Violence Prevention Center

Providing free and confidential support to all affected by domestic and sexual violence.
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We are located
in the Norshore Building at
21 West Second Street
in Grand Marais.

Office hours are
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM,
Monday - Friday.

You may call
(218) 387-1262
to make an appointment
or feel free to just walk on in!

We are here,
and we are eager to help.


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please call 911
or our Crisis Line at
(218) 387-1237.

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The Violence Prevention Center provides
services to persons and their families
who have experienced domestic violence
or sexual assault.

To accomplish this goal, we provide the following:


In addition, we will:

  • Provide advocacy and intervention services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
  • Provide information and referral to community resources, and accompany you to meetings at your request.
  • Act as a catalyst in creating a community atmosphere in which domestic and sexual violence is not tolerated.
  • Promote equal access to community resources necessary for each and every person.


Our Mission:
To serve individuals and families in Cook County affected by domestic and sexual violence and to act as a catalyst in building healthy relationships and developing a community where violence is not tolerated.