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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

Domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy and therapeutic services program offered through a multi-year grant from the State Office of Justice Programs. Services include: - Case management and resource referrals - Emotional support and coping skills - Group therapy - Individual therapy including art therapy, Narrative Exposure Therapy, play therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Information about victim rights and resources - Learning about abuse, its effects, and opportunities for healing - Legal Advocacy: Court and law enforcement interview accompaniment; applying for an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order - Safety planning

Provides supportive advocacy for a range of support following sexual violence, including: - Assisting in relocating through our collaborations with Day One and Polaris Project - Normalizing and validating feelings around your experience - Offering referrals if needs are outside our scope of services - Providing crisis counseling - Providing information about the reporting process - Seeking shelter at local or state shelters - Translation services through our collaboration with Day One - Transportation assistance to get folks to or back from the hospital for a sexual assault exam Advocates can meet over the phone, video conference, or in-person.

Domestic or sexual abuse survivors support group

- Advocacy - Information on local contacts and support groups - Internet support groups and discussion boards - Information on counseling, treatment, prevention, education, and legislation relating to Clergy Sexual Abuse - National Conference

SNAP is committed to assist clergy sexual abuse victims, survivors, supporters, and their families through a self-support outreach program. Reference MNSNAP website for support group meetings held second Saturday of each month.

- 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

Drop-in center for those whose lives have been affected by sexual or domestic violence: - 24-hour support and advocacy - Assistance with orders for protection - Community education, violence prevention, and protection planning - Legal advocacy - Resource library - Temporary safe housing

Advocacy for victims of sexual violence or harassment, family, friends, community members, and service providers in Goodhue and Wabasha counties. Services include: - Advocacy within criminal justice system - Advocates assist with support and guidance - Free, confidential 24-hour sexual assault hotline Resource for service providers: Goodhue County SMART (Sexual Assault Multi-Disciplinary Action Response Team) works to ensure that the people and agencies responding to a sexual assault survivor are victim-centered and culturally-competent.

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.

Provides support services for victims of domestic and sexual violence, elder abuse, and human trafficking. Services include: - Community advocates - Domestic violence safety planning and response - Hotline for information and referral - Housing (emergency/short-term, including domestic violence shelter) - Safety planning - Sexual assault/rape crisis response - Support groups and talking circles - Traditional healing and referrals - Transportation assistance locally - Transportation assistance including bus fare for relocation

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 24 hour crisis services on toll free number - Information and Referral - Advocacy

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

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.

- 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 services 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

Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention: An intervention and healing program for Native women, girls, and Two Spirit people who have experienced intimate partner violence, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and/or commercial sexual exploitation. Offers counseling and community-based education activities to clients that encourage healing, build resilience, reduce risk of repeat traumas, etc. Healing Journey: A structured peer support group for adult American Indian women ages 18 and over who are challenged by chronic mental health, substance use, and trauma histories. ?Safe Harbor Initiative: A supportive program for youth ages 24 and under who have experienced sexual exploitation or are at risk of sexual exploitation. ?Sexual Assault Advocacy: Provides crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, forensic examination support, and court advocacy for American Indian survivors of sexual violence. Street Outreach: A collaborative street outreach program designed to facilitate a path towards a healthier life for people who are ready to make a positive change. Wawokiye: Provides outreach and services for youth and adults who are experiencing sex trafficking, unsheltered relatives, and those who need services realted to opioid addictions.

Offers a 24-hour crisis and resource information line that provides support services to victims of domestic violence, concerned family, friends, and partner agencies.

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 support services for victims of domestic and sexual violence, elder abuse, and human trafficking. Services include: - Community advocates - Domestic violence safety planning and response - Hotline for information and referral - Housing (emergency/short-term, including domestic violence shelter) - Safety planning - Sexual assault/rape crisis response - Support groups and talking circles - Traditional healing and referrals - Transportation assistance locally - Transportation assistance including bus fare for relocation

Domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy and therapeutic services program offered through a multi-year grant from the State Office of Justice Programs. Services include: - Case management and resource referrals - Emotional support and coping skills - Group therapy - Individual therapy including art therapy, Narrative Exposure Therapy, play therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Information about victim rights and resources - Learning about abuse, its effects, and opportunities for healing - Legal Advocacy: Court and law enforcement interview accompaniment; applying for an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order - Safety planning

Provides on-call services for victims of sexual assault or abuse who are ages 13 and older. Children ages 12 and younger are referred to a clinic specialized to meet their needs. Service includes: - Care of physical injuries - Sexually transmitted disease prevention and education - Pregnancy risk assessment - Evidence collection - Crisis intervention and supportive counseling

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

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

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 ?