Who We Are

On March 8, 1975, International Women’s Day, the Women’s Center of Brevard opened its doors. We strive to address the needs of women, men and children who have faced trauma related to domestic violence & sexual assault by giving them a step up towards safe, healthy, self-sufficient lives.

Everyday, residents of Brevard come to us without the ability to provide for themselves and their families. These women, men and children often are abused and battered, and looking for advocacy, guidance, and support. Thanks to our loyal supporters and volunteers who give so much of their time and resources, and the benefits of grant awards, the Women’s Center is able to provide counseling services, financial assistance, career guidance, job training, transitional housing, and victim advocacy. The Center is proud to be able to help thousands of people annually who seek out our assistance.

Helping our fellow community members to help themselves means making it possible for Women’s Center clients to not only support themselves, but to become active and proud participants in the community. By supporting the Women’s Center through your time, talent, and treasure, you give the gift of hope and you change lives for the better… forever.

The Mission

To assist in creating safe, healthy, self-sufficient lives by providing support, education, counseling, information and services to survivors of domestic, dating and sexual violence and to those suffering the ill effects of poverty, homelessness and mental health challenges.

Our Vision

To be a progressive center, serving our community.

To expand and grow to meet the changing needs in women’s lives.

To help women and families help themselves to develop safe, healthy and self sufficient lives.

To provide the gift of hope and courage, changing lives for the better – forever.

"Together we are changing lives for the better...forever."

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Stephanie Husted, Executive Director

With over 15 years of nonprofit leadership, Stephanie Husted’s passion and commitment to excellence, as well as her indefatigable efforts to improve the lives of women and families, can be seen in the array of high-impact positions she has held throughout the years. With an extensive background in operations management and organizational transformations, Stephanie was selected in January 2019 to lead the Women’s Center.

Stephanie has held leadership roles with numerous multi-million dollar organizations and also served as a grantor for HIV/AIDS patient care services with funding totaling over $12 million dollars annually for a five country region. During her former role as the Director to the Office of the President at Heart of Florida United Way, a multi-million dollar organization in Orlando, FL, she was selected to lead the charge in the creation of the Orlando United Assistance Center (OUAC), a victim service established immediately following the Pulse night club terrorist attack for families of victims and survivors. A graduate of Brevard Community College, now Eastern Florida State College, and the University of Central Florida, Stephanie is honored to continue to develop services of care for under-served communities and victims of trauma.