Report Abuse

 If someone is in
immediate danger

If You are a victim of abuse or suspect abuse

If you are a victim of abuse, or you suspect a child or a vulnerable adult is being abused by anyone:

• Call the Florida Abuse Hotline at ☎ 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873) or click here to report abuse online at the Florida Department of Children and Families website.
• To report abuse within the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee involving a priest, deacon or other church personnel, you may also call the Diocesan Abuse Reporting Hotline at ☎ 850-435-3536 or report via email to bishopsoffice@ptdiocese.org. Please include your first and last name, your contact information and how you would prefer to be contacted. 
• En Español, Deacon Santiago Molina
  ☎ 850-222-6482
  molinas@clergy.ptdiocese.org 

When to report

The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee encourages anyone aware of abuse by a priest, deacon or church personnel to make a report immediately. Your report enables us to better ensure the safety of all and to help individuals in the healing process. All information supplied is maintained in strictest confidence, except where disclosure is required by law. According to Florida law, all are considered "mandatory reporters" of abuse and must report the abuse of a child or a vulnerable adult.
 

Victim Assistance Coordinators

Our diocese has appointed Victim Assistance Coordinators. These experienced and trained counselors are available to help persons who have been abused.

• Louis M. Makarowski, Ph.D., P.A.
  Pensacola/Ft. Walton area
  ☎ 850-477-7181
   
• James Gagnon, Ph.D., MSW, LCSW
  Tallahassee/Panama City area
  ☎ 850-877-0205
   
• Deacon Santiago Molina
  En Español
  ☎ 850-222-6482