African American Family Services works with individuals, families and communities affected by addiction and mental illness.
Local Programs
This page has contact information for programs that offer help/referrals to victims of abuse throughout the state. If you plan to contact a program via email, please review our Safety when using email page first.
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African American Family Services
Asian Women United of Minnesota (AWUM)
Asian Women United of Minnesota (AWUM) provide a safe place for all women and their children dealing with domestic violence, including physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, with a special focus on providing culturally competent services to women of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. Services provided include: House of Peace Battered Women’s Shelter , Community Advocacy Program, Immigrant Services, Court Advocacy, Community Outreach, Legal Advocacy, Community Education & Outreach, Professional Presentations, Systems Change, Information & Referral Services, Crisis Intervention, Support Groups, and 24 hour multi-lingual crisis services. AWUM does not limit its services to other ethnic or cultural backgrounds. Serving women who live in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and surrounding Twin City Metro including but not limited to: St. Louis Park, Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Maplewood, Eagan, Blaine, Minnetonka, Edina, Woodbury, Roseville, Bloomington, Golden Valley, Greater Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota, and Iowa.
Battered Women's Justice Project
The Battered Women’s Justice Project offers training, technical assistance, and consultation on the most promising practices of the criminal and civil justice system in addressing intimate partner violence.
Cornerstone
The Cornerstone’s Day One Call Center hosts Minnesota’s 24/7 hotline and text line that provides support for victims / survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking. Available advocates over the phone, via text, by email or in an online chat at any time for support, to ask questions or referrals for community services. Contact the Minnesota Day One Crisis Line for options and immediate access to safe housing and other resources.
Domestic Abuse Project (DAP)
Domestic Abuse Project (DAP) offers advocacy, case management, and therapeutic programming for both adults and children victims of domestic violence. Services available through phone, video, and email connection.
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery
The Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery has a critical role in supporting families in the community. Providing childcare assistance, crisis lines and food assistance. If you are feeling anxious during this stressful time, please call (800) 985-5990 to connect with a crisis counselor and connect with available resources.
Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center
Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center offer an intervention and healing program for American Indian women, girls, and Two Spirit community members. Services available for those who have experienced intimate partner violence, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and/or commercial sexual exploitation.
OutFront Minnesota
OutFront Minnesota has trained domestic abuse staff who can help you file for protective orders, provide supportive counseling regarding your situation, referrals to domestic violence shelters and other safe places in the community. Additional services for safety planning and short-term crisis counseling for both domestic violence victims and their concerned families or loved ones. OutFront Minnesota provides victim-related services and will provide referrals, but not direct services, for those seeking help with their own abusive behavior.
Sexual Violence Center
The Sexual Violence Center provides prevention and intervention services for all affected by sexual violence. Offering counseling, legal clinics, education and training sessions. Serving Carter, Hennepin and Scott counties.
Sojourner Project
The Sojourner Project offer a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, legal advocacy, therapy, support groups, community presentations, prevention education, community education and professional training. Sojourner provides free and confidential interpretation services as needed to victims of domestic violence.
The Aurora Center for Advocacy & Education - University of Minnesota
The Aurora Center for Advocacy & Education provides a free and confidential space for students, faculty, and staff affiliated with the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and Augsburg University who are victims/survivors/concerned people of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment. Support groups, helpline, counseling and other services available.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8 AM to 4:30 PM
Tubman
Tubman provides comprehensive services to serve families and individuals across the Twin Cities. Offering assistance during crisis situations through a 24-hour resource line ((612) 825-0000), emergency shelter services, housing, mental and chemical health, legal services, youth programs, workshops and support groups.
Houston
Bluff Country Family Resources Inc.
Bluff Country Family Resources Inc. offers a 24 hr crisis line, community education, and non-judgmental, confidential crisis intervention, advocacy, support, and resources to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and homelessness. Serving Houston County and surrounding communities.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8 AM to 5 PM
Hubbard
Family Safety Network - Park Rapids
The Family Safety Network offers confidential support, 24 hr crisis line, safety planning, support groups, referral services, accompaniment to court hearings, assistance with court filings, personal and legal advocacy. Services available for domestic violence victims and their families. Family Safety Network has offices located in Walker, Park Rapids, and Bagley, serving Cass, Clearwater, and Hubbard Counties.