Round-the-clock service, advocacy and shelter for all victims of violence

Linus' Pet Haven

A program of Alexandra House, Inc.

Alexandra House understands the strong bond between families and their pets, especially during times of crisis. Linus’ Pet Haven is a dedicated sanctuary within our emergency shelter that supports victims and survivors of violence who are faced with the difficult decision of choosing between their personal safety and leaving their beloved pets behind.

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HopeFest 2025

HopeFest 2025 is coming!

Join us on Saturday, September 27, 2025, for a day of hope, community, and action as we kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Walk with us, celebrate survivors, and help raise critical funds to support those on their journey to safety and healing. Bring the whole family — together, we can create a future free from violence!

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Chat with an Advocate

LiveChat or Call our 24/7 Helpline: 763.780.2330

Alexandra House's helpline is answered by trained advocates who provide support, resources, and referrals for individuals who are:

in need of emergency shelter
looking to talk to someone
in a domestic abuse or sexual assault situation and don’t know what to do
in need of legal information or referrals
looking for resources to find safe housing options

If you cannot talk on talk on the phone or don’t have access to a phone, you can reach our trained Advocate at advocate1A@alexandrahouse.org. Texting 911 is now available statewide in Minnesota and other states.

We Want to Hear Your Story

The Power of Sharing Your Story

The stories shared by victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence are incredibly powerful, and they have the potential to save lives. We would like to invite you to share your own unique story with us and the community. You can do so by using our dedicated submission portal, where you can describe your experiences and how Alexandra House has been a supportive companion on your journey.

Our ultimate goal is to create a safe space for survivors to rediscover the power of their voices by sharing their stories and their unique healing journeys. By making your story visible, you will have a positive impact on others and serve as a source of hope and inspiration to those who are still struggling.

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Where Hope Grows and Violence Ends

Alexandra House offers free domestic, sexual, and relationship violence services for women, men, youth, and families. Alexandra House serves the seven-county metro area—particularly Anoka, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties—though participants also come from surrounding counties, greater Minnesota, or even other states in their journey to find safety and healing. Services include 24-hour emergency shelter, legal advocacy, support groups, housing and supportive services, youth intervention and prevention services, elder abuse services, community education, and professional training.

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What is Domestic Violence?

A pattern of abusive behavior that is used by one person to gain or maintain power and control over another. Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person.

What is Sexual Violence?

The use of sexual actions and words that are unwanted by and/or harmful to another person. Some of these actions are defined as crimes by Minnesota statutes. Some experiences of sexual violence are hurtful violations of personal boundaries but may not rise to the level of a crime.