Tempe's Family Advocacy Center serves any victim of crime in a confidential location with services that address immediate and long-term needs. Students, residents and visitors of all ages can receive free services: 

• Safety planning and emotional support
• Shelter and housing referrals
• Help with navigating the criminal/civil justice system
• Personal advocacy and accompaniment to court
• Healing services such as yoga and expressive art
• Trauma-focused awareness and education

Get started

To get help, contact the city's CARE & HOPE Line at 480-350-8004.

About the center

The Family Advocacy Center is a warm and welcoming place, with a comfortable living room and teen room, a cozy quiet room, children’s play areas, yoga and art space and a kitchen stocked with drinks and snacks. The city’s comfort canine Sully offers his calming presence to anyone who wants it.

The center is a partnership among the City of Tempe, Arizona State University and Tempe Police Department.

Anyone can receive services with or without police involvement. The center has entirely separate spaces for victim advocates and for Tempe and ASU police. Advocacy is offered throughout the criminal justice process.

Family Justice Commission

Tempe’s Family Justice Commission first began advocating for a Family Advocacy Center in 2017. The commission envisioned strong collaboration between the city, ASU and other community partners to provide the very best practices and services to victims.