Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program
The Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program provides confidential services for individuals experiencing or using Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in the past 12 months. Services include trauma‑informed individual counseling, group interventions, education, and safety planning. IPV may include physical or sexual violence, emotional or psychological abuse, stalking, human trafficking and controlling behaviors. IPVAP services enhance VA care, it does not replace any other services. Interventions are time specific but limited to short term, trauma informed support and may include:
Individual Intervention
Recovering from Intimate Partner Violence Through Strengths & Empowerment (RISE)
RISE is an evidence‑based, trauma‑informed program offering up to eight sessions of brief counseling for Veterans who have experienced IPV. The program focuses on empowerment, coping strategies, and healing.
Group Interventions
Courage Group
A 6,7,8 or 12‑session skills‑based support group for Veterans healing from the impact of sexual violence. The group emphasizes resilience, empowerment, and self‑discovery in a supportive environment.
Strength at Home
A 12‑week group for Veterans working to reduce conflict, anger or aggression in intimate relationships. The program assists with stopping abusive behaviors and improving relationship health.
Safety Planning
Safety planning is a personalized strategy to help reduce harm for individuals experiencing IPV—whether they remain in the relationship, are preparing to leave, or have already left.
Support is available through your VA IPVAP Coordinator or social worker:
To reach North Florida/South Georgia IPVAP Coordinators:
352‑548‑6000, ext. 106312
VHANFLIPVAP@va.gov
You may also contact:
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1‑800‑799‑SAFE (7233)
Florida & Georgia Domestic Violence Resources
Florida
• Florida Domestic Violence Hotline: 1‑800‑500‑1119
• Florida Council Against Sexual Violence: 1‑888‑956‑7273
Georgia
• Georgia Network for Sexual Assault: 1‑800‑656‑4673
• Georgia Domestic Violence Hotline: 1‑800‑334‑2836
• Georgia Human Trafficking Hotline: 888‑373‑7888
National Hotlines
National Domestic Violence Hotline-1-
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-
National Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program
Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) - VHA Social Work
Help is Available - VHA Assault and Harassment Prevention Office