Advice, support and comfort for people and their families
A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support.
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Offers several support groups including:
* General Men's Issues / Relationship Issues Support Group
* Addiction Busters Support Group
* Gay Issues Support Group
* Choosing Healthy Sexual Boundaries Support Group
* ManKind Project Open Circle
* Men Facing Retirement Issues Support Group
* Men's Wellness Support Group
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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This is a private, non-profit organization serves women, children and men who have experienced sexual violence.
Services include:
* 24/7 crisis intervention and information line
* Follow-up assistance
* Criminal and civil legal advocacy
- Assistance filing restraining orders and orders for protection
- Assistance with filing reports with law enforcement
* Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program
* Medical accompaniment to sexual assault examinations at local emergency rooms
* Crisis intervention
* Ongoing counseling
* Support groups
* Personal advocacy
* Safe at Home address confidentiality program
Support program focusing on domestic abuse of individuals by their spouses or partners
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.
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Abuse Response Services serve victims of sexual assault and teen relationship abuse in Washington County.
Services include:
* 24-hour telephone crisis response
* Counseling
* 24 hour response to local hospital emergency rooms
* Support groups
* Legal advocacy
* Safe at Home application assistance
* Community education
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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This is a private, non-profit organization serves women, children and men who have experienced sexual violence.
Services include:
* 24/7 crisis intervention and information line
* Follow-up assistance
* Criminal and civil legal advocacy
- Assistance filing restraining orders and orders for protection
- Assistance with filing reports with law enforcement
* Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program
* Medical accompaniment to sexual assault examinations at local emergency rooms
* Crisis intervention
* Ongoing counseling
* Support groups
* Personal advocacy
* Safe at Home address confidentiality program
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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This is a private, non-profit organization serves women, children and men who have experienced sexual violence.
Services include:
* 24/7 crisis intervention and information line
* Follow-up assistance
* Criminal and civil legal advocacy
- Assistance filing restraining orders and orders for protection
- Assistance with filing reports with law enforcement
* Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program
* Medical accompaniment to sexual assault examinations at local emergency rooms
* Crisis intervention
* Ongoing counseling
* Support groups
* Personal advocacy
* Safe at Home address confidentiality program
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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Offers assistance and support to victims of sexual violence through:
* Medical advocacy during exams or while receiving medical care
* Legal advocacy on filing a police report or other legal issues
Advice, support and comfort for people and their families
A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support.
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Support groups are available for adults and youth who have experienced domestic violence or sexual violence.
* Adult groups
* Senior groups
* Youth groups
Advice, support and comfort for people and their families
A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support.
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Support groups are available for adults and youth who have experienced domestic violence or sexual violence.
* Adult groups
* Senior groups
* Youth groups
Support program focusing on domestic abuse of individuals by their spouses or partners
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.
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Provides services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims including:
* Emotional support
* Safety planning
* Legal advocacy
* Emergency shelter
* Referrals
* Filing Orders for Protection and Harassment, restraining orders
* Community education
* Both one-to-one and support group sessions
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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Services to general crime and sexual assault victims include:
* 24/7 crisis line
* Individual support
* Crisis intervention and counseling
* Medical advocacy
* Legal, court and law enforcement advocacy
* Assistance with restraining orders and orders for protection
* Referrals to community resources
* Public lending library on victim-related topics
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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Advocates help people:
* At the hospital
* At the police station when filing a report and being interviewed
* At meetings with the prosecutor or on court dates
* By communicating between investigators and prosecutors
* By filing for court protection orders such as an Order for Protection or a Harassment Restraining Order
* By helping people apply for confidential addresses as needed (Safe at Home program)
Immediate support and advice for people in distress
Crisis lines provide immediate support to help ensure a person's safety and help them take the next steps toward resolving a problem.
Crisis intervention hotlines/helplines are available through telephone, email, chat, text or other communication methods.
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24/7 hotline provides support, confidential crisis counseling and education to primary and secondary victims of sexual violence.
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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This is a private, non-profit organization serves women, children and men who have experienced sexual violence.
Services include:
* 24/7 crisis intervention and information line
* Follow-up assistance
* Criminal and civil legal advocacy
- Assistance filing restraining orders and orders for protection
- Assistance with filing reports with law enforcement
* Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program
* Medical accompaniment to sexual assault examinations at local emergency rooms
* Crisis intervention
* Ongoing counseling
* Support groups
* Personal advocacy
* Safe at Home address confidentiality program
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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Services to general crime and sexual assault victims include:
* 24/7 crisis line
* Individual support
* Crisis intervention and counseling
* Medical advocacy
* Legal, court and law enforcement advocacy
* Assistance with restraining orders and orders for protection
* Referrals to community resources
* Public lending library on victim-related topics
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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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
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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Provides advocacy, support, and information to victims/survivors and their families/friends immediately following an assault, and throughout the healing process.
Offers direct services including:
* 24/7 crisis intervention
* Medical exam accompaniment
* Police and protocol interview accompaniment
* Assistance through court processes
* Assistance in filing a legal Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order
* Ongoing victim support services
Immediate support and advice for people in distress
Crisis lines provide immediate support to help ensure a person's safety and help them take the next steps toward resolving a problem.
Crisis intervention hotlines/helplines are available through telephone, email, chat, text or other communication methods.
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Provides a 24/7 crisis line for victims of sexual assault or dating violence.
Advice, support and comfort for people and their families
A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support.
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Offers support groups to survivors of sexual violence, in person and online.
Free services to veterans who experienced sexual harassment or assault while in the military
Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is the term that the Department of Veterans Affairs uses to refer to sexual assault or repeated, threatening sexual harassment that occurred while the Veteran was in the military.
This includes any unwanted sexual attention, uninvited sexual advances, or forced sex.
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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Advocates help people:
* At the hospital
* At the police station when filing a report and being interviewed
* At meetings with the prosecutor or on court dates
* By communicating between investigators and prosecutors
* By filing for court protection orders such as an Order for Protection or a Harassment Restraining Order
* By helping people apply for confidential addresses as needed (Safe at Home program)
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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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
Advice, support and comfort for people and their families
A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support.
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Provides educational and emotional support to adult victims and survivors of:
* Domestic violence
* Sexual assault
* Incest
Child care and transportation is available for participants.
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
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This is a private, non-profit organization serves women, children and men who have experienced sexual violence.
Services include:
* 24/7 crisis intervention and information line
* Follow-up assistance
* Criminal and civil legal advocacy
- Assistance filing restraining orders and orders for protection
- Assistance with filing reports with law enforcement
* Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program
* Medical accompaniment to sexual assault examinations at local emergency rooms
* Crisis intervention
* Ongoing counseling
* Support groups
* Personal advocacy
* Safe at Home address confidentiality program
Advice, support and comfort for people and their families
A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support.
MORE INFORMATION
Support groups are available for adults and youth who have experienced domestic violence or sexual violence.
* Adult groups
* Senior groups
* Youth groups
Helps individuals or groups make sure they receive benefits and services for which they are eligible
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
Services to general crime and sexual assault victims include:
* 24/7 crisis line
* Individual support
* Crisis intervention and counseling
* Medical advocacy
* Legal, court and law enforcement advocacy
* Assistance with restraining orders and orders for protection
* Referrals to community resources
* Public lending library on victim-related topics