SMART: Advocacy Resources

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Services are available in the following areas:

American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO)

Contact Information:

419 N First Avenue W, Duluth MN 55806
218-722-7225 P, 218-722-4707 F
TTY/TTD: No
email: aichomadeleince@email.com


Services Provided:

Transitional housing for women and children, on-site support, counseling, education, faith housing, legal advocacy, petition for housing, financial workers and assistance, social workers, case management and assistance, and cultural activities.

Population Served/Eligibility:

Women and children.

Specific Victim Services:

Cultural Appropriateness:

Culturally specific. Primarily work with Indian women and their children, but services are available to all women.

Geographical Area Served:

St. Louis County, Red Lake, White Earth, Fond du Lac reservations in addition to the eight surrounding reservations.

Hours of Operation:

9:00am - 4:00pm. Mon-Fri.

Means of Contact:

Phone, fax, email, walk-in and mail.

Fee for Service:

None.

Accessibility:

Not handicap accessible.

Proximity to Public Transportation:

One-half block from bus stop.

Translator Services Available: Languages &/or Hearing Impaired:

Ojibway. Others not on-site, but can obtain.

Waiting List:

6-12 months.

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Dabinoo Igan

Contact Information:

PO Box 61078, Duluth, MN 55816
218-722-2247 P, 218-722-8321 F
TTY/TTD: No
email: rv_dabubii@email.com


Services Provided:

Emergency shelter for battered women and children. Civil/legal program; bi-weekly cultural classes; advocacy.

Population Served/Eligibility:

Battered women and their children.

Specific Victim Services:

Culturally specific, serving Native women; ceremonies.

Cultural Appropriateness:

Native women and their children.

Geographical Area Served:

Primarily St. Louis County and surrounding areas. Open to women from any area.

Hours of Operation:

24/7

Means of Contact:

Phone, fax, email, walk-in, and mail.

Fee for Service:

None.

Accessibility:

Not handicap accessible.

Proximity to Public Transportation:

One and 2 blocks from bus stop.

Translator Services Available: Languages &/or Hearing Impaired:

Not on-site, but can obtain.

Waiting List:

No. If full, they will seek out other shelter.

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Domestic Abuse Intervention Project (DAIP)

Contact Information:

202 E Superior St., Duluth, MN 55802
218-722-2781 P, 218-722-0779 F
TTY/TTD: No
web site: www.duluth-model.org


Services Provided:

Anger management groups for men and women, visitation center, women's support groups, father and mother groups.

Population Served/Eligibility:

Men and women; families with children.

Specific Victim Services:

No.

Cultural Appropriateness:

Serves all cultures.

Geographical Area Served:

St. Louis, Carlton and Douglas counties.

Hours of Operation:

9:00am - 5:00pm Mon-Fri.

Means of Contact:

Phone, by appointment, walk-in or fax.

Fee for Service:

Men's anger management groups $50.00/27 weeks. All other services are free.

Accessibility:

Handicap.

Proximity to Public Transportation:

Bus stop across the street.

Translator Services Available: Languages &/or Hearing Impaired:

Not on-site, but can obtain.

Waiting List:

No.

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Duluth Visitation Center

Contact Information:

202 E Superior St., Duluth, MN 55802
218-722-2781 P, 218-722-0799 F
TTY/TTD: No, but can be made available
email: d.@duluth-model.org


Services Provided:

Monitor visitation and exchanges of children between parents and families involved in domestic violence; educational groups for mothers and children who have experienced domestic violence. The focus is on building relationships.

Population Served/Eligibility:

Children and families in need of safe visitation.

Specific Victim Services:

Cultural Appropriateness:

Serves all cultures.

Geographical Area Served:

Primarily St. Louis County, but open to other counties.

Hours of Operation:

Tue 10:00am - 7:00pm; Wed 8:00am -7:00pm; Fri 10:00am - 7:00pm; Sun 10:00am - 6:00pm.

Means of Contact:

Referrals from courts, attorneys, therapists, and shelters.

Fee for Service:

None.

Accessibility:

Handicap.

Proximity to Public Transportation:

On bus route.

Translator Services Available: Languages &/or Hearing Impaired:

Not on-site, but can obtain.

Waiting List:

No.

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First Witness Child Abuse Resource Center

Contact Information:

4 W Fifth St., Duluth, MN 55805
218-727-8353 P, 218-727-3747 F
TTY/TTD: No
web site: www.firstwitness.org
email: lsalo.fw@hartemi.com


Services Provided:

Coordinate interviews for children with police and child protection workers; crisis calls; crisis counseling with victims and non-offending family members; community education; information and referral.

Population Served/Eligibility:

Specific Victim Services:

Vulnerable adult interviewing and follow-up services.

Cultural Appropriateness:

Specialists available from specific cultures for interviewing purposes as needed.

Geographical Area Served:

Southern St. Louis County for investigative interviews. Entire St. Louis County for counseling.

Hours of Operation:

8:00am - 4:00pm Mon-Fri/on-call system.

Means of Contact:

Phone, email, fax, appointment, and walk-in.

Fee for Service:

None.

Accessibility:

Handicap.

Proximity to Public Transportation:

Two blocks from bus stop.

Translator Services Available: Languages &/or Hearing Impaired:

Not on-site, but can obtain.

Waiting List:

No.

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Fond du Lac Advocates

Contact Information:

Min no wii jii win House
927 Trettel Lane, Cloquet, MN 55720
218-879-1989 P, 218-879-7889 F, 218-348-1817 24-hour crisis line
TTY/TTD: No

Services Provided:

Advocacy for victims of sexual assault, domestic abuse and general crime. 24-hour crisis line, legal and support advocacy. Support groups, community and prevention education, information and referral and culturally specific services.

Population Served/Eligibility:

All victims of crime.

Specific Victim Services:

Cultural Appropriateness:

Culturally specific services for Native American population; serves all cultures.

Geographical Area Served:

Carlton and Southern St. Louis counties and Fond du Lac reservation.

Hours of Operation:

8:00am - 4:30pm Mon-Fri/24-hour crisis line.

Means of Contact:

Mail, phone, fax, and walk-in.

Fee for Service:

None.

Accessibility:

Handicap.

Proximity to Public Transportation:

Cloquet Dial-A-Ride Service.

Translator Services Available: Languages &/or Hearing Impaired:

Not on-site, but can obtain Language: Ojibway

Waiting List:

No.

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Life House

Contact Information:

Life House

102 W. First Street

218-722-7431 P, 218-727-0850 F

TTY/TTD:  No

Services Provided:

Transitional housing.  Teen parent program.  Drop-in center.  Mental health services.  Job and education conseling.  Family homeless prevention.

Population Served/Eligibility:

High-risk, ages 16-21.

Specific Victim Services:

Information and appropriate referral.

Cultural Appropriateness:

Serves all cultures.

Geographical Area Served:

St.Louis County.

Hours of Operation:

8:30am - 9:00pm, Mon-Fri. 

Means of Contact:

Walk-in, phone

Fee for Service:

None.

Accessibility:

No

Proximity to Public Transportation:

1 block

Translator Services Available: Languages &/or Hearing Impaired:

Language and hearing impaired upon request.

Waiting List:

2-4 months for transitional housing.

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Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault (PAVSA)

Contact Information:

32 E First St. Ste 200, Duluth, MN 55802
218-726-1442 P, 218-720-4890 F, 218-726-1931 24-hour crisis line, 1-866-229-7425 toll free number
TTY/TTD: No
web site: www.pavsa.org
email: pavsa@pavsa.org


Services Provided:

Comprehensive, victim-centered advocacy support services to victims of sexual assault, including; 24-hour crisis line, crisis counseling, support groups and information and referral. Community education, professional training and prevention programming, which includes the Safe and Strong Child Program are also provided.

Population Served/Eligibility:

All sexual assault/abuse victims.

Specific Victim Services:

Offer programming that reaches out and addresses the needs of vulnerable populations.

Cultural Appropriateness:

Serves all cultures.

Geographical Area Served:

Southern St. Louis County.

Hours of Operation:

Office: 8:30am - 4:30pm Mon-Fri. 24/7 crisis line coverage.

Means of Contact:

Phone, fax, email/website, mail, or walk-in.

Fee for Service:

None.

Accessibility:

Handicap.

Proximity to Public Transportation:

One block from bus stop.

Translator Services Available: Languages &/or Hearing Impaired:

Not on-site, but can obtain.

Waiting List:

No.

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Safe Haven Shelter for Battered Women

Contact Information:

PO Box 3558, Duluth, MN 55805
218-728-6481 P, 218-728-5084 F
TTY/TTD: 218-730-2465 (Call business line first, the call will be transferred)
email: : sh@safehavenshelter.org


Services Provided:

Shelter for battered women and their children, crisis intervention, 24-hour crisis line, emergency housing, advocacy, transportation, information and referrals, legal advocacy, support and education groups.

Population Served/Eligibility:

Battered women and their children.

Specific Victim Services:

Information and shelter for battered lesbian women.

Cultural Appropriateness:

Services available to all battered women; culturally specific information available.

Geographical Area Served:

Seven county area: Aitkin, St.Louis, Lake, Koochiching, Carlton, Cook, and Isanti counties. Open to women from any area.

Hours of Operation:

24/7

Means of Contact:

Phone, fax, email and mail.

Fee for Service:

None.

Accessibility:

Handicap.

Proximity to Public Transportation:

One block from bus stop.

Translator Services Available: Languages &/or Hearing Impaired:

Not on-site, but can obtain.

Waiting List:

No. If full, will seek out other shelter.

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St. Louis County Victim Services

Contact Information:

100 N 5th Avenue W, 501 Courthouse, Duluth, MN 55802
218-726-2323 P, 218-726-2332 F
TTY/TTD: No
email: gustadpcco.st-louis.mn.us


Services Provided:

Support and information through court processes. Information and referrals.

Population Served/Eligibility:

Specific Victim Services:

Victims engaged in the criminal justice system.

Cultural Appropriateness:

Serves all cultures.

Geographical Area Served:

St. Louis County.

Hours of Operation:

8:00am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri.

Means of Contact:

Telephone, walk-in or mail

Fee for Service:

None.

Accessibility:

Handicap.

Proximity to Public Transportation:

Two blocks from bus stop.

Translator Services Available: Languages &/or Hearing Impaired:

Not on-site, but can obtain.

Waiting List:

No.

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Women's Transitional Housing

Contact Information:

1401 E 2nd St. Apt. A, Duluth, MN 55805
218-728-6437 P, 218-728-2281 F
TTY/TTD: 218-728-0760


Services Provided:

18 months supported housing for single women & single women with children. Also advocacy, transportation, and bus passes.

Population Served/Eligibility:

Single women & single women with children, with four month's sobriety required if prior history of substance abuse.

Specific Victim Services:

Support, referral resources.

Cultural Appropriateness:

Serves all cultures.

Geographical Area Served:

Mainly Southern St. Louis County, but will serve nation wide.

Hours of Operation:

8-30am - 4:30pm Mon-Fri. 8:00pm groups.

Means of Contact:

Phone, by appointment, walk-in or fax.

Fee for Service:

None.

Accessibility:

Handicap.

Proximity to Public Transportation:

One block from bus stop.

Translator Services Available: Languages &/or Hearing Impaired:

Spanish. Have access to other translators.

Waiting List:

Yes, must apply ahead of time. Not an emergency shelter.

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