SOS Sexual Violence Services
Free and confidential services for victims of sexual violence, their partners, families, friends and other concerned persons. SOS is available 24/7 at 651-266-1000. Face-to-face services have resumed with safety precautions. Call 651-266-1000 or email us at [email protected] for volunteer training information. Please check back later for upcoming support groups.
I have been assaulted or raped Contact SOS
Reporting choices for victim/survivors
Many victim/survivors of sexual violence do not report it for fear of not being believed or retaliation. There are now more options for reporting sexual violence, if you choose to do so. Learn more on how you can report directly with a sexual assault advocate and decide what path towards healing is best for you.
Volunteers needed
SOS is currently seeking volunteers to staff the 24-hour crisis line during nights and weekends. Free, extensive training is provided. The next training will begin winter 2024.
What we do at SOS
Free and confidential services for victims of sexual violence, their partners, families, friends and other concerned persons.
- Provides 24-hour crisis services, information and referrals.
- Support and information when reporting assault or seeking medical care.
- Medical advocacy during exams or while receiving medical care.
- Legal advocacy on filing a police report or other legal issues.
- Safety planning involving shelter.
- Open support group meetings.
- One-on-one short term counseling.
- Assisting with financial concerns.
- Community education.
Alternative reporting program
You can now report your sexual assault without a police officer present and work directly with a sexual assault advocate to explore your options.
If the Alternative Reporting Program is right for you, you will be part of a guided interview with an advocate.
You can select how you want your case processed and reported:
- Report Only
Your sexual assault advocate will provide your case to the police department. You can choose not to have a formal investigation.
- Report and Review
A sex crimes investigator will reach out to you specifically about your case and discuss what next steps may take place, if you decide to move forward with a formal investigation.
- Report and Investigator
After submission, your case would be assigned to a sex crimes investigator for formal investigation.
Learn more
Reporting isn't always what's best. Connect with an advocate today to learn more about reporting options and other resources.
- Call the 24-hour resource line: 651-266-1000
- Email: [email protected]
SOS and Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) have partnered to offer victim/survivors of sexual violence a choice when reporting a sexual assault.
Support and counseling
Crisis counseling
Individual short-term counseling is available to provide advocacy and support.
- Appointments are available Monday - Friday (8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.).
- Call for an appointment: 651-266-1000
Sexual violence support group
SOS is currently not offering in-person support groups. Please call 651-266-1000 to learn about other in-person support groups in Ramsey county and surrounding areas.
Volunteer opportunities
Be a listener, counselor and advocate...help sexual violence survivors in their recovery. Volunteers provide crisis counseling and support for victim/survivor of sexual assault on our 24-hour crisis line on nights, weekends and holidays. Public Health provides free, extensive training to volunteers. Volunteer training begins on February 15, 2023.
Education and training
Age-appropriate educational resources on sexual violence and sexual violence prevention.
Community partnerships
Improving community response to the problem of sexual violence, and creating a society that is violence free.
Prevention
Sexual violence is a Public Health issue that impacts everyone, directly or indirectly, and results in long term social and economic costs. Effective prevention efforts use different approaches to change communities, shift social norms, end oppression, and promote norms of equity, consent and safety for all.
Sexual Violence Prevention Committee
This committee is dedicated to being part of the solution to shift the culture and prevent the onset of sexual violence perpetration. Primary prevention requires that we make the connection between all forms of oppression (including racism, sexism, homophobia, ableism, adultism, ageism and others) and how these create a culture in which inequality thrives and violence is seen as normal.
Learn more about the Sexual Violence Prevention Committee
Articles and research
Other programs and services
Local, state and national programs working to raise awareness and prevent sexual violence in the community.