Victim Resources

Help in St. Louis County and across Minnesota. Our office can guide you through the court process, but many needs are better met by organizations that specialize in them. Everything below is free to contact.

If you are in immediate danger

Call 911.

24-Hour Crisis Lines

• Minnesota Day One — statewide help finding shelter and safety planning: 1-866-223-1111
• PAVSA (Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault), Duluth — 24-hour crisis line: 218-726-1931
• Sexual Assault Program of Northern St. Louis County, Virginia -- 24-hour crisis line: 218-780-7227
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988.

Help By What You Need:

211 - 211 is the most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country.

Domestic Violence

Safe Haven Shelter & Resource Center, Duluth — shelter, advocacy, support groups. 

Advocates for Family Peace — offices serving the Virginia area. 

Sexual Violence

PAVSA, Duluth — advocacy, medical response, and support after sexual assault. 

Sexual Assault Program of Northern St. Louis County, Virginia -- providing free, confidential 24/7 crisis support, advocacy, and educational services to victims and survivors of sexual violence.

PAVSA is also the Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for St. Louis, Lake, Cook, and Carlton counties, serving young people who have been trafficked or sexually exploited

Children and Families

 First Witness Child Advocacy Center, Duluth — interviews and support for children. 

To report child abuse or neglect, call St. Louis County Public Health & Human Services intake: 
218-726-2012 (Duluth)
218-471-7128  (Virginia)

American Indian Community

Dabinoo'Igan Shelter / American Indian Community Housing Organization, Duluth -- Women and children fleeing physical violence, sexual violence, trafficking, or stalking (with a focus on the Native American community, serving St. Louis County, Carlton County, and Northeast Minnesota)

Older Adults and Vulnerable Adults

Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) — 1-844-880-1574, 24 hours. 

Legal Help

Justice North — free civil legal help for people who qualify. 

Orders for protection and harassment restraining orders: forms and instructions from the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

Emergency Financial Assistance

Restitution — a judge can order a convicted offender to repay certain losses. See Victim Services.

Minnesota Crime Victims Reimbursement Program — state help with costs such as medical care, counseling, and lost wages after a violent crime. There are filing deadlines, so apply as soon as you can. 

Notification and Safety Tools

VINE — free notice when someone's custody status changes in a county jail. 1-877-664-8463
Minnesota HAVEN — custody information for people in state prison. 
Safe at Home — Minnesota Secretary of State address confidentiality program. 

Statewide Directories

• Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Finding Help — statewide victim services.
• Victim Service Provider Directory sorted by county (PDF)

About this List

We list these organizations so you can find help quickly. Listing is not an endorsement, and this office does not control their services. Last reviewed October, 2026. If a link or number is wrong, tell us at hollencampc@stlouiscountymn.gov