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Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Trained staff and volunteers offer help to survivors, families, and friends who have been affected by crime or violence. Advocates provide: * Crisis line * Civil and legal assistance * Assistance through the criminal court process * Hospital or law enforcement accompaniment * Short term emergency placement * Support groups * Parenting time centers * Thrift Store vouchers

Legal aid program that offers legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals, typically in the areas of disability law, elder law and family law Free or low cost legal services help people who are unable to afford a lawyer get access to the court system. MORE INFORMATION Free legal representation to people struggling with a complex family law issues: * Divorce * Custody * Child support * Child protection * LGBTQ family law issues. such as divorce, custody or child support Offers free legal representation for income qualifying victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking victims seeking Orders for Protection or Restraining Orders in Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties

This program provides support to people in abusive situations and works to reduce relationship abuse, intimate partner violence and family violence. Programs may include crisis intervention and domestic violence education and prevention. MORE INFORMATION Provides bilingual victim advocacy services for women, children, and men who have been affected by domestic and sexual violence Advocacy services involve: * Safe housing and relocation assistance * Support services * Referrals to community resources * Order for Protection (OFP) assistance * Victim advocacy * Coordination with legal systems * 24/7 crisis intervention * Safety plans * Behavioral health services including therapy

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Trained staff and volunteers offer help to survivors, families, and friends who have been affected by crime or violence. Advocates provide: * Crisis line * Civil and legal assistance * Assistance through the criminal court process * Hospital or law enforcement accompaniment * Short term emergency placement * Support groups * Parenting time centers * Thrift Store vouchers

Legal aid program that offers legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals, typically in the areas of disability law, elder law and family law Free or low cost legal services help people who are unable to afford a lawyer get access to the court system. MORE INFORMATION Offers free legal help in a full range of civil matters, including: * Family * Government benefits * Housing * Refugees and immigrants * Education * Agricultural workers * Seniors * Consumer issues * Debt and creditor * Employment * Guardianship and conservatorship * Real estate * Taxes

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Trained staff and volunteers offer help to survivors, families, and friends who have been affected by crime or violence. Advocates provide: * Crisis line * Civil and legal assistance * Assistance through the criminal court process * Hospital or law enforcement accompaniment * Short term emergency placement * Support groups * Parenting time centers * Thrift Store vouchers

Legal aid program that offers legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals, typically in the areas of disability law, elder law and family law Free or low cost legal services help people who are unable to afford a lawyer get access to the court system. MORE INFORMATION Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid gives legal help to people in poverty and to people of any income level age 60 or older or living with disabilities. Legal aid services include: * Debt collection and unfair loans * Disability-related cases * Divorce when child custody is an issue * Domestic violence * Elder abuse * Housing discrimination and evictions * Immigration and citizenship * Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax issues * Denial and termination of public benefits * Youth seeking help from abuse and neglect Monthly senior wills clinics are held on the second Wednesday of the month * The events calendar shows upcoming clinics. * Call 612-334-5970 to make an appointment At the monthly Wills Clinics attorneys help with: * Allocation (wills) * Power of Attorney * Health Care Directives * Transfer on Death Deeds The Senior Law Project (SLP) provide civil legal services to adults 60+ with a focus on seniors with the greatest social and economic need. * Elder abuse * Assisted living and nursing home discharges * Public benefits - Food support - Cash assistance - Social Security - Unemployment denials - Public health insurance coverage such as Medical Assistance denials - Reduction of home care services - Debtor/creditor issues

Legal aid program that offers legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals, typically in the areas of disability law, elder law and family law Free or low cost legal services help people who are unable to afford a lawyer get access to the court system. MORE INFORMATION Provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals living on or near the Leech Lake, Red Lake, and White Earth Reservations in northwestern Minnesota. They represent clients before tribal courts, state courts, and agencies to help them protect their rights. Types of cases include: * Child protection * Family law matters * Evictions * Garnishment * Civil Forfeiture * Indian law * Custody or visitation * Tribal Wellness Court

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides services to women, children and men including: * 24/7 on-call advocacy follow-up to all arrests * Assistance in drafting Orders for Protection and Harassment Orders * Transportation and support advocacy for court hearing * Assistance in gathering and documenting evidence in criminal and civil cases (photos of injuries) * A communication network linking women with probation officers, prosecuting attorneys and law enforcement

Legal aid program that offers legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals, typically in the areas of disability law, elder law and family law Free or low cost legal services help people who are unable to afford a lawyer get access to the court system. MORE INFORMATION Offers free legal help in a full range of civil matters, including: * Family * Government benefits * Housing * Refugees and immigrants * Education * Agricultural workers * Seniors * Consumer issues * Debt and creditor * Employment * Guardianship and conservatorship * Real estate * Taxes

This program provides support to people in abusive situations and works to reduce relationship abuse, intimate partner violence and family violence. Programs may include crisis intervention and domestic violence education and prevention. MORE INFORMATION Provides bilingual victim advocacy services for women, children, and men who have been affected by domestic and sexual violence Advocacy services involve: * Safe housing and relocation assistance * Support services * Referrals to community resources * Order for Protection (OFP) assistance * Victim advocacy * Coordination with legal systems * 24/7 crisis intervention * Safety plans * Behavioral health services including therapy

Shelter offering a safe space for battered women, their families and others who have experienced domestic abuse MORE INFORMATION Emergency shelter for battered women and children of battered women. While receiving shelter, on-site support services are available to assist with resolving the immediate crises, health concerns, legal issues, economic problems, and improve their overall well-being. Offers a free pet foster program to care for client's pets while they are in the shelter.

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides support for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence Services include: * Provides information and support * Assists victims in safety planning * Assists victims with obtaining protection orders * Offers advocacy and accompaniment to community services * Provides support if reporting to law enforcement * Provides court advocacy * Monitors the criminal justice systems' responses to domestic assaults * Criminal justice intervention

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides confidential support and information to victims and survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence Services include: * Medical advocacy - support during emergency care or a sexual assault exam and advocacy with medical personnel * Criminal justice advocacy - support before, during and after court proceedings with law enforcement, and with attorneys; assistance with reparations applications * Civil legal advocacy - help to file an order for protection or a harassment restraining order * Safe housing - provide short term safe housing through hotels for those who are not safe at home; provide referrals and transportation to shelters * Personal advocacy - provide emotional support, encouragement and referrals * Safe At Home - application assistance for the confidential address program for those who fear for their safety * Emergency financial support * Transportation assistance * Safety planning * Interpretive services - in-house bilingual staff, language line and interpreters

This program provides support to people in abusive situations and works to reduce relationship abuse, intimate partner violence and family violence. Programs may include crisis intervention and domestic violence education and prevention. MORE INFORMATION Provides legal advocacy services including protection orders, court advocacy, transporting to appointments, and transportation for court and legal appointments

Legal aid program that offers legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals, typically in the areas of disability law, elder law and family law Free or low cost legal services help people who are unable to afford a lawyer get access to the court system. MORE INFORMATION Provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals living on or near the Leech Lake, Red Lake, and White Earth Reservations in northwestern Minnesota. They represent clients before tribal courts, state courts, and agencies to help them protect their rights. Types of cases include: * Child protection * Family law matters * Evictions * Garnishment * Civil Forfeiture * Indian law * Custody or visitation * Tribal Wellness Court

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Trained staff and volunteers offer help to survivors, families, and friends who have been affected by crime or violence. Advocates provide: * Crisis line * Civil and legal assistance * Assistance through the criminal court process * Hospital or law enforcement accompaniment * Short term emergency placement * Support groups * Parenting time centers * Thrift Store vouchers

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Advocates help sexual assault survivors answer questions and provide support with the police, county system and medical examinations. Assist with: * Attending criminal and civil hearings in Dakota County * Writing Orders for Protection, Harassment Restraining Orders and Victim Impact Statements * Referrals to a monthly legal clinic for family law assistance

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides support for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence Services include: * Provides information and support * Assists victims in safety planning * Assists victims with obtaining protection orders * Offers advocacy and accompaniment to community services * Provides support if reporting to law enforcement * Provides court advocacy * Monitors the criminal justice systems' responses to domestic assaults * Criminal justice intervention

Legal aid program that offers legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals, typically in the areas of disability law, elder law and family law Free or low cost legal services help people who are unable to afford a lawyer get access to the court system. MORE INFORMATION Offers free law clinics to residents of Olmsted, Dodge and Fillmore counties. Attorneys offer legal advice in the areas of family law, domestic violence law, and housing law. These sessions provide an opportunity to meet one-on-one with a volunteer attorney to ask questions, discuss options and get legal advice. The attorney does not become the attorney representing the case.

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides legal advocacy for survivors of domestic abuse or sexual assault * Legal advocacy during court hearings * Help with filling out and filing orders for protection * Advocacy with local law enforcement and court services to help educate and promote awareness of legal issues of battered women or men and their children

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION The Advocacy Department supports men, women, transgender, and non-binary individuals impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault, including children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Advocates also support victims' families and friends. Clients can receive help with various medical, social, and legal systems issues, including: * Protection orders * Emotional support * Safety planning * Assistance with basic needs * Referrals (human services, legal, medical, shelter / housing) * Elder Abuse Advocacy * Human Trafficking

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Trained staff and volunteers offer help to survivors, families, and friends who have been affected by crime or violence. Advocates provide: * Crisis line * Civil and legal assistance * Assistance through the criminal court process * Hospital or law enforcement accompaniment * Short term emergency placement * Support groups * Parenting time centers * Thrift Store vouchers

Legal aid program that offers legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals, typically in the areas of disability law, elder law and family law Free or low cost legal services help people who are unable to afford a lawyer get access to the court system. MORE INFORMATION Attorneys from Stinson LLP law firm provide free legal services for patients They can help with legal aid issues such as: * Family law, such as divorce and child support * Guardianship and estate planning * Immigration * Housing * Government benefits * Other issues, as determined by the legal committee

This program provides support to people in abusive situations and works to reduce relationship abuse, intimate partner violence and family violence. Programs may include crisis intervention and domestic violence education and prevention. MORE INFORMATION Services and information available through this program include: *Safety Planning *Crisis Intervention *Assistance applying for housing, financial support and restitution *Psychoeducation about abuse, sexual assault and adult bullying *Referrals to counselors, support groups, lawyers, family services, and more