Central Minnesota regional navigator for Safe Harbor program Provides services to sexually exploited youth: - Housing - Mental health services - Employment - Basic needs items - Caring adults - Legal services - Advocacy - Health care - Community resources Training and presentations for community groups to help identify youth involved in sex trafficking. Saving Grace A specialized foster care program for sex trafficked youth under age 18. Assistance with: - Individualized planning - Safe shelter - Food - Clothing - Counseling support - Chemical dependency assistance - Health services - Job search assistance - School goals - Links to community resources - After-care planning

Accepts and responds to and/or investigates reports of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Services may include: - Accepting reports of abuse - Assessment of the initial referral - Consultation to individuals who suspect abuse - Consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem - Dependency investigation - Ongoing support services for children and their families - Temporary placement of children who are removed from the home - Works with the family toward unification or reunification NOTE: In addition to taking reports, child protection screeners are available to explain the reporting statutes, answer questions regarding agency practices and discuss other resources and strategies when reports do not meet criteria for assignment for child protection investigation.

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

A safe place where counselors, therapists, and doctors create a therapeutic living environment to help students who reside in this setting gain the skills they need to succeed in their home, community, and school. Residential care and treatment for boys and girls ages 10-17 in a non-secure setting. There are 20 beds in the Cottage. Youth are referred to the Cottage by County Social Workers, County Probation Officers, Tribal Social Workers, Parents, self-referrals, or the courts. On-site educational programming is provided by Independent School District 318. Each student will earn credit for school attendance during placement at the North Homes Cottage. The following areas are addressed in each resident's plan: - Social/Interpersonal Skills - Emotional Control - Vocational Skills - Independent Living Skills - DBT and skills Students in the Residential Program participate in various program activities and receive services including, but not limited to: - Daily therapeutic/psycho-educational group discussions covering such topics as communication skills, emotions, anger management, gender issues, CD information, stress management, depression and conflict resolution - Individual counseling - Psychiatric evaluation and monitoring - Structured daily recreational/leisure activities - Structured daily schedule addressing daily living skill development - Cultural education, activities and advocacy - Community professional mental health services - On site school programming - Coordination with community resources and agencies - On site health screening and care - Spirituality services Treatment will have individual goals for everyone to complete. The North Homes Cottage provides programming for our Crisis Shelter and 35-Day Evaluations. Referral Contacts 218-327-3000 - Connie Ross, Administrative Director

Provides assistance, investigates, and/or intervenes on behalf of vulnerable adults who are unable to act on their own behalf, manage their own affairs, or who are in immediate danger due to physical or emotional abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect, or abandonment. Services may include: - Authorization for medical treatment - Consultation to individuals who suspect abuse - Removal of the individual to safer surroundings - Services necessary to remove the conditions which have created a threat to life NOTE: Complaints, questions, or concerns involving incidents in facilities licensed by the Health Department - such as hospitals, nursing homes, boarding care homes, supervised living facilities, and assisted living and home health agencies - can be referred to the MN Office of Health Facility Complaints at (651)201-4201 or toll-free at (800)369-7994.

Provides psychological testing, assessment, evaluation, diagnosis and primary treatment to males and females, adolescents and adults, and couples: - Therapy services for survivors of sexual abuse and their families - Treats sexual dysfunctions - Contracts with Minnesota Department of Corrections for offenders Psychological assessments including: - Family assessment - Forensic assessment - Parenting assessment - Predisposition assessment - Psychological assessment - Sexual addiction/compulsivity - Sexual arousal assessment Sexual expression and health issues: - body image - erectile dysfunction - gender transition - Internet porn use - lack of intimacy - low libido - orientation - painful sex - parenting about sex - physical challenges - premature ejaculation - sexless marriage - sexual addiction (sexual compulsivity) - sexual avoidance - sexual confidence - sexual dysfunction (problems during sex) - sexual fetish - sexual trauma

Training for parents on how to manage their child's behavioral issues while improving their relationship with their child. Assistance includes: - Aggressive behaviors - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - Exposure to alcohol/drugs before birth - Oppositional/defiant problems - Severe temper tantrums - The impact of abuse/neglect Requires a 12-14 week commitment to an hour-long session per week

Supports victims of domestic violence or sexual violence immediately after police response. Provides advocacy services throughout Criminal Court proceedings. Arrest must take place in Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Eden Prairie, Edina, Maple Grove, Richfield, Saint Louis Park, or Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC)property. Advocacy services provided: - Assists victims in writing of Orders of Protection and Harassment Orders - Supportive advocacy throughout court proceedings - Some transportation provided

- Advocacy to victims in hospital/medical situations - Psychoeducational group for women who have been involved in the sex industry (or who are at risk of becoming involved) - Referrals for medical, legal, counseling, and other professional referrals are available - Safety planning for people being abused, stalked, or made to feel unsafe - System advocacy services for sexual assault victims in the hospital, law enforcement and in the criminal justice system - One-to-one counseling - Youth prevention education program for ages 12 - 18 year olds (all genders), to help build skills and navigate risky situations, and encourages support systems and local resources for youth

Confidential assistance: - Accompaniment during the court process - Focuses on shifting legal and protective responsibility away from victims of domestic violence to the criminal justice system and provides options and accountability for those who are abusive - Information and referral to legal, medical, and social service agencies - Provides immediate intervention and coordination with law enforcement to assist victims at times of crisis - Offers accompaniment through the justice system and strives to keep victims informed

Offers the following supportive services: - Individual support - Court assistance - Prevention/early intervention education - Parenting information and guidance - Safety planning for children, youth and/or parents - Coordination of assistance with schools and other agencies - Accompaniment when meeting with law enforcement, county attorney staff or social services

Provides support and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault and preventive education for the community Private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to serve women, men and children who have experienced sexual assault Services include: - 24 hour crisis intervention/information line - Trained sexual assault advocates - Support groups for victims/survivors of sexual assault - Public education - Professional training - Legal advocaty (assist clients through criminal justice system, as well as assist in obtaining harrassment and protection orders through the civil court system.) - Supervised internships 24 Hour Advocacy - Contact *866)747-5008 or (218)326-5008 for after hours crisis line

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.

- SafeJourney is a hospital-based domestic abuse advocacy program that provides a response team of both medical personnel and volunteer advocates to address the medical, safety, emotional, and economic needs of victims of intimate partner violence. - Medical staff screen patients for violence issues and document any injuries resulting from domestic violence. Volunteer advocates 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. - Services are free and confidential, and are available to community members as well as for patients of Maple Grove Hospital.

24 hour crisis telephone information and referral

Community based mental health program specializing in recovery from sexual trauma, sexual abuse, and assault for adults and adolescents. Services provided by licensed mental health professionals, professional volunteers and supervised graduate students with training and education in sexual victimization. Clients address histories of single occurrences of abuse or assault to long term victimization. Recovery is based on the client's needs. Issues addressed include: - Relationships - Grief and loss - Symptom relief from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, anxiety, etc. resulting from sexual trauma

Grant funds (when available) are used to meet the emergency needs of crime victims. Emergency assistance includes, but is not limited to, the following expenses: - Cleanup of a crime scene - Purchase and installation of necessary home security devices - Reimbursement for reasonable travel and living expenses that the victim incurred to attend court proceedings that were held at a location other than the place where the crime occurred due to the change in venue - Reimbursement of towing and storage fees incurred due to impoundment of a recovered stolen vehicle - Replacement of necessary property that was lost, damaged or stolen as a result of a crime - Transportation to locations related to the victim's needs as a victim, sch as medical facilities and facilities of the criminal justice system Victims of crime have also received funding through the program for items such as repairing a broken door, installing new locks, and replacing clothing or bedding taken as evidence.

- Provides crisis intervention regarding child abuse/neglect - Provides arrangements for the placement of child, if necessary - Assessments and evaluation - Coordinated investigation with law enforcement - Case management services to include, referrals for services needed in the community and home visits - Provide forensic interviews for alleged maltreatment reports

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

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

- 1-to-1 and support group sessions - Community education - Emergency shelter - Emotional support - Filing Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders - Legal advocacy - Referrals - Safety planning

Individuals can talk to an attorney about victimization. The attorney advises the individual about orders for protection (domestic violence), harassment orders and more.

Emergency shelter provided 24 hours/7 days a week for women and children experiencing domestic violence. Other services include: - Advocacy - Meals - Support

Ensures safe environments and services for adults who may not be able to protect themselves Note: To make a vulnerable adult report, call the Minnesota Vulnerable Adult Reporting Center at (844)880-1574. Reporting center operates 24 hours/7 days a week. If someone requires immediate assistance call 911. Complaints, questions, or concerns involving incidents in facilities licensed by the Health Department; such as, hospitals, nursing homes, boarding care homes, supervised living facilities, assisted living and home health agencies can be referred to the MN Office of Health Facility Complaints at (651)215-8702 or toll-free at (800)369-7994

Bilingual advocates assist with: - Court coordination with legal systems - Crisis intervention - Filing Orders for Protection - Safe housing and relocation - Safety plans and crime victim rights - Supportive listening