Asian Women United of Minnesota (AWUM)
Crisis Line
Asian Women United of Minnesota
Call for location
(612) 724-8823
awum@awum.org
https://www.awum.org
Service Details
Description
Crisis lines provide immediate support to help ensure a person's safety and help them take the next steps toward resolving a problem.
Crisis intervention hotlines/helplines are available through telephone, email, chat, text or other communication methods.
Additional Information
A 24/7 domestic violence crisis line with information and help for Asian communities in many languages.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Anoka County
- Carver County
- Dakota County
- Hennepin County
- Ramsey County
- Scott County
- Washington County
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Specialization
- Family
- Female
- Hmong Community
- Karen Community
- Laotian Community
- Vietnamese Community
Eligibility
Victims of domestic violence in the Asian community
Application Instructions
Call the Crisis Line at (612) 724-8823
Available 24/7
Fees
There is no fee for this service.
Business Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday (Office Hours)
Some services are available 24/7
Area Served
Twin Cities Metro area
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Crisis Line | (612) 724-8823 | |
| Main - Administrative | (612) 724-0756 |
Last Update
2/27/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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RP-1500.1400-200Domestic Violence Hotlines Definition
Programs that provide immediate assistance for women and men who have experienced domestic abuse which may include steps to ensure the person's safety; short-term emotional support; assistance with shelter; legal information and advocacy; referrals for medical treatment; ongoing counseling and/or group support; and other related services. Hotline staff are generally available via telephone, email, chat and/or text.
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YH-0500Asian Community Definition
Individuals whose nationality, ethnic background and cultural ancestry are those of one of the countries and peoples of the continent of Asia.
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YH-0500.8170Southeast Asian Community Definition
Individuals who are either citizens of one of the countries within Southeast Asia or who identify themselves as part of the Southeast Asian community which includes people from Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, the Sultanate of Brunei, Thailand and Vietnam.
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YH-0500.8170-300Hmong Community Definition
Individuals whose ethnic background and cultural ancestry identify them as part of the Hmong community. The Hmong live in a region within southern China, northern Vietnam and Laos. Their language is Hmong.
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YH-0500.8170-385Karen Community Definition
Individuals who reside in Karen State in southern and southeastern Myanmar (Burma), or who identify themselves as part of the Karen community. The term "Karen" is an umbrella term that refers to a heterogeneous lot of Sino-Tibetan speaking ethnic groups that do not share a common language, culture, religion or material characteristics. The Karen constitute the third largest ethnic population in Myanmar.
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YH-0500.8170-400Laotian Community Definition
Individuals who are either citizens of Laos or who identify themselves as part of the Laotian community. Laos is a country in southeast Asia. The official language is Lao.
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YH-0500.8170-900Vietnamese Community Definition
Individuals who are either citizens of Vietnam or who identify themselves as part of the Vietnamese community. Vietnam is a country in southeast Asia. The official language is Vietnamese.