Services are available in the following areas: American Indian
Community Housing Organization (AICHO)
Contact Information:
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419 N First Avenue W, Duluth MN 55806
218-722-7225 P, 218-722-4707 F
TTY/TTD: No
email: aichomadeleince@email.com
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Services Provided:
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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.
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Population Served/Eligibility:
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Women and children. |
Specific Victim Services:
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Cultural Appropriateness:
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Culturally specific. Primarily work with
Indian women and their children, but services are available to all women.
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Geographical Area Served:
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St. Louis County, Red Lake, White Earth,
Fond du Lac reservations in addition to the eight surrounding reservations.
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Hours of Operation:
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9:00am - 4:00pm. Mon-Fri. |
Means of Contact:
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Phone, fax, email, walk-in and mail. |
Fee for Service:
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None. |
Accessibility:
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Not handicap accessible. |
Proximity to Public Transportation:
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One-half block from bus stop. |
Translator Services Available: Languages &/or
Hearing Impaired:
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Ojibway. Others not on-site, but can
obtain. |
Waiting List:
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6-12 months. |
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Dabinoo Igan
Contact Information:
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PO Box 61078, Duluth, MN 55816
218-722-2247 P, 218-722-8321 F
TTY/TTD: No
email: rv_dabubii@email.com
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Services Provided:
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Emergency shelter for battered women and children.
Civil/legal program; bi-weekly cultural classes; advocacy.
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Population Served/Eligibility:
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Battered women and their children. |
Specific Victim Services:
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Culturally specific, serving Native women; ceremonies. |
Cultural Appropriateness:
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Native women and their children. |
Geographical Area Served:
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Primarily St. Louis County and surrounding areas. Open to
women from any area. |
Hours of Operation:
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24/7 |
Means of Contact:
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Phone, fax, email, walk-in, and mail. |
Fee for Service:
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None. |
Accessibility:
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Not handicap accessible. |
Proximity to Public Transportation:
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One and 2 blocks from bus stop. |
Translator Services Available: Languages &/or
Hearing Impaired:
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Not on-site, but can obtain. |
Waiting List:
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No. If full, they will seek out other shelter. |
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Domestic Abuse Intervention Project (DAIP)
Contact Information:
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202 E Superior St., Duluth, MN 55802
218-722-2781 P, 218-722-0779 F
TTY/TTD: No
web site: www.duluth-model.org
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Services Provided:
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Anger management groups for men and women, visitation
center, women's support groups, father and mother groups.
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Population Served/Eligibility:
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Men and women; families with children. |
Specific Victim Services:
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No. |
Cultural Appropriateness:
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Serves all cultures. |
Geographical Area Served:
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St. Louis, Carlton and Douglas counties. |
Hours of Operation:
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9:00am - 5:00pm Mon-Fri. |
Means of Contact:
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Phone, by appointment, walk-in or fax. |
Fee for Service:
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Men's anger management groups $50.00/27 weeks. All other
services are free.
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Accessibility:
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Handicap. |
Proximity to Public Transportation:
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Bus stop across the street. |
Translator Services Available: Languages &/or
Hearing Impaired:
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Not on-site, but can obtain. |
Waiting List:
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No. |
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Duluth Visitation Center
Contact Information:
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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
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Services Provided:
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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.
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Population Served/Eligibility:
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Children and families in need of safe visitation. |
Specific Victim Services:
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Cultural Appropriateness:
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Serves all cultures. |
Geographical Area Served:
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Primarily St. Louis County, but open to other counties. |
Hours of Operation:
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Tue 10:00am - 7:00pm; Wed 8:00am -7:00pm; Fri 10:00am -
7:00pm; Sun 10:00am - 6:00pm.
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Means of Contact:
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Referrals from courts, attorneys, therapists, and shelters. |
Fee for Service:
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None. |
Accessibility:
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Handicap. |
Proximity to Public Transportation:
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On bus route. |
Translator Services Available: Languages &/or
Hearing Impaired:
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Not on-site, but can obtain. |
Waiting List:
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No. |
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First Witness Child Abuse Resource Center
Contact Information:
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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
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Services Provided:
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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.
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Population Served/Eligibility:
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Specific Victim Services:
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Vulnerable adult interviewing and follow-up services. |
Cultural Appropriateness:
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Specialists available from specific cultures for
interviewing purposes as needed. |
Geographical Area Served:
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Southern St. Louis County for investigative interviews.
Entire St. Louis County for counseling.
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Hours of Operation:
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8:00am - 4:00pm Mon-Fri/on-call system. |
Means of Contact:
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Phone, email, fax, appointment, and walk-in. |
Fee for Service:
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None. |
Accessibility:
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Handicap. |
Proximity to Public Transportation:
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Two blocks from bus stop. |
Translator Services Available: Languages &/or
Hearing Impaired:
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Not on-site, but can obtain. |
Waiting List:
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No. |
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Fond du Lac Advocates
Contact Information:
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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
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Services Provided:
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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.
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Population Served/Eligibility:
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All victims of crime. |
Specific Victim Services:
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Cultural Appropriateness:
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Culturally specific services for Native American population;
serves all cultures. |
Geographical Area Served:
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Carlton and Southern St. Louis counties and Fond du Lac
reservation. |
Hours of Operation:
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8:00am - 4:30pm Mon-Fri/24-hour crisis line. |
Means of Contact:
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Mail, phone, fax, and walk-in. |
Fee for Service:
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None. |
Accessibility:
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Handicap. |
Proximity to Public Transportation:
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Cloquet Dial-A-Ride Service. |
Translator Services Available: Languages &/or
Hearing Impaired:
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Not on-site, but can obtain Language: Ojibway |
Waiting List:
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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
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Services Provided: |
Transitional housing.
Teen parent program. Drop-in center. Mental health services.
Job and education conseling. Family homeless prevention.
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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.
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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:
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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
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Services Provided:
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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.
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Population Served/Eligibility:
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All sexual assault/abuse victims. |
Specific Victim Services:
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Offer programming that reaches out and addresses the needs
of vulnerable populations. |
Cultural Appropriateness:
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Serves all cultures. |
Geographical Area Served:
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Southern St. Louis County. |
Hours of Operation:
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Office: 8:30am - 4:30pm Mon-Fri. 24/7 crisis line coverage. |
Means of Contact:
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Phone, fax, email/website, mail, or walk-in. |
Fee for Service:
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None. |
Accessibility:
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Handicap. |
Proximity to Public Transportation:
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One block from bus stop. |
Translator Services Available: Languages &/or Hearing Impaired:
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Not on-site, but can obtain. |
Waiting List:
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No. |
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Safe Haven Shelter for Battered Women
Contact Information:
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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
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Services Provided:
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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.
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Population Served/Eligibility:
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Battered women and their children. |
Specific Victim Services:
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Information and shelter for battered lesbian women. |
Cultural Appropriateness:
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Services available to all battered women; culturally
specific information available.
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Geographical Area Served:
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Seven county area: Aitkin, St.Louis, Lake, Koochiching,
Carlton, Cook, and Isanti counties. Open to women from any area.
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Hours of Operation:
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24/7 |
Means of Contact:
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Phone, fax, email and mail. |
Fee for Service:
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None. |
Accessibility:
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Handicap. |
Proximity to Public Transportation:
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One block from bus stop. |
Translator Services Available: Languages &/or Hearing Impaired:
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Not on-site, but can obtain. |
Waiting List:
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No. If full, will seek out other shelter. |
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St. Louis County Victim Services
Contact Information:
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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
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Services Provided:
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Support and information through court processes. Information
and referrals.
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Population Served/Eligibility:
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Specific Victim Services:
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Victims engaged in the criminal justice system. |
Cultural Appropriateness:
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Serves all cultures. |
Geographical Area Served:
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St. Louis County. |
Hours of Operation:
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8:00am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri. |
Means of Contact:
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Telephone, walk-in or mail |
Fee for Service:
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None. |
Accessibility:
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Handicap. |
Proximity to Public Transportation:
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Two blocks from bus stop. |
Translator Services Available: Languages &/or Hearing Impaired:
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Not on-site, but can obtain. |
Waiting List:
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No. |
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Women's Transitional Housing
Contact Information:
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1401 E 2nd St. Apt. A, Duluth, MN 55805
218-728-6437 P, 218-728-2281 F
TTY/TTD: 218-728-0760
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Services Provided:
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18 months supported housing for single women & single
women with children. Also advocacy, transportation, and bus passes.
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Population Served/Eligibility:
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Single women & single women with children, with four
month's sobriety required if prior history of substance abuse.
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Specific Victim Services:
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Support, referral resources. |
Cultural Appropriateness:
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Serves all cultures. |
Geographical Area Served:
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Mainly Southern St. Louis County, but will serve nation
wide.
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Hours of Operation:
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8-30am - 4:30pm Mon-Fri. 8:00pm groups. |
Means of Contact:
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Phone, by appointment, walk-in or fax. |
Fee for Service:
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None. |
Accessibility:
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Handicap. |
Proximity to Public Transportation:
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One block from bus stop. |
Translator Services Available: Languages &/or Hearing Impaired:
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Spanish. Have access to other translators. |
Waiting List:
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Yes, must apply ahead of time. Not an emergency shelter. |
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