Rivers of Hope

The mission of Rivers of Hope is to ensure immediate and long-term safety for victims of domestic violence through an array of supportive and preventive services for adults and youth living in sherburne and wright counties. Since 1989, Rivers of Hope (roh) has ensured that adult and youth victims of domestic violence receive a rapid response and ongoing support to ensure long-term safety and independence. The organization serves residents of sherburne and wright counties and is the sole provider of community advocacy and support services for adult and youth victims of domestic violence in these communities.our advocate work with law enforcement and within court systems to provide criminal justice and legal advocacy to ensure safety for victims and their children; offer support groups in both counties including child care services; and, a crisis phone line that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, our violence intervention and prevention program for youth is available in 19 schools for middle and high school students impacted by domestic and dating violence. Services include one on one meetings with our youth advocate and facilitated support groups. In this fiscal year, services were provided to over 798 individuals.