Operates a 24-hour support line staffed by trained advocates. Offers services such as: - Accompany and support in making a police report and/or sexual assault forensic exam at North Shore Health Hospital - Confidential advocacy and emotional support - Emergency short-term safe housing for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault - Free and confidential support for adults and youth ages 13 years and up who can access services without a parent's permission or knowledge - Legal advocacy including obtaining a Harassment Restraining Order (HRO) or Order for Protection (OFP) - Survivor support groups - Referral to additional resources and a lending library NOTE: Advocates are not mandated reporters and cannot provide legal advice

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

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

Assessments for: - Anger - Cognitive status - Domestic violence - Domestic violence inventory - Medical procedures like surgery and surrogacy - Parenting capacity - Psychological assessments - Psychosexual assessments

- Staff available for consultation with parents, schools, or other community groups/leaders - Speakers bureau for presentations on topics such as self-esteem, grief and loss, addiction, abuse, anger, stress, parenting, eating disorders, etc.

Services are victim-centered, which means individuals will guide their own process, make their own decisions, and have staff provide information, support, and referrals. Services include: - Advocacy: Assistance in obtaining Emergency Protective Orders, Permanent Restraining Orders, Stalking/Harassment Orders, Temporary Restraining Orders, housing, community services, and medical appointments - Confidentiality - Community education and professional training - Crisis line - Emergency Services: Transportation to medical facilities, law enforcement, safe housing, etc. - Individual and group support - Prevention and/or Rapid Rehousing: Services provided by the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP - Safety planning

Provides a variety of individual, group, and organizational training to help educate and raise awareness about various topics. Services include: - Community awareness opportunities to provide information at community events, public spaces, and resource fairs - Educational presentations to fit the needs of community partners regarding abuse, body safety, domestic violence, exploitation, healthy relationships, human trafficking, and sexual violence - Professional training topics on child abuse, domestic violence, roles of an advocate, sexual exploitation, trafficking, and victims' rights

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

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

Domestic or sexual abuse survivors support group

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

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

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 free and confidential services to those affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking/exploitation, and high-risk youth in Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood, and Yellow Medicine counties. Confidential services: - Accompaniment to court - Assistance with petitioning for an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order - Community education - Crisis line - Emergency transportation, and/or assistance - Information, referrals, and resources - Temporary emergency safe housing - Systems coordination - Support group - Youth Programs: Provides youth the ability to teach and learn from their peers about confidence, communication, safety, and life skills. Emergency assistance includes, but is not limited to, the following expenses: - Crime Scene cleanup - Grant funds are used to meet crime victims' emergency needs when available - Purchase and installation of necessary home security devices - 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, such as medical and criminal justice facilities - Victim reimbursement for reasonable travel and living expenses incurred due to a change in venue 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. Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP may be available through pre-screening.

Provides legal representation on issues related to: - Benefits - Custody - Family law matters - Housing - Immigration - Orders for protection May help with the following for victims of human trafficking: - Expungements - Housing - HROs ?- OFPs - Other civil legal problems - Public benefit issues

Provides public speaking opportunities for schools, churches, and community organizations to educate and promote awareness of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and homelessness within the community.

- Community Education: Offers presentations and facilitated dialogs to community groups and individuals on the basics of domestic and/or sexual violence, signs, intervention and awareness. Participating groups have included faith-based groups, civic and service clubs, and social justice-oriented organizations. - Community Events and Resource Fairs: Participates in numerous resource and wellness fairs throughout the metro area every year. Organizations can contact Alexandra House if they are organizing an event or fair and would like to have Alexandra House represented. - Professional Trainings and Collaborations: Offers a variety of trainings tailored for various professional groups to respond to and prevent domestic and sexual violence - Student and Youth Education: Provides a tailored learning experience for youth and students in grades 3rd and above about domestic or sexual abuse

Services are victim-centered, which means individuals will guide their own process, make their own decisions, and have staff provide information, support, and referrals. Services include: - Advocacy: Assistance in obtaining Emergency Protective Orders, Permanent Restraining Orders, Stalking/Harassment Orders, Temporary Restraining Orders, housing, community services, and medical appointments - Confidentiality - Community education and professional training - Crisis line - Emergency Services: Transportation to medical facilities, law enforcement, safe housing, etc. - Individual and group support - Prevention and/or Rapid Rehousing: Services provided by the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP - Safety planning

Assessments for: - Anger - Cognitive status - Domestic violence - Domestic violence inventory - Medical procedures like surgery and surrogacy - Parenting capacity - Psychological assessments - Psychosexual assessments

Offers support to individuals with a wide array of backgrounds, ages, and mental health issues. Licensed therapists provide a variety of services for the following: - ADHD ?- Adjustment disorders ?- Anger management problems ?- Anxiety problems ?- Autism spectrum disorders ?- Depression ?- Developmental disabilities ?- Domestic violence ?- Emotional and behavioral disturbance ?- Learning disorders ?- Mood disorders ?- Oppositional/Conduct problems ?- Parenting issues ?- Personality disorders ?- Relationship difficulties ?- Serious mental illness ?- Traumatic brain injuries Services include: - Critical Incident Stress Debriefing: Provides group and individual support following a critical incident/trauma in or affection the workplace - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): Group psychoeducation, individual therapy, and crisis intervention - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Evaluation: Diagnostic clarification, determination of personality issues, intellectual status, and learning styles or disabilities - Psychiatry: Assessment and medication monitoring - Relationship counseling for couples - Therapy for individuals and families

Provides a variety of individual, group, and organizational training to help educate and raise awareness about various topics. Services include: - Community awareness opportunities to provide information at community events, public spaces, and resource fairs - Educational presentations to fit the needs of community partners regarding abuse, body safety, domestic violence, exploitation, healthy relationships, human trafficking, and sexual violence - Professional training topics on child abuse, domestic violence, roles of an advocate, sexual exploitation, trafficking, and victims' rights

Provides a variety of individual, group, and organizational training to help educate and raise awareness about various topics. Services include: - Community awareness opportunities to provide information at community events, public spaces, and resource fairs - Educational presentations to fit the needs of community partners regarding abuse, body safety, domestic violence, exploitation, healthy relationships, human trafficking, and sexual violence - Professional training topics on child abuse, domestic violence, roles of an advocate, sexual exploitation, trafficking, and victims' rights

Provides a variety of individual, group, and organizational training to help educate and raise awareness about various topics. Services include: - Community awareness opportunities to provide information at community events, public spaces, and resource fairs - Educational presentations to fit the needs of community partners regarding abuse, body safety, domestic violence, exploitation, healthy relationships, human trafficking, and sexual violence - Professional training topics on child abuse, domestic violence, roles of an advocate, sexual exploitation, trafficking, and victims' rights

Offers support to individuals with a wide array of backgrounds, ages, and mental health issues. Licensed therapists provide a variety of services for the following: - ADHD - Adjustment disorders - Anger management problems - Anxiety problems - Autism spectrum disorders - Depression - Developmental disabilities - Domestic violence - Emotional and behavioral disturbance - Learning disorders - Mood disorders - Oppositional/Conduct problems - Parenting issues - Personality disorders - Relationship difficulties - Serious mental illness - Traumatic brain injuries Services include: - Critical Incident Stress Debriefing: Provides group and individual support following a critical incident/trauma in or affection the workplace - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): Group psychoeducation, individual therapy, and crisis intervention - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Provides EAP services for many companies, both local and national. Most EAPs allow 3-5 sessions for brief counseling, consultation, and referral services - Evaluation: Diagnostic clarification, determination of personality issues, intellectual status, and learning styles or disabilities - Psychiatry: Assessment and medication monitoring - Relationship counseling: For couples - Therapy: For individuals and families

Training and education for healthcare professionals, law enforcement officials, members of the clergy and other faith-based leaders, community organizations, corporations, and professional associations on the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual violence.