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Collaborative effort with Family Services Rochester, the Women's Shelter, and Olmsted County Child and Family Services.

- Children's Domestic Violence Education and Support Group: Serves children of all ages who have been impacted by domestic violence. Children may attend with a female parent/caregiver. Through discussions, art and creative play, children ages 5 and older explore a variety of issues. Children learn about domestic violence, how to be safe, not to take on the responsibility of the behavior of others, and self-care.

- Women's Domestic Violence Group: Serves women who have been impacted by domestic violence. Through curriculum and guided discussions, women explore a variety of related issues. Women have education and support to be safe from violence. Childcare is provided for children under age 5. Groups are offered in English and Spanish.

Groups meet in conjunction. Women and children are provided a light meal before groups begin. Transportation assistance available.

Program services are for children and young adults, ages birth - 24, or those of a family member or friend, who have experienced neglect, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, or have witnessed domestic violence. Services provided:

- 24-hour hotline

- Age-appropriate support groups during the school year and outings/activities during the summer

- Assistance with child-related appointments (school enrollment, medical, dental, etc.) or issues

- Crisis intervention

- One-on-one positive parenting training

- Resources and referrals

- Safety planning

Provides a national parenting helpline for parents in need of support and resources. Services also include: - Conducting research on effective community-based strategies to strengthen families - Maintains information about Parents Anonymous groups across the country - Parents Anonymous Program serves the entire family through free, weekly, ongoing, community-based Parents Anonymous Adult and Children's Support Groups - Provides training and technical assistance on parent and shared leadership to community-based organizations and government agencies at the county, state, and national levels - Publications and newsletters on the website

Advocates offer a full range of services to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, community violence, and human trafficking, including individual counseling, advocacy for restraining/protection/harassment orders, safety planning, and assistance securing safe housing.

- MARPÉ program: Female survivors combine healing circles, counseling, and resource support

- Oasis KidsPlace (ages 2–17): Provides age-specific emotional support and advocacy, as caregivers participate in MARPÉ

Additional services include school advocacy,  Kids Ending Relationship Violence, and restorative training for service providers.

Provides emergency housing and assistance to individuals and families escaping domestic or sexual violence. Additional services include:

- Advocates walk with survivors through the legal process, help fill out orders for protection, attend court hearings, provide information, and offer legal advocacy - Community resources for individuals experiencing abuse (emotional, physical, and sexual) - Emergency safe housing and safety planning for women and their children. Adults can bring their pets with them to the shelter until staff get them connected with the pet safe housing program for a longer-term solution. - Information and referral - Individual support as well as support groups for adults (domestic and sexual violence), as well as children and youth (domestic and sexual violence)

Provides open support groups designed for survivors of sexual assault and sexual abuse. Groups are led by trained facilitators.

Offers a variety of advocacy programs including:

- Counseling for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse

- Community education and professional training

- Support groups: Topics include violence education and self-sufficiency

- Volunteer program: Roles may include community education, fundraising, office operations, and client services

Assists individuals and families who are affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and general crime situations. Services include:

- A 24-hour crisis hotline where trained advocates will listen, support, and provide individuals with information

- Personal advocacy and counseling referrals are available to help with emotional trauma

- Support groups for children dealing with abuse, divorce, foster care, anger management, other high-risk situations, and assistance with Orders for Protection

Offers personal and group support to children who have witnessed violence or been abused. Offers support groups in area schools to discuss topics including:

- Anger management

- Emotional well-being

- Healthy relationships

- Personal safety