Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach

Name

Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach

Provider Type

Direct Services Agency

Service Provider Type

Anti-Trafficking; Faith-Based Organization; Refugee

Populations Served

Adult; Citizen/Legal Permanent Resident; Female; Foreign National; Labor Trafficking; Male; Minor (Under 18); Sex Trafficking; Transgender Female-to-Male; Transgender Male-to-Female

Populations Served Notes

Client must first be a confirmed victim of human trafficking (by PBSO, PBVS, or Catholic Charities.). Client must also be enrolled into a program with Catholic Charities to receive services.

Assistance to survivors who are not foreign born is only within the West Palm Beach area. All other services available to all populations throughout service area.

Visas Served

A-3 Visa Holders; H-2B Visa Holders; G-5 Visa Holders; H-2B Visa Holders - Forestry; H-2A Visa Holders; J-1 Visa Holders

Geographic Service Area

Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie With possible exceptions to adjacent counties.

Public Phone

Main: (561) 775-9560
Hotline: (561) 345-2026

Hotline Details

M-F 8 am-4pm Direct Line for Bakhita Empowerment Program Victim Advocate; Primary Referral Contact

Languages

English; Spanish

Funding

OVC Human Trafficking Victim Services; Other federal anti-trafficking funding; VOCA funding; Other private funding; Other; HHS Trafficking Victim Assistance Program (TVAP)

Mission Statement

Catholic Charities of the five-county Diocese of Palm Beach respects life in all of its stages. In living our faith, we create hope for people in need, without regard to religion. Through our programs and ministries, we empower individuals, deliver social services and collaborate with others in building just and compassionate communities.

Human Trafficking Hotline Statistics

50,123

signals were received by the Hotline in 2021. Includes calls, texts, and online chats and tips.

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