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Workshops for clergy, educators, law enforcement, and medical or other professionals concerning issues of sexual assault- Community education provides workshops that educate the public on sexual assault issues- Presentations are tailored to the goals and needs of the group covering topics such as: date rape, sexual harassment, and general sexual assault

Provides individualized supportive services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Services include:- 24 hours/7 days a week crisis line- Assistance with writing protective orders- Care and Share Corner: Offers free clothing, blankets, school supplies, and toiletries - Crisis intervention- Emergency hotel/motel safe homing- Emergency financial assistance- Personal advocacy- Safety planning- Specialized information and referral - Support groups- Transportation and accompaniment to court or the hospital for a forensic exam

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

Offers community education services to youth, parents, educators, and the public. The Annex provides two options, in person or virtual, for presentations to ensure everyone has access to vital sexual health education. Other topics include:- Birth control methods- Consent- Gender identity and sexual orientation- Healthy relationships and communication- Mental health 101- Professional development trainings and workshops- Puberty and anatomy- Sexual decision making- Sexual exploitation- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) prevention, and other presentations

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 victim-centered advocacy services for individuals and families affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and related crimes. Advocates offer confidential, nonjudgmental support by listening, providing information and referrals, and helping individuals identify their options while respecting each person's right to guide their own process and make their own decisions.Services include:- Advocacy: Assistance obtaining Emergency Protective Orders, Permanent Restraining Orders, Stalking/Harassment Orders, Temporary Restraining Orders, housing, community services, and medical appointments- Confidential services- Community education and professional training- Crisis line- Emergency services, including transportation to medical facilities, law enforcement, and safe housing- Individual and group support- Prevention and Rapid Rehousing services through the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)- Safety planning

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 victim-centered advocacy services for individuals and families affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and related crimes. Advocates offer confidential, nonjudgmental support by listening, providing information and referrals, and helping individuals identify their options while respecting each person's right to guide their own process and make their own decisions.Services include:- Advocacy: Assistance obtaining Emergency Protective Orders, Permanent Restraining Orders, Stalking/Harassment Orders, Temporary Restraining Orders, housing, community services, and medical appointments- Confidential services- Community education and professional training- Crisis line- Emergency services, including transportation to medical facilities, law enforcement, and safe housing- Individual and group support- Prevention and Rapid Rehousing services through the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)- Safety planning

Provides victim-centered advocacy services for individuals and families affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and related crimes. Advocates offer confidential, nonjudgmental support by listening, providing information and referrals, and helping individuals identify their options while respecting each person's right to guide their own process and make their own decisions.Services include:- Advocacy: Assistance obtaining Emergency Protective Orders, Permanent Restraining Orders, Stalking/Harassment Orders, Temporary Restraining Orders, housing, community services, and medical appointments- Confidential services- Community education and professional training- Crisis line- Emergency services, including transportation to medical facilities, law enforcement, and safe housing- Individual and group support- Prevention and Rapid Rehousing services through the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)- Safety planning

Provides victim-centered advocacy services for individuals and families affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and related crimes. Advocates offer confidential, nonjudgmental support by listening, providing information and referrals, and helping individuals identify their options while respecting each person's right to guide their own process and make their own decisions.Services include:- Advocacy: Assistance obtaining Emergency Protective Orders, Permanent Restraining Orders, Stalking/Harassment Orders, Temporary Restraining Orders, housing, community services, and medical appointments- Confidential services- Community education and professional training- Crisis line- Emergency services, including transportation to medical facilities, law enforcement, and safe housing- Individual and group support- Prevention and Rapid Rehousing services through the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)- Safety planning

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

Uses culturally based training, technical assistance, strategies, resources, tools, and a wide range of events and activities to engage and support survivors of sexual violence, advocates, service providers, community, and allies that are working to end sexual violence and sex trafficking across Minnesota's 11 federally recognized Tribal Nations, urban Native bases, and Tribal communities across the country.Services are provided through educational trainings, policy forums, and public awareness.

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 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 violenceAgency ContactBemidjiBemidji Office1510 Bemidji AvenueBemidji, MN 56601(218)444-9524 or (800)708-27278 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 12 noon FridayBemidji State UniversityStudent Center for Health & Counseling - Cedar 111Bemidji, MN 5660110 am - 1 pm Mondays, 1 pm - 4 pm TuesdaysNorthwest Technical CollegeStudent Success CenterBemidji, MN 5660112:30 pm - 2:30 pm ThursdaysAitkinAitkin Office312 Minnesota Avenue N, Suite 2009Aitkin, MN 55431(218)927-6226 or (866)-747-50088 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 12 noon FridayPark RapidsPark Rapids Office323 Main Avenue SPark Rapids, MN 56470(218)237-0300 or (800)-708-27278 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 12 noon FridayBagleyBagley Office79 Spencer AvenueBagley, MN 56621(218)308-6244 or (800)708-27278 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 12 noon FridayGrand RapidsGrand Rapids Office9 Willow LaneGrand Rapids, MN 55744(218)326-5008 or (866)-747-50088 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 12 noon FridayMN North College - Itasca CampusBackes Student Center - 105AGrand Rapids, MN 5574411 am - 2 pm Monday, WednesdayWalkerWalker Office609 Minnesota Avenue WWalker, MN 56484?(218)547-4892 or (800)708-2727?8 am - 5 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 12 noon Friday?

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

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 libraryNOTE: Advocates are not mandated reporters and cannot provide legal advice

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, and child abuse within the community.

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 assistance and support to member programs and training to allied professionals throughout Minnesota by offering services such as:- Advocacy Support: Assists in developing practical tools and resources to support advocates. Supports advocates through technical assistance including, training, resources, sharing of information, expertise, and making connections.- Medical Forensic Compliance: Aims to improve consistency regarding medical forensic exam access, quality, and payment processes for sexual assault victims across the state of Minnesota- Prevention: Works with communities, organizations, and individuals throughout Minnesota to eliminate the root causes of sexual violence, including the norms, behaviors, and environments that contribute to a person causing harm- Public Policy: Works towards identifying and strengthening sexual violence prevention approaches, supporting adequate funding for victim service advocacy programs, and building a strong justice system response to sexual violence through effective laws and policies- Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking: Leadership in statewide Safe Harbor initiatives and legislation- Sexual Violence Justice Institute: Works with communities to create a comprehensive, victim-centered response through multidisciplinary collaborations, leadership development, training, and technical assistanceNOTE: MNCASA does not provide direct advocacy services, and cannot guarantee confidentiality. Individuals seeking free and confidential advocacy services can find one using a locator tool online at rapehelpmn.org.

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