Advocacy Services - Violence Prevention Center - Grand Marais
Operates a 24-hour support line staffed by trained advocates. Offers services such as: - Accompany and support in making a police report and/or sexual assault forensic exam at North Shore Health Hospital - Confidential advocacy and emotional support - Emergency short-term safe housing for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault - Free and confidential support for adults and youth ages 13 years and up who can access services without a parent's permission or knowledge - Legal advocacy including obtaining a Harassment Restraining Order (HRO) or Order for Protection (OFP) - Survivor support groups - Referral to additional resources and a lending library NOTE: Advocates are not mandated reporters and cannot provide legal advice
Categories
Last assured
09/09/2023
Physical Address
21 West 2nd Street, Cascade Building, Suite B, Grand Marais, MN 55604
Hours
- Office: 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday - Support Line: 24 hours/7 days a week
Application process
Call to make an appointment; walk in
Eligibility
Victims and/or survivors who have been affected by or subjected to domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking and are residents of Cook County
Service area
Cook County, MN
Agency info
Violence Prevention Center - Grand Marais
The mission of the Violence Prevention Center is to foster a community that cultivates healthy relationships, empowers systems to serve individuals with equity and compassion, and does not tolerate violence. Serves all who have been affected by or subjected to domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in Cook County.