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Your gift to StrongHearts Native Helpline strengthens our mission to restore power to Native Americans impacted by domestic and sexual violence by weaving together a braid of safety, sovereignty and support. We envision a return to our traditional lifeways where our relatives are safe, violence is eradicated and sacredness is restored.

StrongHearts Native Helpline’s headquarters are located in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area on the ancestral lands of the Sioux Santee (Eastern Dakota) Wahpekute (Waȟpékhute) peoples.

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StrongHearts Native Helpline
PO Box 191
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783

Volunteer Opportunities: How You Can Help

Although StrongHearts Native Helpline does not have an established volunteer program at this time, we recommend the following:

If you know someone who is in an abusive relationship:


  • Help them become aware of services and programs that are available to help them:
    • StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483 or chat now at strongheartshelpline.org 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You are also welcome to call (or chat) and discuss ways you can support your loved one.
  • Visit our webpage Help a Friend or Family Member to learn more. And read our articles:
  • Help raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence. Follow us on social media, share our posts and tag us. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube by searching @StrongHeartsDV.
  • Invite StrongHearts Native Helpline staff to attend your event or invite us to speak to your group. Send an email request to media@strongheartshelpline.org
  • Donate to StrongHearts Native Helpline. Donate personally or if your employer has a program to donate to non-profit organizations, recommend StrongHearts Native Helpline. Your donation will help us continue our mission to restore power to Native Americans impacted by domestic and sexual violence by weaving together a braid of safety, sovereignty and support.
  • Volunteer at a local domestic violence shelter.

Reports

2021 Year End
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Summary Year
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Resource Disparity Summary
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2023 State Reports

2022 State Reports

2021 State Reports

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General Brochure
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Chat Advocacy Brochure
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Sexual Violence Advocacy Brochure
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Awareness Poster
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Awareness Poster with Tabs
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Request Shipment of Materials

StrongHearts is currently offering free shipments of our general brochures, palm cards and posters. Please request these items through our online request form and allow up to 10 business days for us to process your order.

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Other Resources

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Safety Guide from the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center

Using this link provides the user with a Safety Guide that includes definitions of abuse types and recommended courses of action.

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Violence Against Native Women is Not Traditional booklet from the National Indigenous Women’s Resource

Violence Against Native Women Is Not Traditional lays out historical and present day domestic, dating and sexual violence issues facing Native women.

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Strong Families Respect Each Other: What Native Youth Need to Know About Domestic Violence booklet from the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center

NIWRC's informational booklet seeks to break the silence of Native youth experiencing domestic violence and encourages opening lines of communication.

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Webinar: “Why Do Women Stay” from the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center

The webinar addresses the topic of why women stay but emphasizes the need to ask, “Why do men abuse women?”

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Advocate! Beyond Shelter Doors Newsletter from the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center

See NIWRC's monthly online newsletter "Advocate! Beyond the Shelter Doors," covers topics from grassroots advocacy to policy updates.

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Resources from the National Domestic Violence Hotline

Navigating domestic violence can be hard, connect with the National Domestic Violence Hotline (the Hotline) online to explore resources.

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Talking to Children about Domestic Violence from the National Domestic Violence Hotline Blog

Identify ways to keep children safe when violence occurs, visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline to learn about and teach children about safety.

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What To Do When You Are Raped from the Native American Women’s Health Education Resource Center

Easy to read for young Native girls, this resource handbook is written in a simple terms covering a complicated subject, "what to do when raped."

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When the Legal System Fails You – Womenslaw.org

Domestic violence laws differ by state, visit womenslaw.org to research state by state legal information, statutes and laws.

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Turtle Talk blog from the Indigenous Law and Policy Center at Michigan State University

Visit and follow Turtle Talk online, to explore legal issues in Indian Country as told by contributers across the country

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Survivors Voices Blogs from Voices4Change

Read stories about surviving domestic and sexual violence on Voices4Change, a website with relevant blog topics, resources and online training.

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Advocacy for Victims Program from the Alaska Native Justice Center

Services rooted in Alaska Native Culture, visit anjc.org, to explore resources dedicated to helping victims of domestic, dating and sexual violence.

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Teen Dating Relationships and Dating from We R Native

Follow We Are Native online for Native youth, by Native youth and explore weekly health tips, contests and life advice.

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Find an Indian Health Service Location

Use this website to learn more about Indian Health Services and locate a provider near you.

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National Mental Health Hotline

National Mental Health Hotline Free & Confidential 24/7 Assistance

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