Make the First Call.  

 612-874-7063 x 232 
Monday-Thursday: 9am-5pm 
Friday: 9am-3pm 

First Call is the first step to entering DAP’s therapy, advocacy and case management programs. First Call staff can help you learn about DAP’s different programs and register for services over the phone.  If calling is not a safe option, please email firstcall@mndap.org. 

What to expect when you make the First Call…  

 
 
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  • Confidential, person-centered support and validation for anyone who has/is experiencing domestic violence, knows someone who is experiencing violence or has used abusive behaviors and is looking to change

  • Information and connections to resources in the community

Information and connection to resources at DAP:

  • Therapy: for victim/survivors, youth and those who use abusive behaviors

  • Legal Advocacy: Support writing Orders for Protection and Harassment restraining Orders, for victim/survivors who have a tie to Hennepin County

  • Short-term Case Management: DAP’s team offers short-term case management appointments for clients involved in our therapy or advocacy programs, that focus on stabilization and basic needs. We also provide Coordinated Entry Assessments for clients fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence in Hennepin County.

 

Referrals to DAP

 

For providers in the community who are looking to refer client’s to our services, please provide your clients with the First Call phone number so we can speak with them directly about services and registration. If you have questions before making a referral, please give us a call! We look forward to working with you and your clients.

 

Volunteering with First Call

 

First Call is our first point of contact clients, callers, other organizations and community members have with DAP. We answer programming questions, get people signed up for services, provide information about domestic violence, provide referrals, connect clients to their providers at DAP and offer crisis stabilization and safety planning. We ask that volunteers make a minimum of a 6-month commitment to a set, weekly shift during First Call’s operating hours. If you are interested in joining our wonderful team of volunteers, please email hbrandt@mndap.org for the First Call Volunteer Application. We look forward to working with you to end domestic violence and provide a safe space for healing for all.  

If calling is not a safe option, please email firstcall@mndap.org. 

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