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Advocacy Services - Violence Prevention Center - Grand Marais

21 West 2nd Street, Suite B, Grand Marais, MN 55604

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

Hours

  • Office: 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday
  • Support Line: 24 hours/7 days a week
(218)387-1262
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Intake 24-Hour Support Line

(218)387-1237
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Additional Intake 24-Hour Support Line

Interpretation services

Language Line Interpreter Services available by request

Application process

Call to make an appointment; walk in

Service area

Cook County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

  • No Fee

Application Process

  • Walk In

Hours of Operation

  • Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
  • Open Saturday or Sunday
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

Last Assured

09/17/2025

Providing organization

Violence Prevention Center - Grand Marais

The Violence Prevention Center is a victim-centered advocacy agency that provides free and confidential advocacy services to victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, teen dating violence, stalking, harassment, child abuse, elder abuse, and more in Cook County.