Escape Abuse
Our 24-hour Crisis Line provides a safe place to call, vent, cry and clarify answers to questions whether you are a victim or a concerned family member or friend. Our advocates are always available and all calls are free and confidential.
If you’re worried about calling you can also email our crisis address.
Help. Education. Hope.
At Southern Valley Alliance, our highly trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone in Minnesota’s Carver and Scott Counties who is experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
The Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to empower victims and survivors to find safety and live free of abuse. We also provide support to friends and family members who are concerned about a loved one.
Resources and help can be found by calling (952) 873-4214.
Stay Safe When Getting Help
It’s critical for your safety to reach out when your partner is not around. If your partner does come home or walk in while you’re talking with an advocate, immediately disconnect the call. Because abusive relationships are based on power and control, an abusive partner is likely to react in anger as you take steps to regain control.
Digital safety tips
Read our tech and social media safety tips for ways to “check your tech” and ensure your safety on the computer or phone.
Remember to delete our number from your phone and clear your internet browser history after visiting our website.
What to Expect When You Call for Help
Every call is unique. Some callers identify as survivors of abuse, some as abusive partners and some as concerned family members and friends seeking help for someone else. While every contact is specific to the individual, view some phrases and questions that advocates use consistently to best help each caller.
Help for Domestic Abuse
There are many ways we can help domestic violence victims and their families. Here are just some of the ways we provide support.
Order for protection in Minnesota
SVA advocates for and empowers victim-survivors in Scott and Carver counties in Minnesota through what can be an overwhelming and confusing process, especially in light of the stress and trauma surrounding domestic violence.
Transitional Housing
Through a partnership with the Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA), SVA has 4 scattered site transitional housing units. The project is supported by a grant through the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).
Call the SVA 24/7 crisis line at 952-873-4214 and press 1 for more information.
For family and friends
If you’re family or a friend of someone you think is being abused we have resources and steps you can take to get them the help they need.
Safety planning
Put a plan in place ahead of time to keep yourself, your children, and your pets safe.
Court advocacy
SVABW partners with law enforcement, attorneys, and other agencies to advocate for and empower survivors through what can be an overwhelming and confusing process, especially in light of the stress and trauma of domestic violence.
Local resources and services
There are several resources and services in Minnesota’s Scott and Carver Counties available to you.