Organizations Helping Destitute Women 

(Compiled by Mr. Sudhir Shah and Miss Sonam Bohra)

The following organizations in the state of North Dakota help destitute women:

1.  North Dakota Council on Abused Women’s Services
    418 East Rosser Avenue, Suite 320
    Bismark, ND 58501
    (701) 255-6240 Fax: (701) 255-1904
    (888) 255-6240 Nationwide
    Website: www.ndcaws.org
    Email: ndcaws@ndcaws.org

The Mission of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) is to organize for collective power by advancing transformative work, thinking and leadership of communities and individuals working to end the violence in our lives. NCADV's work includes coalition building at the local, state, regional and national levels; support for the provision of community-based, non-violent alternatives - such as safe home and shelter programs - for battered women and their children; public education and technical assistance; policy development and innovative legislation; focus on the leadership of NCADV's caucuses and task forces developed to represent the concerns of organizationally under represented groups; and efforts to eradicate social conditions which contribute to violence against women and children.

2.   Abused Adult Resource Center
     P.O. Box 5003
     Bismarck, ND 58502

Office: 701-222-8370
Fax: 701-323-9399
E-mail: aarc@btinet.net

It serves families and individuals in distress throughout south central North Dakota. AARC programs, staff and volunteers have been widely recognized for their work in building a healthier, safer community. The Abused Adult Resource Center was founded to provide emergency support, crisis intervention, temporary shelter, food, counseling, and advocacy to victims of domestic violence and domestic assault.  

3.   Domestic Violence Crisis Center, Inc.
     857-2200

PO Box 881 Minot, ND 58702-0881
24 Hour Crisis Line 857-2500
Rape Crisis Line 852-2258
Office 800-398-1098

The mission of Domestic Violence Crisis Center, Inc. is to provide a full range of services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and to reduce domestic violence by educating the public about its effects. The following services are offered by Domestic Violence Crisis Center, Inc. include:

4. Sexual Assault Group
   Women's Support Group
   Children's Support Group
   Domestic Violence Protection Orders
   DVCC Emergency Safe Home and Transitional Housing.

5. Rape and Abuse Crisis Center
   317 8th St North

        PO Box 2984
        Fargo, ND  58102   OR  Fargo, ND  58108

   Phone:  701-293-7273 / 1-800-344-7273
   Fax:       701-293-9424
   Email: info@raccfm.com

   Website: http://www.raccfm.com

        The Rape and Abuse Crisis Center (RACC) of Fargo-Moorhead is a non-profit;agency whose mission is to provide crisis intervention, advocacy; and counseling services free of charge to all persons who have been victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse;  and to provide education and prevention programs to end personal violence in society.