Information & Support
If you are in danger, are unsafe, or in need of immediate assistance - Please call 911.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis - Please call 988.
Clicking any of the green text below will take you directly to the identified Organization.
Hotlines:
1.866.223.1111 DayOne Crisis Hotline - Domestic violence support
800.799.7233 or 800.787.3224 (TTY) The National Domestic Violence Hotline
1.800.273.8255 Veteran's Crisis Hotline - Support for Veterans in Crisis
651.772.1611 Casa de Esperanza - Español Domestic Violence
855.812.1001 (videophone) National Deaf Hotline - Crisis support for the hearing impaired
800.800.0350 (Option 3) OutFront Minnesota - LGBTQ Domestic Abuse
866.331.9474 or 866.33.8453 (TTY) Love is Respect - Teen Dating Violence
DV Agencies, Advocacy, Shelter
Twin Cities Community Support & Therapy
"Tubman helps women, men, youth and families who have experienced relationship violence, elder abuse, addiction, sexual exploitation or other forms of trauma."
“To partner with families, communities, and systems - entrusted with the safety of children, youth and vulnerable adults - to reduce trauma and end abuse.
We realize this mission through work in prevention, intervention, and ending abuse in families. We strive to assist families in stabilization and healing.”
“Cornerstone’s advocates specialize in supporting people who’ve experienced trauma as a result of domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking or general crime. When you reach out to Cornerstone, you will have someone on your side who cares and empowers you to take your next steps. We’ll listen without judgment.”
DV Community and Legal Advocacy
DASC - Domestic Abuse Service Center serves those in Minneapolis
Phone: 612-348-5073
Lower Level LL0650, Hennepin County Government Center
300 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN 55487
Walk in hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
TOLL FREE: 800-313-2666
LOCAL: 612-343-9842
National/State/Local Coalitions:
National Network to End Domestic Violence
D.C. based activist and advocacy agency working locally, nationally and internationally to address domestic violence.
National non-profit activist agency working to address the cultural and societal component of domestic violence.
Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women
MN based activist agency focused on advocacy, education and support for women and children effected by domestic violence.
Sherburne County:
Anna Marie's Alliance
Crisis Line: 800.950.2203
Rivers of Hope
24- hour Crisis Line: 763.295.3433
Anoka County:
Alexandra House
24-Hour Crisis Line: 763.780.2330
Legal Advocacy: 763.576.9999
Hennepin County:
Tubman
24-Hour Crisis Line: 612.825.0000
Legal Advocacy: 612.870.2426
Cornerstone
24-hour Shelter Line: 952-884-0330
Lee Carlson Center
Program Information: 763.780.3036
Further Reading
Clicking the book title below, will take you directly to the listing on Amazon.com.
Trauma & Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence - From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror
Judith L. Herman 2015
"A revised and updated edition of the groundbreaking work that changed the way we think about and treat traumatic events and trauma victims."
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Bessel A van der Kolk, MD. 2015
"A pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of trauma and offers a bold new paradigm for healing."
The Macho Paradox: Why Some Men Hurt Women and and How All Men Can Help
Jackson Katz 2006
"An honest, intellectually rigorous and insightful work that challenges readers to truly engage in a political discourse that can change lives, communities and nations."
Other Authors to explore:
Lundy Bancroft: Domestic Abuse expert. Click here.
Dr. Brené Brown: Research Professor studying shame, empathy, vulnerability and courage. Click here.
Howard Zehr: Criminologist, practitioner, and pioneer of the subject of Restorative Justice. Click here.