Domestic Violence Telephone Numbers

If you are being physically or mentally abused you can call the following numbers for help.

Crisis Information (to find shelter and support information):

• 24 Hour Minnesota Domestic Violence Crisis Line
  • 1-866-223-1111
• The Men's Line (24 hour line for men)
  • 612-379-6361

Culturally Specific Advocacy Programs:

• Asian Women United (24 hour crisis line)
  • 651-646-2261
• Casa de Esperanza (24 hour crisis line)
  • 651-772-1611
• Community Univ Health Care Center (SE Asian)
  • 612-627-4774
• Korean Family Crisis Advocacy Program
  • 612-722-2347
• Women of Nations
  • 651-222-5836
• Brian Coyle Somali Program
  • 612-338-5282

For further resources or information contact the Domestic Abuse Project at

• 612-874-7063

between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Information

In 1994, Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which allows spouses and children abused by their U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident (someone with a “Green Card”) relative to petition to stay in the United States legally. Spouses (husband or wife) and children can file immigrant visa petitions if they can show that their spouse or parent battered them or subjected them to extreme cruelty.

If you feel you may qualify for this immigration benefit contact an immigration attorney (see Section 2.5 (Immigration Information, Legal and Community Resources )for a list of legal providers in the Twin Cities area).

Impact of Domestic Abuse on Immigration Status

If you are arrested or charged with abusing another individual (physically or mentally) this may affect your immigration status or your ability to become a United States citizen.

For more information, see Section 3 of this chapter.