Domestic Violence is a pattern of controlling behaviors to an intimate partner. The abuse can be physical, emotional and /or sexual. Someplace Safe offers advocacy based on the victims self-defined needs.

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:
For persons assessing their relationships or victims attempting to escape violence. 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 housing, medical, mental health, financial assistance, child care, skills training or employment.

Legal Advocacy/Criminal Justice System Intervention Projects:
Assistance with Protection Orders, restitution, Reparations or visitation arrangements. 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 battering to protect the victim and help stop the violence.

Support Groups: For battered women and their children
In Breckenridge, Elbow Lake, Fergus Falls, Alexandria, Glenwood, Morris, Ortonville, Pelican Rapids, Perham, and Wheaton.

For dates and times please contact the office closest to you.

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 domestic violence.

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