THE BRIDGE
The domestic violence and sexual assault service provider for Dunn and Pepin Counties.
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The domestic violence and sexual assault service provider for Dunn and Pepin Counties. |
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Support Groups All Services are Free and Confidential The Adult and Children’s Groups meet at the same time. Please call 1-715-235-9074 or 1-800-924-9918. E-mail questions to manager@thebridgetohope.com Current Programs Adult Victims of Domestic Violence Program The Bridge offers a variety of services including emergency shelter, one-on-one advocacy, legal and medical advocacy and support groups.
Empowered Elders Specialized advocacy for victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault over the age of 60.
Sexual Assault Program Including advocacy during a SANE exam after an assault, also emergency shelter, one-on-one advocacy, legal and medical advocacy and support groups.
Support Groups All Services are Free and Confidential The Adult and Children’s Groups meet at the same time.
Mentoring Program The purpose of the mentoring program being implemented at the Bridge to Hope is to provide a group of young women with mentors to help them develop self-esteem and build tools for empowerment. For young women, having that one special person in their lives who sees them at HOPE instead of at risk, who sees them as potential rather than as a problem to be solved, will increase their opportunities for success. Over a year of research went into this project to develop an effective, research and evidence based program that will make a difference and be a success. Girls will meet with their mentors twice a month and attend a teen empowerment group, the educational portion of the program, once a month during the school year. The program will help young women develop the skills to go forward in life and make good choices, and choose healthy relationships. Many studies show that high self-regard decreases the likeliness that a young woman will enter into a destructive relationship. If you are interested in being a mentor, click here. Building Bridges Circle held for male inmates at the Dunn County jail, 4 week curriculum. The group is a preventative and educational program to teach restorative principles, cognitive restructuring education, and to educate young men on the cycle of violence and healthy relationships (this is not “batterer’s treatment”).
Dunn County Office
Teen Empowerment Group: 4:30-5:30 p.m. This group meets the second Wednesday of each month during the school year
This group is a preventative program to build tools for positive self-esteem and empowerment to help young women make healthy decisions.
Sexual Assault Please call for group times. The goal of this group is to provide a supportive environment in which survivors can explore the impact abuse/assault has had on their lives.
Teen’s Sexual Assault 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm This group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month.
A support group for young women who have or are dealing with sexual assault or harassment issues.
Children’s Sexual Assault Please call for group times. A support group for children. This group focuses on the impact sexual assault has on the family.
Women’s Domestic Violence Thursdays 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
This is an open Group for women who have or are experiencing domestic violence. This group provides a relaxed and informative environment for women to share their experiences and gain support.
Children’s Domestic Violence Thursdays 6:00 - 7:15 pm
A support group for child witnesses/victims of domestic violence. This group focuses on the children's experiences of witnessing domestic violence. Some topics to be discussed included abuse, anger, safety planning and feelings.
Empowered Elders Please call for group times.
Pepin County Office
Adult Victims of Domestic Violence Please call for group times.
This is an open Group for women who have or are experiencing domestic violence. This group provides a supportive and informative environment for women to share their experiences and gain support. For more information please call 672-3150 or 1-800-924-9918 |
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No one deserves to be abused. 1-800-924-9918 We are here to help. Free & Confidential Services |