Dodge & Olmsted Community Corrections

10/13/2026

09/29/2026

Sexual assault can happen to anyone. If it happens, knowing there is someone to turn to can make all the difference for victims/survivors and their families.

Dodge & Olmsted Victim Services offers volunteer opportunities to help staff our 24/7 crisis line.

The crisis line primarily serves victims of sexual assault, but also receives calls from victims of general crime.

To become a volunteer, interested appliants must:
Be 18 years of age or older;
Live within a 30 minutes response time to the St. Mary’s E.D.;
Pass a background check;
Attend our 40-hour sexual assault advocacy training; and
Commit to covering a minimum of one shift per month for one year.

The shifts are 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. on weeknights, and also 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

The Fall 2026 Sexual Assault Advocate Training will be
held at the Government Center from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays:
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17
December 1, 8, 15

Application: https://webapp.co.olmsted.mn.us/VictimServicesVolunteer

For more information:
Cynthia Cox, Violence Prevention Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Office Number: (507) 328-7207

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09/19/2026

National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week

This week, we honor the work of our Community Outreach and Crisis Response Teams. They work to improve behavioral and mental health outcomes in our communities.

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09/18/2026

National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week

This week, we honor the work of our Community Outreach and Crisis Response Teams. They work to improve behavioral and mental health outcomes in our communities.

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09/18/2026

This week, we proudly recognize National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week by celebrating the incredible work of the Olmsted County Crisis Response Team.

The week celebrates the many co-responders and crisis responders carrying out this important work across the country, while trying to meet the rising demand for mental health and substance use services. With the ever-increasing number of calls involving people experiencing mental health crises, these professionals play a crucial role in protecting public safety.

We appreciate your commitment to improving behavioral and mental health outcomes across Olmsted County. Thank you!

Learn more here: https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/CrisisResponse

09/08/2026

Shannon DeHeve is a former probation client with Dodge & Olmsted (D&O) Community Corrections, where she received support from her probation officer, Jenna McMillan, and connected services including treatment for co occurring disorders, long term sober living, outpatient care, and mental health resources. After experiencing homelessness, addiction, and multiple felony charges, Shannon credits McMillan and D&O Community Corrections for helping her rebuild trust in the system and begin her recovery. Today, she’s pursuing studies in the field of corrections to give back to the same system that helped change her life. Learn more about her story: From corrections to confidence: https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/government/county-news-events/county-news/convict-colleague-my-path-through-support-and-change

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08/20/2026

Olmsted County Treatment Court invites you to attend our Friends of Treatment Court Kickball Tournament. This is a FREE, family-friendly, sober event celebrating the work our clients do in treatment court. There will be a dunk tank, bean bags, and food from John Hardy's.

The event will be held at McQuillan Field
1655 Marion Road SE
Rochester, MN

08/17/2026

A video sharing a bit about how probation in Dodge & Olmsted Counties works with people to help them make healthy changes.

This video explains the approach Dodge & Olmsted (D&O) Community Co...

08/04/2026

Join us for a free car seat check event on August 11, 2026, from noon to 4 p.m. at Graham Park in Crawford Hall (1418 Fairgrounds Ave) in Rochester.

Certified technicians will ensure your child’s car seat is installed safely. Checks take about 45 minutes.

Registration is required: webapp.co.olmsted.mn.us/carseatscheduler

Only one vehicle per appointment.

06/08/2026

Are you interested in applying to become a Detention Deputy for the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office? We are accepting applications now through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Apply here: https://bit.ly/4dyPxYo