Provides shelter for all suffering from domestic violence and/or sexual assault, and their families. In addition to shelter and food, services include: personal and rape advocacy, support groups, legal advocacy and referrals to other service agencies. The Women's Lodge can hold up to 18 adults and children before anyone has to sleep on the floor. Staff can also make arrangements if at full capacity or for other reasons if need be. Two-thirds of residents are usually children since most bring their children with them to protect them from the abuser's violence.

The programs offered by this agency include community organizing and leadership development, AIDS Prevention program, Child Development program, Adult learning program, Environmental issues, Transitional housing, Cancer prevention, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome awareness program, Clearinghouse of health educational materials, Newsletter, Dakota Talk Radio, KDKO Radio 89.5 FM, diabetic nutrition program, scholarships for Native American women, women's reproductive health programs, Food Sovereignty, and community health events.