Program Details
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Mille Lacs Government Center
Safe Harbor Regional Navigator for Sexually Exploited or Trafficked Youth
This agency connects sexually-exploited, trafficked, or at-risk youth with resources and voluntary supportive services in their community across Minnesota.
Description
Regional navigators are part of the Minnesota Safe Harbor program and network which views youth who engage in trading sex as victims and survivors, not criminals. Regional Navigators are the main point of contact for sexually-exploited/trafficked youth and concerned caregivers and professionals. They are responsible for connecting youth to specialized supportive services, including advocacy and shelter or housing. The participants in Safe Harbor programs are treated with dignity and respect and the program recognizes their right to make their own choices.
Navigators also serve as the expert in their region on trafficking and exploitation. All members of the community are encouraged to contact the navigator when working with a young person who may be sexually exploited. Navigators can refer professionals to trainings about sexual exploitation of youth and how to access the Safe Harbor Network of Resources. Navigators also support or participate in local task forces, protocol, or multi-disciplinary teams. Safe Harbor Regional Navigators follow the No Wrong Door approach, providing a single entry point to a wide variety of services.
Additional Information
The Family Violence Prevention Program provides:
- 24/7 crisis line
- Emergency shelter for domestic violence victims
- Crisis intervention
- One-on-one support
- Case management
- Safety planning
- Assistance with filing restraining orders
Features
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Area Served by County
- Mille Lacs County
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Specialization
- Native American Community
Eligibility
Age 24 and younger
Location
43408 Oodena Dr, Onamia, MN, 56359
Area Served
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 320-630-2677
- Main: 320-532-4181
- Toll Free: 800-709-6445
mlb.inquiries@millelacsband.com
Websites
Other Services at this Location
- AanjiBimaadizing (Income and Work Support Services) Offers services to help low-income Band members and their families to end dependency on assistance and to achieve a self-sufficient lifestyle
- Community Action Agency Provides programs and services that help individuals and families with low incomes.
- Crisis Line Immediate support and advice for people in distress
- Domestic Violence Support Services - Family Violence Prevention Program Support program focusing on domestic and relationship abuse of individuals by their spouses or partners
- Parenting Support Education and support for parents, or soon to be parents
- Transportation - Community Health Representatives Program that provides rides for people in the community
- Tribal Health and Human Services Health and human services administered by tribal governments.
- Weatherization Assistance Program Helps low-income homeowners and renters to reduce energy costs
Last Update
4/22/2026