- A safe shelter for women who have been battered in a relationship - 60 day limit has been set on how long one can stay - Children are welcome, with legal guardian/parent - Every woman makes her own decision to stay in the relationship, divorce or separate - The role of the shelter is not to make decisions for her but to support her in the decision she makes - Non-judgmental Services provided: - Help in filling out Orders For Protection - Individual and/or group advocacy - Accompaniment - Safety planning - Support groups - Wellness Program - Food Program

Advocacy services by skilled volunteers who provide a lifeline for victims and their families in need of safe housing, orders for protection, financial assistance, documentation of injuries, and individual safety planning. Program includes: - Community and professional education - Domestic abuse support groups - Individual appointments - Legal advocacy

Offers confidential support to women facing unplanned pregnancies. Services offered include: - Emotional support and compassionate companionship - Free and confidential assistance with no pressure or judgment - Guidance on parenting skills and adoption information - Pregnancy testing and education on pregnancy options - Provision of maternity and baby items - Referrals to medical care, counseling, and community resources

Crisis response offered through a partnership between Zumbro Valley Health Center, South Central Human Relations Center, and Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center. Counselors help individuals reach a place of emotional and physical safety, and then direct the them to community resources that offer longer-term support. They also provide over the phone assessments, safety plans and support. Counselors connect individuals to local teams able to meet the individual where they are and provide additional support. Mobile teams complete confidential comprehensive crisis assessments. A crisis assessment is an immediate, face-to-face evaluation by 2 crisis-trained mental health practitioners consulting with a mental health professional. The assessment helps do the following: - Assess current risks and life events - Assess level of functioning - Assess mental health symptoms - Assess the protective factors that the individual has available in the crisis - Assess mental health symptoms - Provide a support network - Take into account cultural considerations Provides immediate intervention to aid the individual in relieving current symptoms of the mental health crisis. Teams may provide the following services as deemed therapeutically appropriate: - Coordination with other local providers - Development of coping skills - Education - Means removal - Referrals to crisis residential services if available - Referrals to emergency departments - Safety planning - Situational deescalation

The Women's Shelter and Support Center provides a 24-hour domestic violence outreach program. Satellite offices are located in Dodge and Fillmore Counties. Services include: - Emergency telephone assistance and in person crisis intervention - Information and referrals and safety planning - Emergency services including a safe shelter for women and their children leaving any type of current domestic violence relationship - Emergency food, clothing, and transportation, etc. - Legal advocacy including harassment restraining orders/injunctions and court support - Provides general domestic violence information for the public - Assistance with arrangements for pets may be available

Provides services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, dating violence, elder abuse, trafficking, and general crime who are native and non-native women, men, and youth who live on or near the White Earth Reservation. Services provided include: - 24 hours/7 days a week crisis line support for victims - Assistance with orders for protection, harassment restraining orders, safety planning, victim impact statements, and applying for Minnesota reparations claims for survivors - Child advocacy center - Community outreach - Court, trial, and sentencing accompaniment and support - Direct services such as crisis intervention, advocacy, transportation, empowerment sessions, and information and referral of resources - Information on elder abuse, community outreach, and education - Safe harbor for youth who engage in prostitution - Shelter access and safe housing

Responds to mental health crises or emergencies with telephone or face-to-face assessment, intervention and stabilization services at home, school or in the community. Emergencies can be a behavioral, emotional or psychiatric situation needing a timely intervention to reduce the possibility of physical harm. Staff also provide necessary safety planning and short-term therapeutic services to assist in recovery from a crisis.

Assists with clients experiencing domestic violence by: - Assists in obtaining orders for protection (OFPs) - Assists victims in safety planning - Court advocacy ??- Crisis hotline for those who are victims of domestic or sexual violence - Informs victims of their rights and reparations - Providing information regarding domestic violence - Provides support if reporting to law enforcement - Provides referrals to other agencies - Supports clients as needed - Support group for victims

Provide resources and support for Latinos who are victims of a crime, domestic violence, or sexual assault. All services are provided in English and Spanish. Services provided: - 24 hours/7 days a week crisis line for victims of a crime, domestic violence, and sexual assault - Assistance and Court Accompaniment for Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: Assistance in applying for orders for protection and accompaniment through the civil court process. Helps in reporting sexual assault or domestic violence to local police and accompanies the criminal court process. - Domestic violence and sexual assault support groups - Helps victims apply for reparations - Referrals to relevant community resources such as shelter, mental health counseling, legal assistance, and support with residency or status-related needs NOTE: CLUES does not provide legal advice and will refer clients to community resources for legal assistance.

A mental health crisis response team that will respond to crisis situations 24 hours/7 days a week with a goal of having a staff member arrive in-person within 45 minutes of dialing. Will work with individuals on: - Feelings of increased anxiety/panic - Feelings of increased depression - Feeling overwhelmed - Life stressors that are impacting mental health - Out of control behavior that does not need physical intervention - Parent/child conflicts - Suicidal thoughts or thoughts of self-harm Crisis Response services are not appropriate when: - Intoxication or criminal behavior has happened - Medical treatment or transportation is required - Physical restraints are required - Someone attempted or is high-risk of suicide (call 911) - Someone showing signs of aggression or violence (call 911)

Crisis Services: Ramsey County's mobile crisis team provides stabilization services, de-escalation, crisis intervention, mental health assessments, and initial crisis plans. Crisis services are available to all children in homes, schools, or institutions in Ramsey County, regardless of the family's ability to pay or type of insurance. Case Management: for families with children who have serious and long-lasting mental health needs. Designed to help them and their families navigate the mental health system, services are provided in a culturally sensitive manner. Case managers develop a treatment plan with the family, provide referrals to community resources, create a supportive team of professionals, and assist parents in advocating for their child's mental health needs. Project Enhance: staff work with small caseloads of children with Severe Emotional Disturbance challenges in Ramsey County school districts of Mounds View, Roseville, White Bear Lake, North St. Paul or Oakdale. They develop a treatment plan with the family, provide referrals to community resources, create a supportive team of professionals, and assist parents in advocating for their child's mental health needs. Project Assist: provides early intervention though in-home, culturally competent, comprehensive mental health assessments and brief case management to infants, toddlers and school-aged children. Works with the family to ensure child receives appropriate mental health services. Youth Engagement Program (YEP): works with families of children, youth and teens who regularly skip school or have a history of running away. YEP helps assess and resolve family or mental health issues that contribute to this behavior through case management and referrals to mental health programs and professionals.

Txt4Life is a suicide prevention resource available in many counties in MN. The Txt4Life program uses texting as a way for those in crisis or contemplating suicide to anonymously reach out and ask for free and confidential help. When individuals text the word "LIFE" to 61222 they are connected with a trained counselor who will help them by listening, providing tools and resources, and helping them get to a safe place, both emotionally and physically. currently operating 12 noon - 3 am CST daily

Provides a comprehensive plan for counseling, education, and support. The goal is to meet the mental health needs of White Earth Tribal members and their families by increasing family interactions, healthier lifestyles, and positive communication for all members. Services include: - Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS): Holistic approach that places the person at the center of all interventions. The goal is to restore each person's ability for independent living, socialization and effective life management. ARMHS instructs, assists, and supports the person in areas such as medication, education, and monitoring basic social and living skills. Assistance is also provided with mental illness symptom management, household management, employment support and transition to community living. - Assessments and evaluations for mental health. Diagnostic assessments and psychological testing for all ages. - Case management services - Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) to provide psychotherapy and skills training - Crisis intervention - Mental health counseling for adults, children, and families. Services are based on individual, child, and family needs.

Provides advocacy services for victims of domestic violence, human/labor trafficking, and sexual assault, or victims of a general crime such as elder abuse, identity theft, robbery, stalking, or theft. Services provided include: - Assistance at the hospital or law enforcement center - Crisis response and intervention - Legal advocacy and/or criminal justice system intervention, such as assistance with filing protective orders - Occasional transportation services - Safety planning and short-term emergency placement services - Specialized information and referral for locating resources and obtaining vouchers for household items - Support groups for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

Provides shelter for domestic violence survivors and their children. Pets are also welcome to the shelter. All basic needs including meals are provided.

Provides 24 hours/7 days a week hotline connecting youth and young adults to housing, mental health support, employment, necessities to meet one's basic needs, caring adults, legal services, advocacy, health care, and other community resources.

Serves victims of sexual assault and teen relationship abuse through a range of services: - Telephone crisis response - Short-term counseling - Responds to local hospital emergency rooms - Legal advocacy - Safe at Home application assistance for address confidentiality - Support group for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse designed to help people begin to recover from the effects of trauma and to help them find ways to grow, flourish and enjoy healthy relationships and happier lives. Individuals receive support from peers and advocates. Individuals learn about dynamics and the culture surrounding sexual violence, common reactions and feelings, as well as coping skills that may aid in the healing process. - Works with victims of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation Also offers community education speakers on a range of topics such as: Bullying, cyberbullying, sexting, healthy relationships, impact of domestic violence on child witnesses, media violence, sexual assault awareness and prevention, and teen dating violence

Street outreach provides: - Basic needs - Community resources - Education - Referrals - Supplies to youth who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness Street Outreach worker meets with youth at the following locations: - Place of Hope - Salvation Army - Emergency services - Parks - Bus stations - Libraries - Schools - Other public locations within the greater Saint Cloud area

Provide support to those who have been affected by domestic violence or sexual assault. Services may include: - 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: Provides a hotline for advocacy, resources, and shelter for all victims of violence. The hotline provides information and safety planning to support victims. - Advocacy: Legal advocates can help victims navigate and explain the legal system in criminal and civil protective order cases. Helps victims work with local police, city, and county attorneys to advocate on the victim's behalf. Assist in filing Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders. Attend court hearings with victims to provide information and support and more. - Emergency Shelter: A 24-hour domestic violence and sexual violence emergency shelter within Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, and Pine counties. The Black Dog Hill Shelter provides secure emergency shelter and access to basic needs to survivors and children. Basic needs include meals, toiletries, clothing, linens, diapers, laundry facilities, and access to a food shelf. - Intervention: Offers a Batterers Intervention Program to those interested and/or court-ordered to participate in a psycho-educational group led by trained professional facilitators. Participants learn to identify abusive behaviors and are taught to react to situations non-abusively and communicate with their partner. - Support Groups: Provides support groups to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through empowerment, conversations, and activities. Meetings are held in-person and virtual and times will vary by county office.

Assists with clients experiencing domestic violence by: - Assists in obtaining orders for protection (OFPs) - Assists victims in safety planning - Court advocacy ??- Crisis hotline for those who are victims of domestic or sexual violence - Informs victims of their rights and reparations - Providing information regarding domestic violence - Provides support if reporting to law enforcement - Provides referrals to other agencies - Supports clients as needed - Support group for victims

Provides pregnancy resources, including: - Center has videos, literature, cassette tapes, and speakers available upon request - Emergency baby food, formula, and diapers - Free pregnancy tests - Learn to Earn program: Participants attend classes, read books, and watch videos to earn points, which are then used to "purchase" items such as baby furniture and baby clothing. - Maternity and infant/child clothing, baby care books, and toys - Pro-life counseling services - Staffed by trained volunteers

Provides free pregnancy testing and information on pregnancy.

Provide case management to adults with mental illness to help them obtain necessary mental health services, financial assistance and other supports.

Responds to mental health crises or emergencies with telephone or face-to-face assessment, intervention and stabilization services at home, school or in the community. Emergencies can be a behavioral, emotional or psychiatric situation needing a timely intervention to reduce the possibility of physical harm. Staff also provide necessary safety planning and short-term therapeutic services to assist in recovery from a crisis.

24-hour mental health emergency line for persons or family member experiencing a mental health crisis. Crisis Response Team is also available if the person requires in person crisis intervention.