# Domestic Violence (Women) Help Resources - Minnesota ## National Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | TTY: 1-800-787-3224 - **Text:** Text START to 88788 - **Website:** [thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 confidential support, safety planning, and resources for survivors of domestic violence. - **RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network):** - **Phone:** 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) - **Website:** [rainn.org](https://www.rainn.org/) - **Description:** Support for survivors of sexual violence, including those experiencing abuse in domestic settings. ## Statewide Domestic Violence Services for Women - **Day One Services** - **Phone:** 1-866-223-1111 - **Text:** (612) 399-9995 - **Website:** [dayoneservices.org](https://www.dayoneservices.org/) - **Services Provided:** Immediate connections to shelters, safety planning, legal assistance, and advocacy across Minnesota. - **Violence Free Minnesota** - **Toll-Free Phone:** 833-659-3350 - **Website:** [vfmn.org](https://www.vfmn.org/) - **Services Provided:** County-specific resources, including emergency shelters, crisis intervention, and culturally specific services. ## Regional Domestic Violence Services for Women ### Twin Cities Area - **Cornerstone Advocacy Service** - **Phone:** (952) 884-0376 - **Website:** [cornerstonemn.org](https://www.cornerstonemn.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Comprehensive support including emergency shelter, transitional housing, and legal advocacy. ### Greater Minnesota - **Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center (Duluth)** - **Phone:** (218) 728-6481 - **Website:** [safehavenshelter.org](https://www.safehavenshelter.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Emergency housing, support groups, and children's programs. ## Reporting Domestic Violence - **Minnesota Day One Statewide Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-866-223-1111 - **Text:** (612) 399-9995 - **How to Report:** Call the hotline for guidance on contacting law enforcement or filing an Order for Protection. ## Online Support Services - **Love is Respect** - **Website:** [loveisrespect.org](https://www.loveisrespect.org/) - **Features:** Anonymous live chat, educational resources, and support for survivors of intimate partner violence. ## Educational Resources - **Violence Free Minnesota** - **Website:** [vfmn.org](https://www.vfmn.org/) - **Description:** Statewide information on recognizing abuse, safety planning, and survivor rights. ## Additional Support - **Battered Women's Justice Project** - **Phone:** (800) 903-0111 - **Website:** [bwjp.org](https://www.bwjp.org/) - **Services Provided:** Legal information and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact Violence Free Minnesota or Day One Services._