Domestic violence services provide crucial support for individuals experiencing abuse. This section offers resources for safety planning, emergency assistance, counseling, and legal support. By connecting to these services, we aim to help victims find safety, regain control, and access the help they need to rebuild their lives.
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A growing concern that impacts many survivors of domestic abuse, especially after they leave the relationship is digital safety.
When an abuser no longer has physical access, they may shift to digital tactics—exposing or threatening to expose a survivor’s home address, workplace, contact information, or personal details. This form of doxxing can lead to serious real‑world risks, including stalking, harassment, job disruption, and physical danger.
To help address this, we worked with cybersecurity experts and survivor‑informed advocates to create a practical guide that explains how doxxing is used in abusive dynamics and what steps survivors can take to reduce their risk:
Family Pathways works to eliminate Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault against women, men and children by providing supportive, non-judgmental and confidential services.
North Branch, MN 55056
Our mission is to promote equal access to the court system and to encourage full expression of victims' rights by providing sensitive support, objective information, direct assistance, and referral to appropriate services for primary and secondary victims of crime in Mille Lacs County.
Onamia, MN 56359
Whatever youﾒre dealing with, whether itﾒs domestic violence, trafficking, or sexual violence, it is not your fault. You are not alone. For free and confidential help, call the Minnesota Day One Crisis Line 1-866-223-1111 to speak with an advocate (interpreters are available), text 612-399-9995, or click the CHAT NOW button on this site to connect with a Day One advocate. A Day One advocate is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.
Those who contact The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.
You can also text "START" to 88788
American Indian and Alaska Native women experience high rates of violence, but few seek help. In 2017, the StrongHearts Native Helpline was created to offer culturally-sensitive support. It provides services like crisis intervention and safety planning for Native communities. In 2021, it became an independent nonprofit, continuing to help those affected by domestic and sexual violence.
By calling or texting 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483), or chatting online at strongheartshelpline.org: survivors, family, friends and partners questioning their own behavior can connect with StrongHearts advocates who provide support and advocacy including:
Crisis intervention.
Assistance with safety planning.
Domestic violence education and information.
Referrals to Native-centered domestic violence and sexual violence service providers.
Basic information about health options.
Support finding a local health facility or crisis center trained in the care of sexual assault survivors and forensic exams.
General information about jurisdiction and legal advocacy referrals.