Violence Intervention and Prevention Program

If you or someone you know has recently experienced sexual assault, it is highly recommended to visit a medical professional.

Minnesota Resources

Obtain free medical care at your local hospital emergency room. Let the hospital staff know that you have experienced sexual violence. If you have questions review this information about Sexual Assault Forensic Exams.

In the Duluth area

Essentia Health emergency room
407 E 3rd St
Duluth, MN 55805
218-786-4000

St. Luke’s Emergency Room
1012 E. 2nd Street
Building A, 2nd Floor
Duluth, MN 55805
218-249-5616

Crisis Resources

Find Help in Minnesota
This site will provide information on how to contact an advocate, seek emergency medical care, support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing victims/survivors, support and information for those who do not speak English and a directory for Minnesota resources.

PAVSA (Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault)
24/7 crisis hotline for the Duluth, MN area
218-726-1931

National resources

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. They can help connect you to your closest local resource. Online chat/video conference is available as well.

800-656-4673

1 in 6 National Helpline

Specific for men who have experienced sexual abuse and/or assault

If you, or someone you know is needing to leave an abusive relationship, advocates at the following organizations can help plan for safety, connect with resources, and more.

Minnesota Resources

Safe Haven Shelter (Duluth)
218-728-6481

Dabinoo’Igan (Duluth)
218-722-2247

Esperanza United
651-722-1611

• 24-hour MN crisis line in Spanish and English
• Family advocacy for Latinx communities living in the Twin Cities and surrounding cities

Minnesota Day One Crisis Hotline
Call: 866-223-1111
Text: 612-399-9995

National Resources

Love Is Respect
1-866-331-9474
Text: LOVEIS to 22522

StrongHearts Native Helpline
1-844-762-8483

The Deaf Hotline
855-812-1001 (Voice/VP)
hotline@adwas.org

The National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233

If you believe you are in immediate danger due to stalking/harassment, contact emergency services at 9-1-1.

Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center
Note: this resource does NOT provide direct service to victims.

On-campus confidential resources

• Counseling Services
• Student Health Service

Extended Sites

If you are not located on the Duluth campus and would like resources specific to your campus area, please look below. You may also find state and national resources helpful.

• Austin, MN
  • Crime Victims Resource Center
    24-hour crisis line — works with various crime victims, including domestic abuse/assault, sexual assault, rape, stalking and harassment
    101 14th St. NW, Austin, MN 55912
    507-437-6680
• Brainerd, MN
  • Sexual Assault Services
    24-hour crisis, information and referral line
    218-828-0494 or Toll Free 1-888-458-0494
  • Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center
    24-hour crisis, information and resources line
    218-828-1216 or 888-777-1248
• Cloquet, MN
  • Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault (PAVSA)
    Services include a 24-hour crisis line, SANE Program, counseling, therapy, support group and legal advocacy
    Crisis Line: 218- 726-1931 or 866-229-7425
    Office: 218-726-1442
• Duluth, MN
  • Safe Haven Shelter
    Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence
    218-728-6481
• Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
  • Fond du Lac Human Services
    218-879-1227 or Toll-Free #: 1-888-888-6007
    Advocacy Crisis Line: 218-348-1817
    Advocacy Crisis Pager: 218-725-9289
• Grand Rapids, MN
  • Advocates for Family Peace
    Providing advocacy and support for victims and survivors of domestic violence
    1611 NW 4th Street Grand Rapids, MN 55744
    218-326-0388
  • Support within Reach
    Advocacy and support for victims and survivors of sexual assault. SWR also provides support to friends and family members of survivors
    218-326-5008
• Inver Grove Heights, MN
  • Lewis House, 360 Communities 24/7 Violence Prevention Services
    Sexual Assault Hotline: 651-405-1500
    Lewis House in Eagan: 651-452-7288
    Lewis House in Hastings: 651-437-1291
• St. Cloud, MN
  • Central MN Sexual Assault Center
    320-251-4357
  • AnnMarie’s Alliance Domestic Violence Resources
    24-hour crisis line
    320-253-6900
    800-950-2203
• St. Paul
  • Casa de Esperanza
    Advocacy and 24-hour bilingual crisis line, court advocacy and shelter services
    651-772-1611
  • SOS Sexual Violence Services
    Provides 24-hour crisis counseling, information and referrals for victims of any sexual violence and for friends and families
    24-hour crisis line: 651-266-1000
  • The Saint Paul Ramsey County Domestic Abuse Intervention Project
    24-hour crisis line
    651-645-2824
    888-575-3367

Off-campus resources

For further resources, visit any of the following sites:

loveisrespect.org provides information on healthy relationships, dating red flags, and a variety of other topics for teens and young adults

National Sexual Violence Resource Center contains information, resources, events, and actions for those impacted by sexual violence.

1in6.org/ focuses specifically on men who have experienced sexual abuse and assault. There are resources for friends, family, and partners as well.

Pathways to Safety provides information, advocacy, and resources to citizens of the United States who experienced sexual and/or gender-based violence while living, traveling, or studying abroad.