NOTICE
FOR THE PEARL CRISIS CENTER OFFICE
 
Pearl Crisis Center is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all our workers, clients, volunteers, guests, and stake holders.  To ensure we have a safe and healthy workplace, we have developed the following COVID-19 Preparedness Plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Beginning May 3, 2021 Pearl Crisis Center's office will be open:
Mondays 8am-4pm
Tuesdays 8am-4pm
Wednesdays 8am-4pm
Thursdays 8am-4pm

Varies services can still be provided through phone appointments if clients wish to do that. 
Walk-ins that are determined emergencies will be seen. 

Clients can call 320-982-2901 OR 800-933-6914 if they wish to do an appointment over the phone
OR
email us at:  pearlcrisiscenter@gmail.com 

Appointments will be staggered so there is time in between appointments for cleaning. 

To keep everyone safe, Pearl Crisis Center is implementing the following rules:
Staff and guests are REQUIRED to wear masks
Sanitary cleaning is REQUIRED throughout the day
Six-foot distancing is REQUIRED
REQUIRED staff and guests will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms
Hand washing and sanitizer usage is REQUIRED

If you are a victim of domestic/sexual assault and need immediate help for safety issues, please call 800-933-6914 to speak to an advocate OR email pearlcrisiscenter@gmail.com for help.  Advocates will be working in the office as well as working remotely from home on days not open (mentioned above) and can assist you through email OR through the toll-free number mentioned above.  The toll-free number 800-933-6914 may connect you to the Refugee who will be taking our calls and passing the information to advocates daily. 
If you are in an emergency situation, please call 911.


FOR SALVATION ARMY NEEDS

Appointments will be pre-scheduled and only walk-ins that are determined 
extreme emergencies will be seen. 
Please call 320-982-2901 OR 800-933-6914 for appointment
OR
email us at:  pearlcrisiscenter@gmail.com 

​PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE  OFFICE IF YOU ARE SICK.

 
Community Closet Updates


Beginning May 6, 2021 the Community Closet Thrift Store will be open:

Mondays 10am to 4pm
Tuesday 10am to 4pm
Wednesdays 10am to 4pm
Thursdays 10am to 4pm


To keep everyone safe, The Community Closet is implementing the following rules:
Staff and volunteers are REQUIRED to wear masks/optional but encouraged for shoppers
Sanitary cleaning is REQUIRED throughout the day
Six-foot distancing is REQUIRED
REQUIRED staff and volunteers will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms
Hand washing and sanitizer usage is REQUIRED for staff and volunteers

*The store may have extra masks on hand for customers who wish to wear one. 
*The store will have hand sanitizers for usage. 
*We have designated a time 10-11 for vulnerable populations.
*Until further notice up to 10 shoppers allowed in the store at one time. 
*Shoppers may be asked to come back later or wait outside until there is safe space to enter and shop.
 *Until further notice the dressing room will be closed.
*If an item needs to be returned the customer will receive store credit.
*Community members wanting to donate their items to the store will be allowed to in person
on the days the store is open (mentioned above) or they can make an appointment as well. 
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​www.facebook.com/MilacaCommunityClosetThriftStore/?ref=bookmarks  


COMMUNITY CLOSET LOT SALE DATES: Watch the Facebook notices

Thank you for your support through this difficult time.


 
PEARL WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER WHEN THE MILACA SCHOOL DISTRICT IS CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER
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IF YOU NEED IMMEDIATE HELP CALL 911 OR CALL OUR CRISIS LINE AT 800-933-6914 TO REACH AN ON-CALL ADVOCATE
 

SALVATION ARMY
NOW LOCATED AT PEARL CRISIS CENTER
AFTER HOURS AND WEEKENDS CALL 1-800-933-6914 

Our Story:

For over twenty years, Pearl Crisis Center, a non-profit agency, has provided support and
resources to all victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.

If you live outside of Mille Lacs County, and are looking for services in

your area, the National Domestic Violence Hotline

can be reached at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) 

PEARL IS DEDICATED TO: 
* Increasing safety for victims/survivors of violence and their families through advocacy, support and information
 * Working to increase accountability and educational efforts for perpetrators
 * Coordinating efforts with community members, organizations, and systems agencies.
Last year Pearl Crisis Center served 427 victims of Domestic Violence and/or Sexual Assault.



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