On call

I'vee been a volunteer with Sexual Offense Services (SOS) of Ramsey County for going on 11 years now. I handle the after hours crisis line and am an outreach advocate for rape/assault victims. Sometimes the person may just need to talk things out and sometimes it's Region's Hospital calling me to come be there with a victim. I may help them through the rape kit process, making a police report about the incident, offer our in office counseling services, find them a shelter for the evening, etc. You just never know what you're going to  be doing when you are on call!

I was on call this week and took a call for a domestic abuse situation. It's not my expertise but I was able to refer her on to someone who will be able to help. I hope she reaches out! We have to respect confidentiality and not talk about the cases we go on of course. I always feel grateful for my wonderful husband and situation after talking to the men/women who call in. Mike is always waiting for me when I get home from an outreach call which often is at 1-5am!! My advice is that if you are in a situation that isn't healthy, get out and help. There is is a wonderful resource out there..SOS. 24/hr crisis line 651-643-3006  LOTS of dedicated volunteers such as myself are standing by to help :)