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If you or someone you know has recently experienced sexual assault, it is highly recommended to visit a medical professional.

Minnesota Resources

Obtain free medical care at your local hospital emergency room. Let the hospital staff know that you have experienced sexual violence. If you have questions review this information about .

In the Duluth area

407 E 3rd St
Duluth, MN 55805
218-786-4000

1012 E. 2nd Street
Building A, 2nd Floor
Duluth, MN 55805
218-249-5616

Crisis Resources

This site will provide information on how to contact an advocate, seek emergency medical care, support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing victims/survivors, support and information for those who do not speak English and a directory for Minnesota resources.

(Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault)
24/7 crisis hotline for the Duluth, MN area
218-726-1931

National resources

(Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. They can help connect you to your closest local resource. Online chat/video conference is available as well.

800-656-4673

Specific for men who have experienced sexual abuse and/or assault

If you, or someone you know is needing to leave an abusive relationship, advocates at the following organizations can help plan for safety, connect with resources, and more.

Minnesota Resources

(Duluth)
218-728-6481

(Duluth)
218-722-2247

651-722-1611

• 24-hour MN crisis line in Spanish and English
• Family advocacy for Latinx communities living in the Twin Cities and surrounding cities

Call: 866-223-1111
Text: 612-399-9995

National Resources

1-866-331-9474
Text: LOVEIS to 22522

1-844-762-8483

855-812-1001 (Voice/VP)
hotline@adwas.org

800-799-7233

If you believe you are in immediate danger due to stalking/harassment, contact emergency services at 9-1-1.

Note: this resource does NOT provide direct service to victims.

On-campus confidential resources

• Counseling Services
• Student Health Service

Extended Sites

If you are not located on the Duluth campus and would like resources specific to your campus area, please look below. You may also find state and national resources helpful.

• Austin, MN
  • 
    24-hour crisis line — works with various crime victims, including domestic abuse/assault, sexual assault, rape, stalking and harassment
    101 14th St. NW, Austin, MN 55912
    507-437-6680
• Brainerd, MN
  • 
    24-hour crisis, information and referral line
    218-828-0494 or Toll Free 1-888-458-0494
  • Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center
    24-hour crisis, information and resources line
    218-828-1216 or 888-777-1248
• Cloquet, MN
  • 
    Services include a 24-hour crisis line, SANE Program, counseling, therapy, support group and legal advocacy
    Crisis Line: 218- 726-1931 or 866-229-7425
    Office: 218-726-1442
• Duluth, MN
  • Safe Haven Shelter
    Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence
    218-728-6481
• Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
  • Fond du Lac Human Services
    218-879-1227 or Toll-Free #: 1-888-888-6007
    Advocacy Crisis Line: 218-348-1817
    Advocacy Crisis Pager: 218-725-9289
• Grand Rapids, MN
  • 
    Providing advocacy and support for victims and survivors of domestic violence
    1611 NW 4th Street Grand Rapids, MN 55744
    218-326-0388
  • 
    Advocacy and support for victims and survivors of sexual assault. SWR also provides support to friends and family members of survivors
    218-326-5008
• Inver Grove Heights, MN
  • 
    Sexual Assault Hotline: 651-405-1500
    Lewis House in Eagan: 651-452-7288
    Lewis House in Hastings: 651-437-1291
• St. Cloud, MN
  • 
    320-251-4357
  • 
    24-hour crisis line
    320-253-6900
    800-950-2203
• St. Paul
  • 
    Advocacy and 24-hour bilingual crisis line, court advocacy and shelter services
    651-772-1611
  • 
    Provides 24-hour crisis counseling, information and referrals for victims of any sexual violence and for friends and families
    24-hour crisis line: 651-266-1000
  • 
    24-hour crisis line
    651-645-2824
    888-575-3367

Off-campus resources

For further resources, visit any of the following sites:

provides information on healthy relationships, dating red flags, and a variety of other topics for teens and young adults

contains information, resources, events, and actions for those impacted by sexual violence.

focuses specifically on men who have experienced sexual abuse and assault. There are resources for friends, family, and partners as well.

provides information, advocacy, and resources to citizens of the United States who experienced sexual and/or gender-based violence while living, traveling, or studying abroad.