This is a basic guideline for accessing services provided by Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department.

Program Area: Domestic Abuse Service Center

Contact Number: 612-348-5073

Program Summary: Services for persons who have experienced domestic violence 

Program description

Target population:

Any Hennepin County resident that is a victim of domestic violence

Services:

Legal Advocacy Provided

  • Domestic Abuse Service Center staff will prepare an Order for Protection, submit it to the signing judge for review, file and process the documents for service by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department.

Advocacy and Assistance

  • On site are advocates from Asian Women United of Minnesota, Casa de Esperanza, Division of Indian Work, African Immigrant Services, Phyllis Wheatley, OutFront Minnesota
  • domestic abuse criminal assistance

 

Other

  • Child protection services
  • Economic assistance
  • Information about other resources
  • Children's playroom on-site
  • Deputy Sheriff on-site providing security

 

Referral procedures

How to obtain services:

Individuals who need an Order for Protection or any other assistance to address domestic abuse may call or walk-in, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

  • To find out if your Order was served, contact Sheriff's Office at 612-348-3800

Intake locations:

Hennepin County Government Center
Room A-0650 (lower level)
300 South 6th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55487

Web:  Hennepin County Attorney's Office

Last Update: 06/24/10