Emergency Shelter - Alexandra House
10065 3rd Street NE, Blaine, MN 55434
Eligibility
- 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
Hours
24 hours/7 days a week
Languages
Spanish
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
Call; walk in
Fees
None; donations accepted
Service area
MN
Other Information
Languages
- Spanish
Hours of Operation
- Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
- Open Saturday or Sunday
Application Process
- Walk In
Program Fees
- No Fee
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 servicesOver 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 abuseIn 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.
Last Assured
10/02/2025
Providing organization
Alexandra House
Empowers victims of domestic and sexual violence, and inspires social change through education, support and advocacy