Other Organizations Serving Immigrant Victim/Survivors
The Advocates for Human Rights – provides immigration legal services, primarily in asylum and trafficking
African Immigrants Community Services – seeks to meet the needs of East African refugees in the Twin Cities by providing services related to refugee employment, English as a second language, refugee social services
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) – assists with litigating civil rights violations
Amigos del Mercado – assists with daily challenges of living in Minnesota and with English language skills
Arrive Ministries – assists with refugee resettlement and services
Asian Women United of Minnesota (AWUM) – provides a safe place for all women and their children dealing with domestic violence, including physical, emotional, or sexual abuse through advocacy, a shelter, a help line, and legal services
Asista – online resources for immigrant survivors of domestic and sexual violence
Casa de Esperanza – provides family advocacy, community engagement and youth initiatives for immigrants and immigrant families to promote safety, support, education, and opportunities to the community
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) – provides online resources on immigration-related topics
The Center for Victims of Torture – provides medical and nursing care, psychotherapy, social services and massage and physical therapy to survivors of torture
Centro Tyrone Guzman – provides evidence-based, family-centered, and culturally responsive services to address health and education disparities and empower Latines to change systems and mindsets
Civil Society – provides culturally and linguistically specific legal and case management services to victims of human trafficking, sexual assault including rape and stalking on campus
Communities Organizing Latinx Power and Action – provides services to the Latinx community, including immigration assistance
Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC) – provides health services related to medical, dental, and mental health, and also has legal clinics assisting in a variety of matters, including immigration, and victim advocacy services
Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES) – connects families to resources, skills, institutions, and systems and create an environment for people to be engaged and empowered
Conversations with Friends – visits and support individuals who are detained by ICE
Discapacitados Abriéndose Caminos – assists immigrants and immigrant families with disabilities to access the support and resources they need
Enitan Story – assists and empowers victims of human trafficking and domestic abuse
Families for Freedom – assists with deportation issues and advocates for immigration policy change
Hmong American Partnership (HAP) – providing service to the Hmong community through Workforce Development, Economic and Community Development, Children and Family Services (including services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence), and Health and Wellness
Immigrant Hope – low cost immigration legal services
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) – provide full representation immigration legal assistance to low-income immigrants and refugees in Minnesota
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) – provides online immigration resources
Immigration Equality – advocates for immigrants and families facing discrimination based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status through direct legal services, policy advocacy, and impact litigation
International Institute of Minnesota (IIMN) – provides services and resources to empower immigrants and refugees in the pursuit of their goals through language learning, job training, immigration assistance, citizenship classes, refugee resettlement, case management, and other services
James H. Binger Center for New Americans – does impact litigation in federal courts, Detainee Rights Clinic (representing those in detention), Immigration and Human Rights Clinic (representing asylum seekers), Rural Immigrant Access Clinic (legal assistance to those in rural areas), and Education and Outreach training
La Oportunidad, Inc. – provides effective educational and supportive programs that enable Latino individuals and families to achieve positive educational and social outcomes
Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota – provides programs meant to retain the cultural heritage of the Lao community, including programs in health outreach, art and culture, civic engagement, and housing counseling
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota – assists with a multitude of services, including refugee resettlement services and programs
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) – provides a variety of full representation legal services to low-income clients in 20 central Minnesota counties, including immigration
Minnesota Council of Churches – offers abundant support to new comers through four lines of service: case management, immigration, employment, and education
Navigate MN – a community organization led by Latinx immigrants that builds power for gender, racial and economic justice
Neighborhood House – a multi-service agency, providing wrap-around services for people when they need it most. Assists people with basic needs, education, multiple youth programs, and health and well-being.
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) – provides a variety of full representation legal services to low-income clients throughout the state of Minnesota, including in immigration-related matters
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS) – provides a variety of full representation legal services to low-income clients in southern Minnesota counties, including immigration
United Cambodian Association of Minnesota – the five main areas of programming are Elders, Families, Youth, Health, and Legal Services
Voice of East African Women, Inc. (VEAW) – providing advocacy and safety planning to East African Women and has a shelter for short-term housing for those escaping sex trafficking