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 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 community education about domestic violence, intimate partner violence, healthy relationships, and other abusive behaviors to the public. Offers information and tips on the website about helping someone who is experiencing abuse, electronic device safety, effects on domestic violence on children, dating and teen violence, and family and friends of victims of domestic violence. Southern Valley Alliance offers awareness training presentations and builds relationships with community partners about domestic violence, education to youth, inform neighbors, and other community groups. Volunteer opportunities are available to anyone interested. A variety of volunteer opportunities for all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Positions include Crisis Line Advocate, Community Outreach, Court Advocate, Support Group Facilitator, Office Support, Pop-Up Volunteer, Set Up and Tear Down, Child Care Provider, and more.

Provides support services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. The center also works with children who have witnessed abuse. Additional services include: - Advocacy and follow-up support - Court accompaniment - Crisis information - Education programs - Information and referral - Intake assessments for coordinated entry housing programs - Order for protection and harassment restraining - Order filling assistance - Reparations assistance - Safety planning - Support groups Also accepts donations of cell phones and inkjet cartridges. Cell phones are offered to individuals who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault so they may place emergency (911) phone calls. Other cell phones and inkjet cartridges are mailed to a company that recycles the phones and in turn, donates to Crisis Resource Center of Steele County.

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

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

- 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, and more

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 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.

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

Advocates will present on any of the following topics or provide materials for: - Community Involvement in Ending Domestic Violence - How to Actively Address Domestic Violence - Men's Use of Violence in Intimate Partner Relationships - Teen Dating Violence - The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children - Understanding Domestic Violence - Women's Use of Violence in Intimate Partner Relationships

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

General presentations on domestic violence including topics of: domestic violence, women's advocates, dating violence, engaging boys and men in violence prevention, healthy relationships, human trafficking, stalking, LGBTQ+ dating violence, sexual violence, digital dating violence, and more. Pop-Up Advocacy in the community. See website for more information. Online support groups offered, YouTube presentations and trainings available.

Bluff Country Family Resources provides crisis response and ongoing supportive services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Services include a 24-hour crisis line providing immediate telephone connection with a trained volunteer advocate who can provide immediate in-person crisis response services. The advocate can also assist with obtaining a protective order / temporary restraining order, safety planning, and accompaniment to court or legal services (restraining orders, stalking/harassment orders, divorce proceedings, child custody issues, or other related legal concerns). Emergency financial assistance may also be available for food, gas, or other basic necessities (on a case-by-case basis). Other services include ongoing emotional support including mutual support groups for survivors of domestic violence, harassment, or stalking and information and referral to appropriate community agencies including referrals for male survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault.

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. 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

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

Domestic or sexual abuse survivors support group

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 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 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 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.

Offers a variety of advocacy programs including: - Counseling for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse - Community education and professional training - Support groups: Topics include violence education and self-sufficiency - Volunteer program: Roles may include community education, fundraising, office operations, and client services

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 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.

- 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, and more