-sufficiency through the provision of supportive services.
counseling and advocacy - outreach program participants receive a needs assessment, safety planning, crisis counseling, case management, advocacy and accompaniment, and information and referrals to other community services as needed.
community education and professional training - community education presentations are provided to schools, churches, clubs, businesses and other organizations by staff. Sparcc provides a violence prevention education program in elementary schools, which teaches peaceful, constructive ways of dealing with emotions, managing anger, and handling stress and conflict. As well, sparcc offers acquaintance rape and teen dating violence prevention education to middle/high schools, colleges and universities in sarasota and desoto counties. Sparcc provides continuing education to area law enforcement, health care personnel and other professionals/paraprofessionals on the subjects of domestic and sexual violence.
treasure chest - a resale and consignment shop owned by sparcc that provides household, furniture and clothing assistance to victims of domestic and sexual violence free of charge.