Domestic Violence Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 800-799-7233 or Text “START” to 88788 for help
24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.
Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.
Minnesota Day One Crisis Hotline
The abuse is not your fault. You are not alone. For free and confidential help, call the Minnesota Day One Crisis Hotline at 1.866.223.1111.
Whether you’re experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault or sexual violence, human trafficking or simply questioning aspects of your relationship, advocates are available 24/7 to listen and give information and resources.
The Women’s Shelter and Support Center
is committed to serving victims of domestic violence. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are always here for you. We also have Satellite Offices in Kasson, Preston, and the Olmsted County Courthouse. CALL OUR 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE: (507) 285-1010
or 1-800-438-6439
Women's Advocates
Battered women's shelter, 24 hour crisis line, safety, advocacy, support, support groups, childcare, mental health counselor available on-site and Children's Program. Swahili. Age limit for boys is 14.
MINNESOTA
SHELTER
Services
- Household Basic Needs
- Transportation Assistance
- Case Management for Domestic Violence Survivors
- Domestic Violence Children's Counseling
- Emergency Shelter Transportation
- Domestic Violence Counseling
- Domestic Violence Support Group
- Legal Advocacy
- Court Accompaniment
- Domestic Violence Shelter
- Nonresidential Domestic Violence Services for Youth
Special Population
- Deaf
HOPE Coalition
HOPE Coalition works with ordinary people facing extraordinary trauma: domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, homelessness, inability to meet their basic needs. When they come to us they’re frightened, confused, feeling alone; and looking for assistance and guidance as they rebuild their lives. We step in at that point: We restore hope and help rebuild lives.
MINNESOTA
SHELTER
TTY number 651-267-0149
Services
- Food Assistance
- Household Basic Needs
- Transitional Housing
- Transportation Assistance
- Case Management for Domestic Violence Survivors
- Domestic Violence Children's Counseling
- Emergency Shelter Transportation
- Domestic Violence Support Group
- Legal Advocacy
- Court Accompaniment
- Protective/Restraining Order Assistance
- Shelter Serves Adolescent boys
- Nonresidential Services available for Men
- Shelter Serves Men
- Sexual Assault Services
- Domestic Violence Shelter
- Nonresidential Domestic Violence Services for Youth
- Deaf
Women of Nations
Women of Nations provides culturally specific emergency services and support to all who have experienced trauma and domestic, sexual, and dating violence, and empower Native American communities to put an end to all forms of violence.
Services
- Household Basic Needs
- Transportation Assistance
- Domestic Violence Support Group
- Legal Advocacy
- Court Accompaniment
- Legal Immigration/VAWA assistance.
- Domestic Violence Shelter
Special Population
- Black
- Elder
- LGBTQ
- Native American
360 Communities Lewis House - Hastings
A Safe Place to Stay, Getting Support from others, Support for Children, Looking at Options and Community Support. Parental consent required for minors seeking all services except group counseling and support groups.
TTY number 651-451-6896
Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Household Basic Needs
- Case Management for Domestic Violence Survivors
- Domestic Violence Children's Counseling
- Emergency Shelter Transportation
- Domestic Violence Counseling
- Domestic Violence Support Group
- Legal Advocacy
- Court Accompaniment
- Legal Immigration/VAWA assistance.
- Protective/Restraining Order Assistance
- Shelter Serves Adolescent boys
- Nonresidential Services available for Men
- Sexual Assault Services
- Domestic Violence Shelter
- Nonresidential Domestic Violence Services for Youth
Special Population
- Deaf
Asian Women United of Minnesota (AWUM)
Provides crisis intervention, case management, shelter, counseling, support groups, legal advocacy, court accompaniment, and basic needs to victims of domestic violence. Culturally and linguistically relevant for most South East Asian survivors.
Services
- Case Management for Domestic Violence Survivors
- Emergency Shelter Transportation
- Domestic Violence Counseling
- Domestic Violence Support Group
- Legal Advocacy
- Court Accompaniment
- Legal Immigration/VAWA assistance.
- Domestic Violence Shelter
Special Population
- Asian
Casa De Esperanza
Our advocates are trained to work with participants in accessing public benefits, seeking immigration remedies, providing court advocacy, navigating law enforcement systems, finding transitional housing, providing emotional support and more.
TTY number 651-772-1611
Services
- Household Basic Needs
- Transitional Housing
- Transportation Assistance
- Case Management for Domestic Violence Survivors
- Emergency Shelter Transportation
- Domestic Violence Support Group
- Legal Advocacy
- Court Accompaniment
- Legal Immigration/VAWA assistance.
- Protective/Restraining Order Assistance
- Shelter Serves Adolescent boys
- Sexual Assault Services
- Domestic Violence Shelter
- Nonresidential Domestic Violence Services for Youth
- Parenting Education/ Support
Special Population
- Deaf
- Hispanic
Tubman - Maplewood
Tubman helps women, children and families struggling with relationship violence, substance abuse, and mental health.
TTY number 651-653-6305
Services
- Transitional Housing
- Domestic Violence Children's Counseling
- Emergency Shelter Transportation
- Domestic Violence Counseling
- Domestic Violence Support Group
- Legal Advocacy
- Court Accompaniment
- Protective/Restraining Order Assistance
- Shelter Serves Adolescent boys
- Nonresidential Services available for Men
- Domestic Violence Shelter
- Nonresidential Domestic Violence Services for Youth
Special Population
- Deaf
- Elder
Alexandra House
Alexandra House is a non-profit, community based organization. Will serve anyone from across the country unless shelter full. In this case priority for Anoka residents. Childcare - playroom and kids room with some toys run by staff and/or volunteers.
Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Food Assistance
- Household Basic Needs
- Transportation Assistance
- Childcare Help for Domestic Violence Survivors
- Emergency Shelter Transportation
- Domestic Violence Support Group
- Legal Advocacy
- Court Accompaniment
- Protective/Restraining Order Assistance
- Shelter Serves Adolescent boys
- Nonresidential Services available for Men
- Shelter Serves Men
- Sexual Assault Services
- Domestic Violence Shelter
Special Population
- Deaf
- LGBTQ
Southwest Crisis Center - Cottonwood County
The Southwest Crisis Center exists to support individuals impacted by sexual and domestic violence and human trafficking.
Services
- Food Assistance
- Household Basic Needs
- Case Management for Domestic Violence Survivors
- Domestic Violence Children's Counseling
- Emergency Shelter Transportation
- Domestic Violence Support Group
- Legal Advocacy
- Court Accompaniment
- Protective/Restraining Order Assistance
- Nonresidential Services available for Men
- Sexual Assault Services
- Domestic Violence Shelter
- Nonresidential Domestic Violence Services for Youth
- Services for Parents of Youth Survivors
Special Population
- Deaf
Men's Crisis Help Line
Counselors available to help men with Domestic Violence/Abuse calls, Custody and Legal Referral calls and other situations. A Wilder (and other) Foundation-funded project of the Crisis Connection (see below). 612-379-6367 (612-379-MENS). www.crisis.org