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

- 24-hour crisis intervention - Crisis advocacy includes emergency support, crisis intervention counseling, and offers information to victims/survivors, their friends, and their families - Medical and legal information and support includes assistance in applying for Harassment Claims, Orders for Protection, Victim's Reparations, providing legal options and referrals, and support getting medical treatment. - On-going support and direct advocacy for victims/survivors of sexual violence within local communities

Services for individuals who have experienced domestic abuse/violence: - Emergency residential women's shelter with no-cost services for women and their children - 24-Hour crisis, Information and Referral line - Community education: Public speaking and professional training - Legal advocacy: Assist with safety planning, support, filing orders for protection and harassment restraining orders, including accompaniment and support during court hearings - Support groups

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

Domestic or sexual abuse survivors support group

Services include: - Individual and group information and support - Referrals - Accompaniment to area resources including: - Medical - Legal - Law enforcement - Other available community services - Community Education - Networking with community groups and professionals - Culturally appropriate services for Native American survivors of sexual violence Agency Contact Bemidji Bemidji Office 1510 Bemidji Avenue Bemidji, MN 56601 (218)444-9524 or (800)708-2727 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 12 noon Friday Bemidji State University Lower Hobson Memorial Union (HMU) - North Conference Room Bemidji, MN 56601 8 am - 1 pm Monday, Wednesday Northwest Technical College Room 311 Bemidji, MN 56601 8 am - 12 noon Friday Aitkin Aitkin Office 312 Minnesota Avenue N, Suite 2009 Aitkin, MN 55431 (218)927-6226 or (866)-747-5008 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 12 noon Friday Park Rapids Park Rapids Office 323 Main Avenue S Park Rapids, MN 56470 (218)237-0300 or (800)-708-2727 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 12 noon Friday Bagley Bagley Office 79 Spencer Avenue Bagley, MN 56621 (218)694-2210 or (800)708-2727 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 12 noon Friday Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Office 9 Willow Lane Grand Rapids, MN 55744 (218)326-5008 or (866)-747-5008 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 12 noon Friday Walker Walker Office 609 Minnesota Avenue W Walker, MN 56484 (218)547-4892 or (800)708-2727 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 12 noon Friday ?

The crisis line is covered by staff and trained volunteer advocates who offer support, information, and encouragement

Provides free civil legal services to youth who have been sexually exploited as well as training to Regional Navigators and other service providers on identifying legal issues.

Individual and group counseling is offered for both youth and adults who have been affected by sexual assault: - Individual counseling is provided one-on-one with a license therapist - Art Group: weekly open group that utilizes art for healing - Yoga Group: trauma-informed yoga practice specifically designed for survivors PAVSA routinely adds new support groups according to need

- Advocacy - Community education on sexual assault and healthy relationships - Hospital outreach - Professional training on sexual assault, professional boundaries with clients, etc. - Support groups for survivors of rape, adult survivors, parents of survivors

24-hour hotline answered by trained sexual assault advocates, providing support and education

Provides a full range of individual and family counseling services with an expertise in families affected by sexual abuse, neglect or trauma. Sensitive to the needs of families with diverse ethnic heritages. Therapists address issues concerning: - Attachment problems - Healing the parent-child relationship following abuse of the child - Anxiety - Possible sexual abuse of a child - Post-traumatic stress related to a history of abuse - Prevention of future abuse in families

Assists, advocates, and coordinates mental health services for American Indians. Services: - Individual, family, and group counseling - Specialized services for youth/adolescents and children - Anger management - Grief counseling - Family violence counseling for child abuse, elder abuse, parent abuse, spousal abuse, and for adult incest survivors - Runaway counseling - Child sexual assault counseling - Play, art, and recreation therapies - Therapist referrals

Direct, confidential services to victims of sexual assault: - 24 hour information, referral, crisis phone service, and medical outreach - Advocacy and outreach by staff and volunteers; legal advocacy provided when working with law enforcement and Ramsey County prosecutors - Emergency financial assistance, depending on availability of funds. Limited to once a year. Call for information. - Individual counseling - May provide emergency transportation and assistance with coordinating community resources

A skills group for male identified youth who have experienced trauma. The goals are healing trauma, preventing violence, and building community. Drum Beat utilizes drums, other musical instruments and reflective discussions to engage youth in healing trauma. Program serves young men who have experienced physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as domestic violence, community violence, witnessing traumatic events.

Skills group program for youth who have been sexually abused and their non-offending parents. The group uses a whole family approach to healing. Program goals are to heal and strengthen youth who have experienced abuse so they can grow to their full potential; and their families so they can move forward to create a strong, safe environment for their children.

Direct, confidential services to victims of sexual assault: - 24 hour information, referral, crisis phone service, and medical outreach - Advocacy and outreach by staff and volunteers; legal advocacy provided when working with law enforcement and Ramsey County prosecutors - Emergency financial assistance, depending on availability of funds. Limited to once a year. Call for information. - Individual counseling - May provide emergency transportation and assistance with coordinating community resources