Tubman

TO ADVANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHANGE SO THAT EVERY PERSON CAN EXPERIENCE SAFETY, HOPE, AND HEALING. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.

RESIDENTIAL & HOUSING SERVICES: TUBMAN OPERATES ONE SHELTER FOR UP TO 100 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN, LOCATED IN MAPLEWOOD, MN. FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ESCAPING A VIOLENT HOME RECEIVE FOOD AND A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE ON A SHORT-TERM BASIS UNTIL THEY SECURE MORE PERMANENT HOUSING. TUBMAN STAFF, INTERNS AND VOLUNTEERS ASSIST RESIDENTS THROUGH MEASURABLE SUPPORT SERVICES TO REACH THEIR GOALS, SUCH AS SAFETY PLANNING, HOUSING INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, HEALTH ASSESSMENTS, COUNSELING, ORDERS FOR PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGAL SERVICES, FINANCIAL AND CAREER INFORMATION, PARENTING SUPPORT, AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES. ACCESS TO CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT IS ALSO PROVIDED, AS WELL AS REPARATION CLAIMS INFORMATION ARE ALSO PROVIDED. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O...

LEGAL SERVICES: CRITICAL LEGAL ADVOCACY, REPRESENTATION, AND INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY LEGAL ADVOCATES, STAFF AND VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS, AND LEGAL INTERNS PRIMARILY IN WASHINGTON, RAMSEY AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES OF MINNESOTA. ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES HELP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS OBTAIN LIFE-SAVING ORDERS FOR PROTECTION, AND ADVOCATES PROVIDE NEEDED SUPPORT TO VICTIMS IN CRIMINAL COURT PROCEEDINGS. IN SUBURBAN RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, LAW ENFORCEMENT CONDUCTS LETHALITY ASSESSSMENTS AND CONTACTS TUBMAN ADVOCATES AFTER RESPONDING TO DOMESTIC ASSAULT CALLS SO THAT VICTIMS CAN RECEIVE IMMEDIATE ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O...

COUNSELING & THERAPY SERVICES: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE PROVIDED VIA A STATE LICENSED RULE 29 OUTPATIENT COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER STAFFED BY LICENSED PROFESSIONALS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS FROM A VARIETY OF CLINICAL DISCIPLINES. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES, FAMILY AND GROUP THERAPY. SIGNATURE PROGRAMS INCLUDE DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY (DBT) AND CULTURALLY-SPECIFIC DBT PROGRAM SERVING THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY; CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS (SERVING WOMEN WITH A DUAL DIAGNOSIS OF MENTAL AND CHEMICAL HEALTH ISSUES), AND THE RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE USED VIOLENCE. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O...

CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES: SERVICES FOR YOUTH IN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE: INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT, SAFETY PLANNING, GOAL PLANNING, AGE-SPECIFIC SUPPORT GROUPS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, RESPITE CHILD CARE, ASSISTANCE WITH HOMEWORK, SCHOOL TRANSITIONS AND EMPLOYMENT GOALS, DATING VIOLENCE PREVENTION, CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS, FAMILY ACTIVITIES, AND RESOURCE REFERRAL. COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH INCLUDE AGE-SPECIFIC SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS WHO HAVE WITNESSED OR EXPERIENCED VIOLENCE, GRIEF AND LOSS AND OTHER CHANGES IN THEIR FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED FOR YOUTH LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY AND IN SHELTER. TUBMAN PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS, THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO SERVE YOUTH OF ALL GENDERS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13-24 (SOMETIMES EVEN YOUNGER) WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF OR AT RISK FOR DATING VIOLENCE, DOMESTICE VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND EXPLOITATION, AND STALKING, MANY OF WHOM ARE HOMELESS OR PRECARIOUSLY HOUSED. YOUTH OUTREACH WORKERS MEET WITH CLIENTS IN HOME AND/OR COMMUNITY LOCATIONS TO ACCESS RESOURCES AND DEVELOP CUSTOMIZED GOAL PLANS TO MEET BASIC NEEDS AND LONGER TERM ASPIRATIONS. YOUTH WORKERS PROVIDE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ENSURE YOUTH OVERCOME BARRIERS ASSOCIATED WITH CALLENGES FACED. TUBMAN'S MOVEMENT FOR VIOLENCE PREVENTION (MVP) PROGRAM INCLUDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES TO HELP YOUTH LEARN SKILLS FOR HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND PEER LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THIS INCLUDES YOUNG PEOPLE SERVING AS PEER ADVISORS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS, AND USING INTERACTIVE MEDIA TO SHAPE AND DELIVER TEEN-GENERATED CONTENT TO FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND FAITH COMMMUNITIES. TUBMAN'S VOICES IN PREVENTION (VIP) PROGRAM IS A SCHOOL-BASED VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THIS CULTURALLY RELEVANT AND TECHNOLOGICALLY SAVVY CURRICULUM PROVIDES YOUTH WITH THE TOOLS TO RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS OF ABUSE AND DEVELOP HEALTHY DATING RELATIONSHIPS. TAUGHT BY TUBMAN YOUTH EDUCATORS, THE PROGRAM SERVES STUDENTS IN OVER 40 PUBLIC, ALTERNATIVE, AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN MINNEAPOLIS, ST. PAUL, THROUGHOUT SUBURBAN RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, AND THE SURROUNDING METRO. NORTHSTAR YOUTH OUTREACH CENTER IS A DROP-IN CENTER BASED IN THE COMMUNITY AT MAPLEWOOD MALL. THE CENTER PROVIDES ADVOCACY, SAFEY PLANNING AND CONNECTIONS TO A RANGE OF ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES, ALONG WITH COUNSELING, HOUSING, CAREER, AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE; A COMPUTER LAB; SUPPLIES, FOOD AND CLOTHING AND CREATIVE ART SPACES. WORKSHOPS AND SUPPORT GROUPS: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IS ALSO PROVIDED BY TUBMAN STAFF, INTERNS,AND PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEERS IN THE COMMUNITY, WITH A RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE SEEKING TO MAKE AND SUSTAIN CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS DURING CRISIS, REMAIN SELF-SUFFICIENT DURING TRANSITION, PREVENT FUTURE CRISES AND MAINTAIN STABILITY IN THE FACE OF ECONOMIC AND LIFE CHALLENGES. RESOURCE COUNSELING AND A 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE PROVIDE AROUND-THE-CLOCK EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, SAFETY PLANNING AND CONNECTION TO RESOURCES WITHIN THE AGENCY OR IN THE COMMUNITY REGARDING A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES. RESOURCE COUNSELING ADVOCATES ARE AVAILABLE IN PERSON OR BY TELEPHONE, WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT. SUPPORT GROUPS OFFER A FORUM FOR PEOPLE TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS EXPERIENCING SIMILAR CHALLENGES AND CHANGES IN ORDER TO FIND ENCOURAGEMENT, SHARE COPING STRATEGIES, AND BUILD A SUPPORT NETWORK. JOBS, EDUCATION AND FINANCE WORKSHOPS AND ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT ARE READILY AVAILABLE FOR SHELTER AND HOUSING CLIENTS, AND ARE ALSO OPEN TO CLIENTS PARTICIPATING IN OTHER TUBMAN SERVICES. CAREER WORKSHOPS OFFER PRACTICAL STRATEGIES TO HELP PARTICIPANTS CHOOSE A CAREER PATH AND WORK TOWARD GETTING THE JOB OR EDUCATION THEY WANT. FINANCIAL WORKSHOPS FOCUS ON GOAL SETTING AND HOUSEHOLD BUDGETING, BASIC BANKING, CREDIT AND CREDIT REPAIR, DEBT MANAGEMENT AND BUILDING SAVINGS. HARRIET'S CLOSET PROVIDES NEW OR GENTLY-USED PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES AND SHOES TO HELP PEOPLE OF ALL GENDERS FEEL CONFIDENT AS THEY INTERVIEW AND BEGIN EMPLOYMENT OR ATTEND COURT PROCEEDINGS. AN ONSITE FOOD PANTRY IS AVAILABLE TO TUBMAN CLIENTS TO MEET THEIR SHORT- TERM OR OCCASIONAL NEEDS FOR NUTRITIOUS, CULTURALLY SPECIFIC FOOD. PUBLIC EDUCATION SERVICES: TUBMAN'S COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES INCLUDE THE COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE TUBMAN.ORG; PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY EVENTS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF ISSUES AND SERVICES, AND TRAINED TUBMAN AMBASSADORS TO SPEAK TO FAITH, CIVIC AND WORKPLACE GROUPS. TUBMAN IS REGUARLY CALLED UPON TO CONDUCT TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING THOSE IN THE FIELDS OF EDUCATION, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND LEGAL SERVICES, HEALTHCARE, SENIOR PROGRAMS, BUSINESS LEADERS, AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS. TOPICS INCLUDE RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE AND SAFETY PLANNING, SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND TRAFFICKING, TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICE DELIVERY, SPECIALIZED MENTAL AND CHEMICAL HEALTH THERAPIES, PARENTING ISSUES AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT. TUBMAN PARTNERS WITH POLICY-MAKERS AT ALL LEVELS TO COLLABORATE ON ISSUES IMPACTING THE PEOPLE WHO SEEK SERVICES AT TUBMAN, INCLUDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, POVERTY, COMMUNITY VIOLENCE, RACIAL DISPARITIES AND MORE. THIS WORK INCLUDES PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER NONPROFITS, ADVOCACY COALITIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. TUBMAN ALSO PARTNERS WITH COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO PROVIDE QUALITY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM, SERVING AS A FIELD PLACEMENT FOR OVER 125 STUDENTS PER YEAR FROM A VARIETY OF DISCIPLINES. TUBMAN STAFF ALSO SERVE AS ADJUNCT FACULTY, GUEST LECTURERS, AND RESEARCH COMMITTEE ADVISORS.