Emergency Shelter - Alexandra House
10065 3rd Street NE, Blaine, MN 55434
- Adult domestic and sexual violence victims, and their youth (up to age 18) who are in need of emergency shelter services for safety; primarily serves residents of Anoka County but will serve anyone in need - Offers alternative safety options to male victims
24 hours/7 days a week
Spanish
Interpreters available
Call; walk in
None; donations accepted
MN
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Can accommodate up to 35 victims and survivors at a time. The average length of stay is 19 days, but staff work with each client on an individual basis to help meet their needs and secure housing. Advocates work with residents and their families, offering support and connecting them to community resources, such as: - Connection to internal pet shelter, Linus' Pet Haven for victims who have a beloved pet - Economic assistance - Education/Job training - Medical services Over half of the residents are children. Advocates and volunteers work in partnership with mothers to provide services for the family and children. Staff work with children on: - Child abuse - Parenting - Safety planning - Self-esteem - Sexual abuse In addition, special activities and outings are planned regularly for children to provide free time for moms to plan for the future and fun for the kids. Offers an on-site school. Teachers work with children in the shelter in a classroom setting, allowing children to maintain a daily routine in a safe environment while staying current with classwork.
10/02/2025
Alexandra House
Empowers victims of domestic and sexual violence, and inspires social change through education, support and advocacy