Abuse Victims
Centro Legal
2610 University Ave W #450. St. Paul
Phone: 651-642-1890; 800-245-5373 (Legal Protection for Children program, battered women program and family law issues).
Hours: Monday though Friday 8:30 am-4: 30 pm
Provides: legal assistance to women who have been victims of abuse. There is also a program for children who are abused, neglected or battered. Services are for the Latino community only.
Remarks: sliding fee scale based on ability to pay.
Deborah’s Place
310 East 38th Street
Phone: 612-821-4834
Hours: By appointment only.
Provides: Deborah’s place staff is committed to the Christ-centered empowerment of women.
Harriet Tubman Center
3111 1st Avenue South
Business Phone: 612-825-3333
Office Hours: Monday though Friday from 8 am-5 pm.
Crises Intake: 612-825-0000 (24 Hours a day)
Remarks: There is space for 50 women and their children in a secure environment. Referrals are made to safe shelters in the area when they are without space. A Domestic Violence Resource Center.
Harriet Tubman Outreach Program
Pilot City Regional Center- Room 212
1315 Penn Avenue North
Phone: 612-521-0240
612-800-0000 (24-hour shelter crisis line)
Hours: Monday though Friday from 9 am-5 pm.
Provides: counseling, advocacy, assistance exercising legal rights, and support groups; presentations on elderly abuse; north Minneapolis rental housing referrals.
Remarks: For victims of family abuse who need referrals. Will work with women working to be reunited with their children.
Pillsbury Neighborhood Services
Center for Family Education and Development
Family Violence Program
1201 37th Avenue North
Crisis Line: 612-302-3500
Phone: 612-529-9231
Provides: Legal advocacy (help with Order for Protection assists with court hearing), case management (help finding emergency shelter, protection plan, home visits) support groups for women, 24-hour crisis line services, long-term support services and information and referral for people who have experienced any form of family violence, with sensitivity and respect for diverse populations.
PRIDE
4123 East Lake Street
Phone: 612-728-2064 24-hour crisis line: 612-728-2062
Remarks: PRIDE serves women and girls who are victims of prostitution. They offer transitional housing for women getting off the streets in collaboration with Elim Transitional housing, and emergency housing is coordinated with local battered women’s shelters. Services for males in prostitution are available at Family &Children Service, 612-728-2049, or Project Off-streets, 612-252-1200
Women’s Advocate Program (Harriet Tubman)
Hennepin County Medical Center
701 Park Avenue South
Phone: 612-347-2636
612-825-0000 (24-hour shelter crisis line)
Hours: Seven days a week, 24-hours a day.
Provides: support and advocacy for victims of crimes who come to Hennepin County Medical Center for treatment of injuries received in a assault; also provides assistance in getting safe shelter for women and their children; counseling and support groups available at the Harriet Tubman Center (612-825-3333)
Women’s Advocates Inc.
Phone: 651-227-8284
Hours: 24-hours a day
Provides: Legal information and referral. Assistance in obtaining safe shelter, referrals and information; weekly support group open to all women is held Thursday 6-7:30 pm. Call for an appointment
For Further Assistance contact the Battered Women’s Hotline at 651-646-0994
Men and Women (Adults and Youth)
Council on Crime and Justice
Phone: 612-340-5400 (24-hours a day)
Provides: support and advocacy for victims of general crimes, referrals to other services, assistance with reparations and exercising legal rights, will replace bus cards for seniors when stolen, assistance if locks need to be replaced, some emergency transportation to court; community education.
Domestic Abuse Project, Inc
204 West Franklin Avenue
Phone: 612-874-7063
Hours: Monday through Friday from 9 am-5 pm.
Provides: crisis counseling, intervention, long-term counseling and support groups. Legal and community advocacy programs are offered, as well as groups from children who witness domestic violence, for adolescent boys who are violent in dating relationships, and for adolescent boys and girls who witness violence.
Remarks: services are for men, women (adults and youth); there is a domestic abuse treatment program for men. All services are on sliding scale based on ability to pay.
OutFront Minnesota
310 East 38th Street #204
Phone: 612-822-0127; 612-824-8434 (24-hour Crisis Hotline)
Provides: Advocacy, information, support, counseling and safe house referrals for victims of domestic violence. Serves gay and lesbian individuals.
OutFront Minnesota
Anti-Violence Anti-Harassment Advocate
310 East 38th Street #204
Phone: 612-822-0127
Provides: support for victims of hate crimes, assault, and harassment; assistance with police reports and pursuing reparations.
Hennepin County Attorney’s Office
Victim-Witness Services
Phone: 612-348-4003
Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 am-4: 30 pm
Provides: information and advocacy for women and men who have been abused and wish to file assault charges in Hennepin County. Advocates will help with felony charges; misdemeanors are handled by City Attorney’s office (612-673-2010)
Order for Harassment Restraining
Hennepin County Government Center-Lower Level
Domestic Abuse Office A-022
Phone: 612-348-5073
Hours: Appointments are taken Monday through Friday from 8 am-2: 30 pm; staff is in the office until 4:30 pm. Walk-ins welcome, although appointments are preferred.
Remarks: For anyone who has experienced unwanted repeated words, gestures or behavior intended to affect the safety, security, or privacy of someone. No relationship needed exist between person. You must provide the name of the perpetrator.
Filing Fees: There is a filing fee of $132 for restraining orders. Some waivers are available.
Order for Protection
Hennepin County Government Center-Lower Level
Domestic Abuse Office A 022
Phone: 612-348-5073
Hours: Appointments are taken Monday through Friday from 8 am-2: 30 pm; staff is in the office until 4:30 pm.
Provides: assistance for victims of abuse with obtaining Orders for Protection and Restraining Orders.
Remarks: People living together, related by blood, married, divorced, or in a significant sexual or romantic relationship. There must be actual or threatened violence, threat of physical assault, or terroristic threats.
Fees: No filing fees charged for Orders for Protection.
Order for Protection
Ramsey County: Order for Harassment Restraining, and Order for Protection, 651-266-5130
Washington County: 651-770-8544 (business hours); 651-770-0777 (24-hour crisis line)
Dakota County: 952-891-7256
Note: County Clerks who file these Orders can only provide some basic assistance. You may want to speak to an advocate who could help you throughout the entire process of obtaining an Order. Advocates have good knowledge of all parts of legal system that a victim of domestic abuse may encounter. They can help prepare forms for Orders, as well as accompany a petitioner to court or help locate child care during court. Call Battered Woman’s Hotline for referral. 651-646-0994
