Domestic violence safety and housing help in Minnesota
The short answer
If you are in danger, call 911. Minnesota Day One answers 24 hours: call 1 866 223 1111 or text 612 399 9995. An advocate can help find a safe place to stay.
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Minnesota Day One
A Day One advocate is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you choose, the advocate will try to find a safe place for you to stay, and can sometimes help with transportation.
Official page: dayoneservices.org/domestic-violence/help-now
Order for Protection
Day One explains Orders for Protection in Minnesota. For legal help, find your local legal aid at mylegalaid.org.
Official pages: dayoneservices.org/domestic-violence/safety-plan/order-protection, mylegalaid.org/get-legal-help
Your housing rights
Under the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), people in many HUD assisted homes can't be denied or evicted because they are survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking.
Official page: hud.gov/vawa
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Sources last checked October 27, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.
Nothing here is a promise of a bed, money or a spot in any program. Each place decides who it can serve. You choose what feels right for you.