Sexual Assault is any sexual activity involving a person who does not or cannot consent. Sexual assault includes obscene phone calls, exposing, sexual abuse of children, incest, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation of clients by professionals, internet exploitation or rape.

Basic Services

Crisis Intervention:
24 Hour Crisis Phone Line.

Walk-in:
Walk-in services during business hours by trained staff and volunteers.

Information and Assistance:
We will attempt to meet the victim’s self defined needs. Assistance includes; Resources for security and protection, food, clothing, household items, furniture, and personal supplies. Assistance in developing individualized safety plans.

Assistance in navigating the “system”
Referrals, transportation, and accompaniment to other services such as medical, mental health, financial assistance, child care.

Legal Advocacy/Criminal Justice System Intervention Projects:
Assistance with Protection Orders, restitution, Reparations. Accompaniment to or tracking of criminal process for the victim. Advocacy for the victim in court and with officers of the court. Developing a community-based response to sexual assault to protect the victim and help stop the violence.

Shelter and Safe Housing:
866-223-1111 (Voice/TDD)
Regional Shelter for West Central Minnesota

School, Community, and Professional Training:
Speakers available to provide education on various issues in relation to sexual assault/harassment.

Internships/Volunteer Opportunities:
Positions available to assist in providing advocacy and gain work experience in the process.