Resources for families like yours.

If you are in immediate danger due to an overdose or other emergency, please call 911.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: While primarily focused on suicide prevention, 988 also offers free and confidential support for substance use crises. Call, text, or chat 988 or visit 988lifeline.org

Fast-Tracker is Minnesota’s free, easy-to-use tool designed to connect searchers with resources and services. For more information, call Fast-Tracker – 651-426-6347.

Minnesota Addiction Hotline: Provides 24/7, free, and anonymous support with specialists available at 866-210-1303.

Minnesota Department of Human Services (the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division Hotline: Provides information and resources regarding substance use disorder services at 651-431-2460.

Minnesota Teen Addiction Hotline: This resource focuses on helping teens struggling with substance abuse. You can reach them at 888-351-0084.

Zinnia Health: Offers a free, 24/7 helpline at 855-430-9439 for those dealing with substance abuse issues.

United Way 211 Minnesota: Call 211 for 24/7 free helpline to get information and referrals to treatment programs near you.

Hennepin County Cope – 612-596-1223

Ramsey County Adult Mental Health & Chemical Health Crisis Line: 651-266-7900

Updated 12/28/2025

If you are in immediate danger due to an overdose or other emergency, please call 911.

Wisconsin Recovery Helpline: provides support for individuals with substance abuse and can provide crisis intervention. 1-206-461-3219

Wisconsin 211 Addiction Recovery Helpline: Connects individuals to available alcohol and drug abuse treatment and support services. Call 211 or 833-944-4673  Text Message Service: You can also text your ZIP code to 898211 to connect with a specialist through the Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: While primarily focused on suicide prevention, 988 also offers free and confidential support for substance use crises. Call, text, or chat 988 or visit 988lifeline.org

Updated 12/28/2025

If you are in immediate danger due to an overdose or other emergency, please call 911.

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) Hope Line: Reach them at 1-800-NCA-CALL (622-2255) for assistance and information on affiliate programs nationwide

National Drug Helpline: A toll-free 24/7 hotline that provides information on addiction treatment options in Minnesota. You can reach them at 1-844-289-0879. 

National Rehab Hotline: Provides referrals to addiction and mental health services in Minnesota. You can reach them at 866-210-1303.

The Partnership to End Addiction: You can reach out to them by calling 1-855-DRUG-FREE (378-4373) or texting 55753 for support, education, and guidance.

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor for free, 24/7 support via text message. This can be particularly useful for individuals seeking immediate and discreet support, including those facing addiction-related issues

Al-Anon and Ala-Teen hotline: Confidential calling to counselors who can provide support to teens and adults who are negatively impacted by alcohol addiction and provide referrals to group therapy. 888‑4AL‑ANON (888‑425‑2666)

Drugfree.org: Counselors can provide support and give you guidance on how to proceed down the road to recovery. 855-378-4373 or text 55753

SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Also visit the online treatment locator, or send your zip code via text message: 435748 (HELP4U) to find help near you.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: While primarily focused on suicide prevention, 988 also offers free and confidential support for substance use crises. Call, text, or chat 988 or visit 988lifeline.org

Updated 12/28/2025

Minnesota’s Coordinated Entry System: For general information and referrals to various community resources, including housing and shelter, Call 211 or Text your zip code to 898-211; For individuals experiencing homelessness or in a housing crisis, call the Central Minnesota Housing Partnership’s Coordinated Entry. Call to Connect number at 1-866-560-7464.  This number serves several counties in Central Minnesota, including Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, and Wright.

County-specific contact information (Counties listed alphabetically):

Aitkin County
Lakes and Pines Community Action Council 1-800-832-6082

Anoka County
Adult Singles and Families
The Salvation Army – Blaine 763-755-6873

Becker County
Mahube-otwa Call: 218-847-1385

Beltrami County
Bi-Cap Call: 218-751-4631 or 1-800-332-7161

Benton County
LSS St. Cloud 1-866-560-7464 x201

Big Stone County
Prairie Five Community Action Council 320-269-6578

Facing Foreclosure: Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership
507-836-1605
http://swmnhousinghelp.org

Blue Earth County
Partners for Affordable Housing
507-387-8189

Minnesota Valley Action Council
1-800-767-7139 or 507-345-6822

Salvation Army
507-345-7840

Brown County
Partners for Affordable Housing
507-387-8189

Minnesota Valley Action Council
1-800-767-7139 or 507-354-3138

Carlton County
Lakes and Pines Community Action Council
1-800-832-6082

HDC Outreach Center
218-879-0303

Fond du Lac Indian Reservation
Min oya Win Human Services Center
218-879-1227

Carver County
Scott-Carver-Dakota CAP
952-496-2125 x3
https://capagency.org/contact-us/

Cass County
LSS Brainerd
1-866-560-7464 x203

Chippewa County
Prairie Five Community Action Council
320-269-6578

Facing foreclosure
Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership
507-836-1605
http://swmnhousinghelp.org

Chisago County
Lakes & Pines
1-866-560-7464 x202

Clay County
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership
Call: 218-512-1550 or 1-800-452-3646 x 1550

Clearwater County
ICCC  Call: 888-778-4008 x 6

Cook County
AEOA
218-387-4547 or 800-223-1850

The Salvation Army
218-326-4847

Grand Portage Indian Reservation
Grand Portage Human Services
218-475-2453

Cottonwood County
Facing foreclosure
Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership
507-836-1605
http://swmnhousinghelp.org

United Community Action Partnership
507-847-2632 x3106

Crow Wing County
LSS Brainerd
1-866-560-7464 x203

Dakota County
Dakota County Housing Resource Line
651-554-5751

Dodge County
Semcac
507-634-4350

Douglas County
West Central MN Community Action
Call 218-685-4486

Faribault County
Partners for Affordable Housing
507-387-8189

Minnesota Valley Action Council
1-800-767-7139 or 507-526-5291

Fillmore County
Semcac
507-765-2761

Freeborn County
Semcac
507-373-1329

Goodhue County
Three Rivers Community Action Inc.
507-732-7391 or 1-800-277-8418

Grant County
West Central MN Community Action
Call:218-685-4486

Hennepin County
Call the Hennepin Shelter Hotline at 612-204-8200.  This hotline operates from 8am-10pm Monday through Friday and 1pm-9pm on the weekends and holidays.

Single adults sleeping outside or in a car
Hennepin County Streets to Housing
streets.to.housing@hennepin.us
https://www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/unsheltered-homelessness

Drop-in Coordinated Entry assessments
https://www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/coordinated-entry

Families sleeping outside or in a car
Agate Housing and Services
612-361-5439

At an emergency shelter
Ask shelter staff for a Coordinated Entry System (CES) assessment

Living with HIV/AIDS
Clare Housing
Amber Poppe 612-888-1630 or Amber.Poppe@clarehousing.org

Looking for an emergency shelter
Hennepin Shelter Hotline
612-204-8200

Houston County
Semcac
507-725-3677

Hubbard County
Mahube-otwa   Call: 218-732-7204

Isanti County
Lakes & Pines
1-866-560-7464 x202

Itasca County
First Call for Help (211)
Call: 218-326-8565 or 2-1-1

Jackson County
United Community Action Partnership
507-847-2632 x3106

Facing foreclosure
Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership
507-836-1605
http://swmnhousinghelp.org

Kanabec County

Lakes & Pines
1-866-560-7464 x202

Kandiyohi County
United Community Action Partnership
507-847-2632 x3106

Facing foreclosure
Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership
507-836-1605
http://swmnhousinghelp.org

Kittson County
NWCAP
Call: 218-528-3258 or 1-800-568-5329

Koochiching County
First Call for Help (211)
Call: 218-326-8565 or 2-1-1

Servants of Shelter
218-285-2092

Lac qui Parle County
Facing foreclosure
Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership
507-836-1605
http://swmnhousinghelp.org\

Prairie Five Community Action Council
320-269-6578

Lake County
AEOA
218-834-2280 or 800-223-1850

The Salvation Army
218-326-4847

Lake of the Woods County
NWCAP
Call: 218-528-3258 or 1-800-568-5329

Le Sueur County
Partners for Affordable Housing
507-387-8189

Minnesota Valley Action Council
1-800-767-7139 or 507-357-4246

Lincoln County
United Community Action Partnership
507-537-1416

Facing foreclosure
Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership
507-836-1605
http://swmnhousinghelp.org

Lyon County
United Community Action Partnership
507-537-1416

Facing foreclosure
Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership
507-836-1605
http://swmnhousinghelp.org

Mahnomen County
Mahube-otwa
Call: 218-935-5022

Marshall County
NWCAP
218-528-3258 or 1-800-568-5329

West Marshall County
Tri-Valley
218-281-9080 or 866-264-3729

Martin County
Partners for Affordable Housing
507-387-8189

Minnesota Valley Action Council
1-800-767-7139 or 507-357-4246

McLeod County
United Community Action Partnership
320-587-5244

Facing foreclosure
Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership
507-836-1605
http://swmnhousinghelp.org

Meeker County
United Community Action Partnership
320-693-7911

Facing foreclosure
Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership
507-836-1605
http://swmnhousinghelp.org

Mille Lacs County
Lakes & Pines
1-866-560-7464 x202

Morrison  County
LSS Brainerd
1-866-560-7464 x203

Mower County
Semcac
507-433-5889

Murray County
United Community Action Partnership
507-727-1401

Facing foreclosure
Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnershi
507-836-1605
http://swmnhousinghelp.org

Nicollet County
Partners for Affordable Housing
507-387-8189

Minnesota Valley Action Council
1-800-767-7139 or 507-934-5224

Nobles County
United Community Action Partnership
507-727-1401

Facing foreclosure
Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership
507-836-1605
http://swmnhousinghelp.org

Norman County
Tri-Valley
Call: 218-281-9080 or 866-264-3729

Olmsted County
Three Rivers Community Action Inc.
507-732-7391 or 1-800-277-8418

Salvation Army
507-288-3663

Olmsted County Community Services
507-328-6325

Family Promise Rochester
507-281-3122

Otter Tail County
Mahube-otwa
Call: 218-739-3011

Pennington County
ICCC
Call: 888-778-4008 x 6

Pine County
Lakes & Pines
1-866-560-7464 x202

Pipestone County
United Community Action Partnership
507-537-1416

Facing foreclosure
Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership
507-836-1605
http://swmnhousinghelp.org

Polk County
In need of homeless services (East Polk County)
ICCC
888-778-4008 x 6

In need of homeless services (West Polk County)
Tri-Valley
218-281-9080 or 866-264-3729

Pope County
West Central MN Community Action
Call:218-685-4486

Ramsey County
Single adults can contact Ramsey County’s Shelter Entry & Diversion Team at 651-266-1050 or email ShelterEntry@ramseycounty.us

Families with at least one minor child should call the Shelter Entry & Diversion Team or United Way’s Helpline and Crisis Line after 9:30pm at 651-291-0211 for a pre-screen.

Families who are currently unsheltered can call the Family Shelter Team at 651-266-7818 during business hours.

Families
Ramsey County Coordinated Access to Housing and Shelter
651-215-2262

Single (in emergency shelter)
Catholic Charities Higher Ground Shelter
651-647-2350

Single (not in emergency shelter)
Minnesota Community Care
651-793-2219

Red Lake County
ICCC
Call: 888-778-4008 x 6

Redwood County
United Community Action Partnership
507-637-2187

Facing foreclosure
Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership
507-836-1605
http://swmnhousinghelp.org

Renville County
Prairie Five Community Action Council
320-269-6578

Facing foreclosure
Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership
507-836-1605
http://swmnhousinghelp.org

Rice County
Three Rivers Community Action Inc.
507-732-7391 or 1-800-277-8418

Community Action Center of Northfield
507-664-3550

Ruth’s House of Hope
507-332-2236

Rock County
United Community Action Partnership
507-727-1401

Facing foreclosure
Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnershi
507-836-1605
http://swmnhousinghelp.org

Roseau County
NWCAP  Call: 218-528-3258 or 1-800-568-5329

Scott County
Scott-Carver-Dakota CAP
952-496-2125 x3
https://capagency.org/contact-us/

Sherburne County
LSS St. Cloud
1-866-560-7464 x201

Sibley County
Partners for Affordable Housing
507-387-8189

Minnesota Valley Action Council
1-800-767-7139 or 507-237-2981

St. Louis County
Dial 2-1-1

Fond du Lac Indian Reservation
Min oya Win Human Services Center
218-879-1227

Stearns County
LSS St. Cloud
1-866-560-7464 x201

Swift County
Prairie Five Community Action Council
320-269-6578

Facing foreclosure
Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership
507-836-1605
http://swmnhousinghelp.org

Todd County
LSS Brainerd
1-866-560-7464 x203

Traverse County
West Central MN Community Action
Call: 218-685-4486

Wabasha County
Three Rivers Community Action Inc.
507-732-7391 or 1-800-277-8418

Wadena County
Mahube-otwa  Call: 218-632-3600

Waseca County
Partners for Affordable Housing
507-387-8189

Minnesota Valley Action Council
1-800-767-7139 or 507-835-8240

Washington County
Contact the Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) at 651-430-6488.

Adults
651-430-6488

Watonwan County
Partners for Affordable Housing
507-387-8189

Minnesota Valley Action Council
1-800-767-7139 or 507-375-5748

Wilkin County
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership  Call:218-512-1550 or 1-800-452-3646 x 1550

Winona County
Semcac
507-452-8396

Wright County
LSS St. Cloud
1-866-560-7464 x201

Yellow Medicine County
Prairie Five Community Action Council
320-269-6578

Updated 1/9/2026

Contact a tribe to learn what kind of housing help is available to its members.

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
5344 Lakeshore Drive, Nett Lake 55772
Phone: 1-218-757-3261 https://boisforte.com/departments/housing/

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Housing Division
Phone: 218-878-8050 https://www.fdlband.org/services/housing/index.php

Safe Hav/en Shelter
Phone: (218) 728-6481

Grand Portage Chippewa Human Services
PO Box 4282 Casino Drive
Grand Portage, MN  55605
Phone: 218-475-2453
https://www.grandportageband.com

Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin (has a Minneapolis office) Department of Housing, Phone: 608-374-1225
https://ho-chunknation.com/government/executive-branch/housing/
Ho-Chunk Social Services
808 Red Iron Road,P.O. Box 40, Black River Falls, WI 54615
Phone: 715-284-2622 ~ 888-343-8190
Statewide Shelter Locator: 1-800-236-7660

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Housing Authority
Phone: 218-335-8280 or 1-866-223-2233
Emergency Shelter: Lyman “DeDe” Losh Transitional Home

This shelter serves chronic or long term homeless Leech Lake Band members, their spouses and caregiver of enrolled LLBO children
15038 Old Housing Dr NE, Bena, MN, 56626
Phone: 218-665-2250
Email: benatrans@llojibwe.org

Lower Sioux Indian Community
39527 Res. Hwy. 1, PO Box 308, Morton, MN 56270
Phone: 507-697-6185
https://lowersioux.com/departments/housing-authority/

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Housing Department
Phone: 320-532-4181
https://millelacsband.com/
Shelter Advocate:
Phone: 320-495-3514
Email: MLB.Advocate@hhs.millelacsband-nsn.gov

Prairie Island Community
Phone: 651-385-4124
www.prairieisland.org
Emergency Shelter suggested is:

Hope and Harbor

This a rotating cold-weather homeless shelter serving unhoused adults (18+) in Goodhue County. We operate nightly from 6:00 PM – 7:30 AM during the cold weather months, offering:  This shelter rotates location between various churches in Red Wing. It provides: Safe and warm shelter, two daily meals, free access to showers and laundry services and support to help you on your journey. Phone: 651-764-4294

Red Lake Homeless Shelter
15855 Main Avenue,P O Box 280,Red Lake, MN 56671
Phone: 218-679-3171
https://www.redlakenation.org/homeless-shelter/

Equay Wiigamig Women’s Shelter & Emergency Shelter
Serves Beltrami County and Red Lake Reservation
P.O. Box # 909 Red Lake 56671
Phone: 218-679-3443
Crisis Line: 218-679-3737 (can call collect) or 1-800-943-8997
https://www.redlakenation.org/womens-shelter/

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community of Minnesota
2330 Sioux Trl NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55372
Phone: 952-445-8900

Upper Sioux Community Housing
PO Box 147, 5722 Travers Lane, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Phone: 320-564-6300

White Earth Reservation Housing Authority
301 Feather St, Ogema, MN, 56569
Phone: 219-935-5554

White Earth Mahnomen Family Shelter & Emergency Hotel Voucher Program
Phone: 218- 936-3212 or 1-800-950-3248 Ext 3212

White Earth Homeless Program
Located at the Giwanikimin Supportive Housing Building
2515 Work Force Center Road, Naytahwaush, MN 56566
Phone: 218- 935-5554 ext. 3212

Updated 1/9/2026

County specific information is listed toward the end of this list.

Ain Dah Yung Center (youth shelter): Serves Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Washington counties from St. Paul . Provides culturally responsive emergency shelter to Indigenous Youth in crisis and in need of housing.

1089 Portland Ave, St. Paul 55104
Phone: 651-227-4184
www.adycenter.org

Booth Brown House
Serves youth 18-21 years old
1471 Como Ave., St. Paul 55108
Phone: 651-646-2601
https://www.salvationarmy.org

The Bridge for Youth
Bridge for Youth Shelters include Gloria’s Place; Marlene’s Plance and the Resilience House (see below).  Check emergency shelter bed availability at the Youth Services Network website: www.ysnmn.org
1111 W. 22nd St., Minneapolis 55405
Phone: 612-377-8800
Text: 612-400-7233
www.bridgeforyouth.org

Bridge for Youth: Gloria’s Place
The only emergency shelter in the state of Minnesota specifically for unaccompanied, pregnant or parenting youth (ages 15-17) and their children (ages 0-3). Gloria’s Place provides emergency shelter, meals, clothing, case management, and support for up to six families.

Bridge for Youth: Marlene’s Place
Housing program for 16-18 year old custodial parent and child(ren) 3 and under or pregnant in third trimester for up to 18 months.  Provides housing search assistance.  Must be willing to adhere to program expectations and guidelines.

1111 W. 22nd St., Minneapolis 55405
Phone: 612-377-8800

Bridge for Youth: Resilience House – Emergency Housing for children aged 10-17 focused on family reunification whenever safe and possible.  Youth have access to temporary shelter in a welcoming, safe environment, along with support, meals, access to healthcare, case management. Resilience House is a safe and welcoming place for ALL youth, including youth who identify as BIPOC and LGBTQ+.

Brittany’s Place
Serves female-identifying, ages 10-19 years old
1281 7th St. E., St. Paul 55106
Phone: 651-287-4801
Text: 612-295-2913
Email: Brittanys.place@180degrees.org

Brooklyn Avenues
An emergency youth shelter in Brooklyn Park that provides professional support services for youth aged 16-21 years. LGBTQ friendly. Program accespts undocumented youths, ID is not required

7210 76th Ave N., Brooklyn Park 55428
Phone: 763-450-4276
Text: 612-750-9727
http://avenuesforyouth.org

(The Link’s) C.O.R.E. Drop-in Center
Serves youth ages 12-24 years old in Dakota County who are at risk of or are currently experiencing homelessness.  Provides help with basic needs (food, clothes, shower, laundry, etc) and connections to case management and longer term services such as housing. Provides referrals and access to shelter and housing. Also provides use of phone number and mailing address for job applications.

Youth can drop in without an appointment Monday-Thursday from 2pm-5pm.

Located inside Grace Lutheran Church
7800 W County Road 42, Apple Valley 55123

(The Link’s) Hotel Emergency Shelter
Provides hotel vouchers to youth and families experiencing homelessness in Dakota County.
Program Manager: Julie Wilcox’s phone number is 612-205-7944
Email: jwilcox@thelinkmn.org

Hope House
Ages 14-19 years old
3010 Q. 78th St., Excelsior 55331
Phone: 612-900-2077
https://openhandsfoundation.com

Hope Street Youth Shelter
Ages 18-24 years old
Trauma-informed care, provides essential services like case management, mental health counseling and life skills training
4140 Cheatham Ave., Minneapolis 55406
Phone: 612-204-8211

(Lutheran Social Services) Youth Shelter – Safe House
Ages 16-20 years old. Visit the Youth Services Network Minnesota website at:https://ysnmn.org/Shelters for the latest information on open beds in the Twin Cities
2485 Como Ave, St. Paul 55108
Phone: 651-642-5990

Minneapolis Avenues
Serves Ages 16-21 years old.
Provides bedroom, bath, laundry, meals 3 x day, hygiene supplies, bus tokens and more.
1708 Oak Park Avenue North, Minneapolis 55411
Phone: 612-522-1690
https://avenuesforyouth.org/

Passageways
Shelter for ages 13-17 years old. Serves youth that have been sexually exploited.
Must call ahead.
13780 McKenna Rd NW, Prior Lake 55379
Phone: 612-232-5428
Text: 612- 232-5428

Tubman Safe Journeys
Ages 16-20 years old. LGBTQ friendly. Accepts undocumented youths, ID is not required
1725 Monastery Way, Maplewood 55109
Phone: 651-789-7130
Email: teens@tubman.org

Anoka County
Youth (24 years old or younger)
YMCA 763-493-3052

Benton County
Catholic Charities St. Cloud
1-866-560-7464 x204

Blue Earth and Brown Counties
Lutheran Social Services Youth Programs
507-381-6670
125 E Liberty St, Mankato

Carver County
Youth (24 and under)
Launch Ministry
952-261-4606
https://launchministry.org/get-help/

Fillmore County
Lutheran Social Services Youth Programs
507-316-8273

Freeborn County
Lutheran Social Service Youth Programs
507-381-6670

Goodhue County
Red Wing Youth Outreach
651-388-3371

Hennepin County
Youth 16-24
YMCA Youth Resource Line
763-493-3052

Houston County
Lutheran Social Services Youth Programs
507-316-8273

Isanti County
Catholic Charities St. Cloud
1-866-560-7464 x204

Kanabec County
Catholic Charities St. Cloud
1-866-560-7464 x204

Le Sueur County
Lutheran Social Services Youth Programs
507-381-6670

Martin County
Lutheran Social Services Youth Programs
507-381-6670

Olmsted County
Lutheran Social Services Youth Programs
507-316-8273

Otter Tail County
Mahube-otwa
Call: 218-739-3011

Pennington County
ICCC
Call: 888-778-4008 x 6

Pine County
Lakes & Pines
1-866-560-7464 x202

Ramsey County
Face to Face SafeZone Drop in Center
651-224-9644

Youth Services Network
https://ysnmn.org

Rice County
Lutheran Social Services Youth Programs
507-316-8273

Scott County
Launch Ministry
952-261-4606
https://launchministry.org/get-help/

Sherburne County
Catholic Charities St. Cloud
1-866-560-7464 x204

Sibley County
Lutheran Social Services Youth Programs
507-381-6670

Stearns County
Catholic Charities St. Cloud
1-866-560-7464 x204

Todd County
Catholic Charities St. Cloud
1-866-560-7464 x204

Wabasha County
Red Wing Youth Outreach
651-388-3371

Waseca County
Lutheran Social Services Youth Programs
507-381-6670

Washington County
Youth (13-24)
The Connect Center
612-475-4055

Watonwan County
Lutheran Social Services Youth Programs
507-381-6670

Winona County
Lutheran Social Services Youth Programs
507-316-8273

Wright County
Catholic Charities St. Cloud
1-866-560-7464 x204 

Updated 1/9/2026

Emergency Shelters are listed in alphabetical order by county

Anoka County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership (coordinated entry system) serving Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, and Wright counties—not specifically a shelter in Anoka, but a regional access point .

24707 Co Rd 75, St. Augusta 56301
Phone: 320-259-0393
Website: www.cmhp.net

Simpson Housing Services – Men’s Shelter:
“Homeless shelter for men includes the following services: overnight, safe, clean shelter, hot evening meal, breakfast, showers, laundry facilities, advocacy services and health clinic, opportunity to participate in shelter programs and support groups, opportunity to save money for those with income. Beds are given out for 28 days (4 weeks).”

Eligibility: “Homeless men without children in need of emergency shelter. Serves individuals living in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties.”

2740 First Avenue South, Minneapolis 55408
Email: info@simpsonhousing.org
Phone: 612-874-0306
http://www.simpsonhousing.org

Stepping Stone Emergency Housing:
“Temporary, short-term home for 66 men and women. Works with residents one-on-one to create an individualized plan to help them move from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Provides a variety of on-site support from classes on topics like financial literacy and job interview skills, to weekly medical appointments and more to help residents take steps toward independence with dignity and compassion.”

Eligibility: “Single adults 18 and older who are residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott and Washington counties. Must be able to physically take care of themselves. Cannot be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. Cannot have committed violent felonies in the past 3 years, nor convictions for murder, arson, or sex offenses. Cannot take registered sex offenders.”

Provides bed, 3 meals a day, laundry and showers.

3300 4th Avenue North, Anoka 55303 will be expanding to Stillwater
Email: info@steppingstoneeh.org
Phone: 763-323-7006 Note: the area code was changed
http://steppingstoneeh.org

Beltrami County

Equay Wiigamig Women’s Shelter & Emergency Shelter
Serves Beltrami County and Red Lake Reservation
P.O. Box #909 Red Lake 56671
Crisis Line: 218-679-3737 (can call collect) or 1-800-943-8997
Business Line: 218-679-3443

Benton County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership (coordinated entry system) serving Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, and Wright counties—not specifically a shelter in Anoka, but a regional access point.
24707 Co Rd 75, St. Augusta 56301
Phone: 320-259-0393
Website: www.cmhp.net

Blue Earth County

Connections Shelter – seasonal low-barrier emergency shelter in Mankato

If you need assistance during a season when the shelter is not open, please contact the Drop-In Center (800 South Front St., Mankato  phone: 507-720-6907)
Located in: First Presbyterian Church
220 E Hickory St, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: (507) 720-6907

Big Stone County

Prairie Five Community Action Emergency Shelter Program

Can offer limited motel stays as a short-term solution while working with people to come up with a plan for long-term housing stability.  Part of the plan may include employment and housing searches, connections to mainstream resources, and short to medium-term rental assistance. 

125 NW 2nd Street, Ortonville 56278
Phone: 320-269-6578 or 1-800-292-5437
Website: Prairiefive.org

Carver County

His House Foundation

Serves clients primarily located or seeking housing in Carver County, Scott County, Southwestern Hennepin and nearby.

Provides food support, clothing, household goods, and personal products; financial resources, assistance with finding temporary shelter and permanent housing, assistance with overcoming barriers to housing, Coordinated Entry, and Housing Stabilization Services.

P.O. Box 615, Excelsior, 55331
Phone: 612-325-4693
HisHouseNonprofit@gmail.com

Simpson Housing Services – Men’s Shelter:

“Homeless shelter for men includes the following services: overnight, safe, clean shelter, hot evening meal, breakfast, showers, laundry facilities, advocacy services and health clinic, opportunity to participate in shelter programs and support groups, opportunity to save money for those with income. Beds are given out for 28 days (4 weeks).”

Eligibility: “Homeless men without children in need of emergency shelter. Serves individuals living in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties.”

2740 First Avenue South, Minneapolis 55408
Email: info@simpsonhousing.org
Phone: 612-874-0306
http://www.simpsonhousing.org

Cass County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership (coordinated entry system) serving Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, and Wright counties—not specifically a shelter in Anoka, but a regional access point  .
24707 Co Rd 75, St. Augusta 56301
Phone: 320-259-0393
Website: www.cmhp.net

Chippewa County

Prairie Five Community Action Emergency Shelter Program

Can offer limited motel stays as a short-term solution while working with people to come up with a plan for long-term housing stability.  Part of the plan may include employment and housing searches, connections to mainstream resources, and short to medium-term rental assistance. 

719 North 7th Street, Suite 302 (P.O. Box 159) Montevideo 56265
Phone: 320-269-6578 or 1-800-292-5437
Website:  Prairiefive.org

Chisago County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership (coordinated entry system) serving Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, and Wright counties—not specifically a shelter in Anoka, but a regional access point .
24707 Co Rd 75, St. Augusta 56301
Phone: 320-259-0393
Website: www.cmhp.net

Crow Wing County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership (coordinated entry system) serving Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, and Wright counties—not specifically a shelter in Anoka, but a regional access point.
24707 Co Rd 75, St. Augusta 56301
Phone: 320-259-0393
Website: www.cmhp.net

Relationship Safety Alliance – Louise Seliski Shelter

24-hour Emergency Shelter for individuals experiencing domestic violence and their children.
1414 Maple Street, Brainerd 56401
Phone: 218-828-1216
Website: Relationshipsafety.org

Dakota County

Ally Supportive Services For families and adults in Dakota County experiencing street homelessness. Phone: 612-875-9683
In-Person drop-in hours at:

Wentworth Library 199 Wentworth Ave E, West St Paul 55118 Hours: Thursdays 1pm-3pm

Burnhaven Library 1101 County Rd 42 W, Burnsville 55306 Hours:Tuesdays 10am-12pm

(MTVA offers free transportation to Burnhaven Library during drop-in hours)

Ally also offers floating drop-in hours throughout the week at varied locations. Call their main number to learn where.

Housing Resource Line (by phone or email) for emergency shelter referral for families, adults, youth; also domestic violence support via Lewis House. No fixed shelter is named  .
Phone: 651-554-5751, option #1

Email: housingresource@co.dakota.mn.us  Emails are monitored Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm

Or:

Meet in-person with a social worker from the Housing Resource Line at the Northern Service Center (walk-ins are welcome Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm. Address: 1 Mendota Rd, West St Paul, MN 55118 Phone: (651) 554-6600

Simpson Housing Services – Men’s Shelter:

“Homeless shelter for men includes the following services: overnight, safe, clean shelter, hot evening meal, breakfast, showers, laundry facilities, advocacy services and health clinic, opportunity to participate in shelter programs and support groups, opportunity to save money for those with income. Beds are given out for 28 days (4 weeks).”

Eligibility: “Homeless men without children in need of emergency shelter. Serves individuals living in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties.”

2740 First Avenue South, Minneapolis 55408
Email: info@simpsonhousing.org
Phone: 612-874-0306
http://www.simpsonhousing.org

Hennepin County

Hennepin Shelter Hotline – 612-204-8200

Agate Housing and Services- Emergency Shelter for Men 

“Emergency Shelter for sober men to find the safety and stability needed to break the cycle of homelessness. Shelter serves 45 guests and operates year-round. Guests of the shelter have access to a facility, including employment and savings programs, staff advocacy to help guests find housing, and mailboxes, laundry and showers.”

2211 Clinton Avenue South, Minneapolis 55404
Phone: 612-204-8200
http://agatemn.org

Avivo Village 

Indoor community of 100 secure, private dwellings or “tiny houses” that provide shelter and wraparound services to individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness. It serves adults in Minneapolis and Hennepin County. Staff and security are on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  It offers access to essential services.

1251 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis  55401
Phone: 612-752-8000
www.avivomn.org

Higher Ground – Minneapolis

Emergency shelter for single adults
165 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis 5405
612-204-8552
Website: cctwincities.org

His House Foundation
Serves clients primarily located or seeking housing in Carver County, Scott County, Southwestern Hennepin and nearby.

Provides food support, clothing, household goods, and personal products; financial resources, assistance with finding temporary shelter and permanent housing, assistance with overcoming barriers to housing, Coordinated Entry, and Housing Stabilization Services.

P.O. Box 615, Excelsior, 55331
Phone: 612-325-4693
HisHouseNonprofit@gmail.com

Mary’s Place – Sharing and Caring Hands:

“Homeless shelter and transitional housing for adults with two or more children. Includes recreational programs for children and teens.”

Eligibility: “Serves adults with two or more children ages 18 and under. No geographic restrictions apply.”

401 North 7th Street, Minneapolis 55405
Email: info@sharingandcaringhands.org
Phone: 612-338-4855
http://www.sharingandcaringhands.org/marys-place

Our Saviour’s Housing:

“Emergency shelter for 34 single men and six women. Shelter does not accept children or pets. 28-day beds may be extended up to three months if individual works with case manager on goals, saves 40% of their income and follows the rules.”

Eligibility: “Sober men and women in need of shelter, ages 18 and up. No geographic eligibility restrictions apply.”

2219 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis 55404
Email: info@oshousing.org
Phone: 612-872-4193
http://oscs-mn.org

People Serving People at Saint Anne’s Place– Emergency Shelter:

“Provides emergency shelter and support women and their children. St. Anne’s Place is a safe environment for families to escape crisis, to stabilize, and to explore options for their future. Shelter features private bedrooms, shared bathrooms, meals, snacks, and basic necessities for up to 16 families. Additional programing may include: intensive case management which will employ wrap-around services for each member of every family, provide mothers with the opportunity to engage in one-to-one mentoring with a Parent Educator, ensure that children are enrolled and attending school, referral for mental and chemical health services, on-site ECFE Parenting and Early Childhood class, parenting workshops, tutoring for school-age children.”

2634 Russell Ave N., Minneapolis 55411
Phone: 612-521-2128
https://www.peopleservingpeople.org/st-annes-place/

Rescue Now Services

Domestic violence shelter offering a safe space for battered women, their families and others who have experienced domestic abuse. Also offers food, clothing and job training services.

697 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis 55413  
Phone: 612-788-4829
www.rescuenowservices.org=

Sally’s Place – Salvation Army Harbor Light Center:

“Overnight accommodations for 50 homeless women. This secure shelter offers a safe place to spend the night. A free hot meal is served at 6pm and warm showers are available.”

1010 Currie Avenue North, Minneapolis 55403
Phone: 612-767-3100
http://www.salvationarmynorth.org/harborlight

Simpson Housing Services – Men’s Shelter:

“Homeless shelter for men includes the following services: overnight, safe, clean shelter, hot evening meal, breakfast, showers, laundry facilities, advocacy services and health clinic, opportunity to participate in shelter programs and support groups, opportunity to save money for those with income. Beds are given out for 28 days (4 weeks).”

Eligibility: “Homeless men without children in need of emergency shelter. Serves individuals living in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties.”

2740 First Avenue South, Minneapolis 55408
Email: info@simpsonhousing.org
Phone: 612-874-0306
http://www.simpsonhousing.org

Isanti County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership (coordinated entry system) serving Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, and Wright counties—not specifically a shelter in Anoka, but a regional access point  
24707 Co Rd 75, St. Augusta 56301
Phone: 320-259-0393
Website: www.cmhp.net

Kanabec County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership (coordinated entry system) serving Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, and Wright counties—not specifically a shelter in Anoka, but a regional access point  
24707 Co Rd 75, St. Augusta 56301
Phone: 320-259-0393
Website: www.cmhp.net

Lac qui Parle County

Prairie Five Community Action Emergency Shelter Program

Can offer limited motel stays as a short-term solution while working with people to come up with a plan for long-term housing stability.  Part of the plan may include employment and housing searches, connections to mainstream resources, and short to medium-term rental assistance. 

422 5th Ave (P.O. Box 166) Madison 56256-0166
Phone: 320-598-3027
Website: Prairiefive.org

Morrison County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership (coordinated entry system) serving Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, and Wright counties—not specifically a shelter in Anoka, but a regional access point 
24707 Co Rd 75, St. Augusta 56301
Phone: 320-259-0393
Website: www.cmhp.net

Mille Lacs County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership (coordinated entry system) serving Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, and Wright counties—not specifically a shelter in Anoka, but a regional access point 
24707 Co Rd 75, St. Augusta 56301
Phone: 320-259-0393
Website: www.cmhp.net

Olmsted County

Dorothy Day Hospitality House  

The house is open to ]adults (18 and older) from 4pm-9am daily, and dinner is served at 6pm each evening.  They offer laundry facilities, coffee, and snacks. Beds are available on a first come, first served basis.  They require identification, sobriety and a willingness to abide by the House Rules.

703 1st street SW, Rochester 55902
Phone: 507-282-5172
www.dorothydayrocmn.org

Family Promise – Interfaith Hospitality Network 

This is NOT an Emergency Shelter.  They offer a continuum of services for families experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness in Southeastern Minnesota.  If your family fits criteria for their programs, call them at 507-281-3122 ext. 403.

The Landing MN Day Center

Guests have access to free showers, laundry, and toiletries to maintain basic hygiene.  Guests also have access to clothing, meals, an on-site medical clinic and social services.

426 3rd Ave SE, Rochester 55904
Phone: 507-884-0423
www.thelandingmn.org

Rochester Community Warming Center

Homeless shelter for adults age 18 and older.  The shelter is open for arrivals between 9pm and 10pm at which point the doors will be locked from the inside.

200 4th Street SE, Rochester 55904
Phone: 507-226-8033
www.ccsomn.org

Women’s Shelter and Support Center

24 hour Crisis Line: 507-285-1010
24 hour TEXT Hotline: 507-251-8704
www.womens-shelter.org

Pine County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership (coordinated entry system) serving Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, and Wright counties—not specifically a shelter in Anoka, but a regional access point  .

24707 Co Rd 75, St. Augusta 56301

Phone: 320-259-0393

Website: www.cmhp.net

Ramsey County

Bethel Hotel Men’s Shelter (Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities):

“Emergency shelter and transitional housing for men. Chapel service or Bible study is required for anyone using emergency shelter beds. Free Breakfast, lunch, dinner and clothing provided to residents. Pets are not allowed.”  Depending on their needs, individuals can stay in their programs for up to two years.  Open to anyone in need.

435 University Avenue East, Saint Paul 55130

Phone: 651-292-1721

Email: NeedHelp@ugmtc.org

http://www.ugmtc.org

Higher Ground – Catholic Charities of Saint Paul Emergency Shelter:

“Overnight emergency shelter for men and women. 172 beds for men and 60 beds for women. 17 medical respite beds are available for individuals who no longer need hospital-based care but are too ill to recover on the streets or in a normal shelter setting.”

Application Process: “Walk in: guests without a reservation can walk into the Saint Paul Opportunity Center (422 Dorothy Day Place) starting at 9:30am to register for the lottery. If their number is called for the lottery, guests will have a reserved bed for the night. If their number is not called guests will need to wait until 8pm for the first come, first served remaining available bed spaces. Intake is done at the center on a first come, first served basis and takes approximately 15-20 minutes. Intake for all services can be completed during the day or evening. Returning guests may reserve a bed between 6am-8am before they leave the shelter.”

435 Dorothy Day Pl, Saint Paul 55102

Email: info@cctwincities.org

Phone: 651-647-2350

http://www/cctwincities.org/locations/higher-ground-saint-paul

Listening House of St. Paul  (Homeless Daytime Shelter)

Offers a trauma-informed low barrier daytime drop-in resource center.  Also offers essential services like hot meals, a clothing closet, access to phones, wifi, lockers, mail, a shower and much more.

421 E. 7th St., St. Paul 55101
Phone: 651-227-5911

Model Cities Safe Space Shelter

420 Roy St. N., St. Paul 55101
Phone: 651-789-2066 (after 9:30pm)
Hours: 10pm – 9am nightly
www.modelcities.org

Reservations for Safe Space are made by Ramsey County’s Shelter Entry and Diversion team. People are encouraged to contact the team using one of the following methods:

Phone: 651-266-1050
Email: ShelterEntry@ramseycounty.us
In-person: Saint Paul Opportunity Center (2nd floor)- 422 Dorothy Day Place, St. Paul 55102

Naomi Family Program (Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities):

Offers shelter, housing and tailored programming for women, including those with children under 10 years old, to help them achieve stability and independence. This includes a licensed and accredited early childhood education program for children ages six weeks up to kindergarten

435 University Avenue East, Saint Paul 55130

Phone: 651-444-5880

http://www.ugmtc.org

Simpson Housing Services – Men’s Shelter:

“Homeless shelter for men includes the following services: overnight, safe, clean shelter, hot evening meal, breakfast, showers, laundry facilities, advocacy services and health clinic, opportunity to participate in shelter programs and support groups, opportunity to save money for those with income. Beds are given out for 28 days (4 weeks).”

Eligibility: “Homeless men without children in need of emergency shelter. Serves individuals living in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties.”

2740 First Avenue South, Minneapolis 55408

Email: info@simpsonhousing.org

Phone: 612-874-0306

http://www.simpsonhousing.org

Rice County

Emergency Shelter – Community Action Center of Northfield:

“The Community Action Center operated as the only homeless shelter in northern Rice County. Places one individual or family at a time in an apartment where they may stay for up to 90 days. Provides food, support with housing search, and coordinating community resources. Because of increasing demand, priority is given to the most vulnerable clients.”

Eligibility: “Homeless individuals or families in Dakota, Rice, Scott, and Goodhue counties.”

Site 1: 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Suite HS – 200, Northfield 55057

Site 2: 1400 Cannon Circle, Suite 8, Faribault 55021

Email: info@communityactioncenter.org
Phone: 507-664-3550
Hours: Walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed
Languages: Staff speak English, Spanish and Somali
No proof of documentation is required

http://communityactioncenter.org/programs/homes/

Ruth’s House of Hope

Emergency/transitional for woman and families
Intake days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-4pm.
Upon intake, residents are limited to two bags per person
To apply – need to request the application form.
219 4th Ave N.W., Faribault 55021
Phone: 507-332-2236
Website: ruthshousemn.org
Email: hello@ruthshousemn.org

Scott County

His House Foundation

Serves clients primarily located or seeking housing in Carver County, Scott County, Southwestern Hennepin and nearby.

Provides food support, clothing, household goods, and personal products; financial resources, assistance with finding temporary shelter and permanent housing, assistance with overcoming barriers to housing, Coordinated Entry, and Housing Stabilization Services.
P.O. Box 615, Excelsior, 55331
Phone: 612-325-4693
HisHouseNonprofit@gmail.com

Simpson Housing Services – Men’s Shelter:

“Homeless shelter for men includes the following services: overnight, safe, clean shelter, hot evening meal, breakfast, showers, laundry facilities, advocacy services and health clinic, opportunity to participate in shelter programs and support groups, opportunity to save money for those with income. Beds are given out for 28 days (4 weeks).”

Eligibility: “Homeless men without children in need of emergency shelter. Serves individuals living in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties.”

2740 First Avenue South, Minneapolis 55408
Email: info@simpsonhousing.org
Phone: 612-874-0306
http://www.simpsonhousing.org

Saint Louis County

Chum Center

If you are in Duluth and in need of shelter, please arrive at the Chum Center between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

125 N 1st Ave W, Duluth, 55802
Phone: (218) 726-0153

Sherburne County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership (coordinated entry system) serving Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, and Wright counties—not specifically a shelter in Anoka, but a regional access point 
24707 Co Rd 75, St. Augusta 56301
Phone: 320-259-0393
Website: www.cmhp.net

Stearns County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership (coordinated entry system) serving Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, and Wright counties—not specifically a shelter in Anoka, but a regional access point  
24707 Co Rd 75, St. Augusta 56301
Phone: 320-259-0393
Website: www.cmhp.net

Place of Hope Ministries – Living Hope Center Shelter

Serves Central Minnesota

This is a shelter program for those coming off the street, looking for help with drugs and alcohol, or wanting a place to “recover” their stability and peace of mind.

This is a very structured program.

511 9th Ave. North, St. Cloud, 56303
Phone: 320-203-7881
Website: www.placeofhopeministries.com

Swift County

Prairie Five Community Action Emergency Shelter Program

Can offer limited motel stays as a short-term solution while working with people to come up with a plan for long-term housing stability.  Part of the plan may include employment and housing searches, connections to mainstream resources, and short to medium-term rental assistance. 

1214 Atlantic Avenue (P.O.Box 321) Benson 56215
Phone: 320-842-8565
Website: Prairiefive.org

Todd County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership (coordinated entry system) serving Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, and Wright counties—not specifically a shelter in Anoka, but a regional access point  
24707 Co Rd 75, St. Augusta 56301
Phone: 320-259-0393
Website: www.cmhp.net

Washington County

Simpson Housing Services – Men’s Shelter:

“Homeless shelter for men includes the following services: overnight, safe, clean shelter, hot evening meal, breakfast, showers, laundry facilities, advocacy services and health clinic, opportunity to participate in shelter programs and support groups, opportunity to save money for those with income. Beds are given out for 28 days (4 weeks).”

Eligibility: “Homeless men without children in need of emergency shelter. Serves individuals living in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties.”

2740 First Avenue South, Minneapolis 55408
Email: info@simpsonhousing.org
Phone: 612-874-0306
http://www.simpsonhousing.org

Winona County

Winona Catholic Worker (Bethany House and Dan Corcoran House)

The Bethany House has a meal program and the Dan Corcoran House provides overnight hospitality for single women. They have showers, laundry facilities and 

Wright County

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership (coordinated entry system) serving Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, and Wright counties—not specifically a shelter in Anoka, but a regional access point 
24707 Co Rd 75, St. Augusta 56301
Phone: 320-259-0393
Website: www.cmhp.net

Yellow Medicine County

Prairie Five Community Action Emergency Shelter Program

Can offer limited motel stays as a short-term solution while working with people to come up with a plan for long-term housing stability.  Part of the plan may include employment and housing searches, connections to mainstream resources, and short to medium-term rental assistance. 
106 St. Olaf Avenue North, Canby 56220
Phone: 507-223-5471
Website: Prairiefive.org

Listings by County are located toward the end of this list.

Lewis House (360 Communities):

“Emergency safe housing for women and their children. Safety planning, information and referral, individual support as well as support groups for women (domestic and sexual violence) as well as children and youth (domestic and sexual violence), community resources for individuals experiencing abuse (emotional, physical and sexual), advocates walk with survivors through the legal process, helping fill out orders for protection, attending court hearings and providing information and legal advocacy.”

Eligibility: “Women who have been or are in fear of being physically, sexually and/or emotionally abused, and their children.”

Email: info@360communities.org
Phone Number: 651-452-7288 (Answered 24/7)
https://360communities.org/violence-prevention/lewis-house/
Sexual Assault Hotline: 651-405-1500

Tubman Shelter:
“Emergency shelter, food and clothing for abused individuals and their children. Advocacy, information and referral to community resources is provided. Support and safety planning for guests. Works with guests to have them board or foster pets while in the shelter.”

Eligibility: “Abused people of all genders and their children. No residency requirements apply.”

1725 Monastery Way, Maplewood 55109
Phone: 612-825-3333 (Intake)
612-825-0000 (Crisis Hotline, answered 24/7)
https://www.tubman.org
Email: info@tubman.org

Alexandra House:
“Can accommodate up to 35 women and children at a time. Average length of stay is 19 days, but staff work with each client on an individual basis to help meet their needs and secure housing. Advocated work with resident women, offering support and connecting them to community resources such as economic assistance, education/job training, and medical services. Over half of the residents are children. Advocates and volunteers work with children in partnership with moms to provide services for the family. Staff work with children on child abuse, safety planning, self-esteem, and sexual abuse. In addition, special activities and outings are planned regularly for the children to provide free time for moms to plan for the future and fun for the kids. Offers an on-site school. Teachers work with children in the shelter in a classroom setting, allowing children to maintain a daily routine in a safe environment while staying current with class work.”

Eligibility: “Adult female domestic and sexual violence victims and their youth (up to age 18) who are in need of emergency shelter services for safety. Offers alternative safety options to male victims.”

10065 3rd Street NE, Blaine 55434
Email: info@alexandrahouse.org
Phone: 763-780-9696 (intake)
763-780-2330 (Crisis line, answered 24/7)
https://www.alexandrahouse.org

Casa De Esperanza:
“Provides safe shelter to Latinas and other women and children in crisis due to domestic violence. The length of stays are varied but typically no more than 30 days. Works with Animal Ark to find foster care for pets when someone needs to go into a domestic abuse shelter.”

Email: info@casadeesperanza.org
Phone: 651-772-1611 (Bilingual Crisis line, answered 24/7)
651-646-5553 (Office number)
https://www.casadeesperanza.org

Safe Avenue:
“Temporary shelter for victims of domestic violence. Crisis helpline, safety planning, assistance in obtaining Criminal Temporary Protective Orders, Emergency Protective Orders, Permanent Restraining Orders, Stalking/Harassment Orders, and Temporary Restraining Orders, legal information and advocacy, support group, transportation, information and referral, community education, systems coordination, and emergency assistance.”

Email: safety@dayoneservices.org
Phone: 320-234-7933 or 800-792-4210 24 hour crisis hotline
Deaf & HH: 612-399-9995
https://www.willmarshelter.com
General Crime Hotline: 866-385-2699

HOPE Center – Faribault:
“Drop-in center for those whose lives have been affected by sexual or domestic violence and stalking. 24-hour support and advocacy, legal advocacy, support groups (women only), resource library, community education, violence prevention and protection planning, temporary safe housing, assistance with orders for protection.”

Eligibility: “Services for male or female survivors of sexual or domestic violence and their friends and families. Support group is for women only.”
1003 7th Street NW, Faribault 55021
Email: klynn@hopecentermn.org
Phone: 800-607-2330 (24 hours SafeLine and/or Intake number)
507-332-0882 (standard intake number)
https://hopecentermn.org

Mid – Minnesota Women’s Center:
“Services for individuals who have experienced domestic abuse/violence. Emergency residential women’s shelter with no-cost services for women and their children. 24-hour crisis line, support groups, community education, resource and referral, and non-residential service for safety planning, support resource/referral, emotional support, courtroom support, and information.”

Eligibility: “Individuals experiencing domestic abuse/violence; shelter provides services to women, men, children, and all gender identifications; residential shelter is for women and children.”

1414 Maple St. Brainerd 56401
Email: info@womencenteronline.org
Phone: 888-777-1248 (Hotline answered 24/7)
218-828-1216 (Intake answered 24/7)
https://www.womenscenteronline.org

Women’s Advocates Domestic Violence Shelter:
“Provides emergency housing for women and children who have been or are victims of abuse. The following services are also available: Community social service referrals to counseling, welfare, health programs, legal assistance, housing and other shelters, client advocacy, employment information, housing information, health care clinic is available for women and children staying at the shelter, legal information and assistance to shelter residents in writing and filing Orders of Protection, finding legal resources, and accompanying to court for child protection hearings, support groups, transportation, and safety clinics.”

Eligibility: “Battered women and their children. Primarily serves Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties.”

588 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul 55104
Email: resources@wadvocates.org
Phone: 651-227-8284 (Intake and crisis line answered 24/7)
https://www.wadvocates.org/our-services/emergency-shelter

Eagle’s Nest Shelter – Women of Nations:
“Shelter from domestic violence for women and their children. Provides culturally appropriate support and advocacy services for all battered women and culturally specific services for Native American battered women. Provides advocacy and transportation to social services, medical appointments, court, child protection, educational systems, and appointments on behalf of youth. Support groups and activities planned by staff.”

Eligibility: “All battered women and their children with a focus on the needs of the Native Americans and women who want to leave prostitution.”

Email: info@women-of-nations.org
Phone: 651-251-1609 (24-Hour Crisis Line)
651-251-1605 (Intake/Shelter Office)
https://www.women-of-nations.org

Sojourner Shelter:
“This shelter is a secure, temporary emergency residence for women and their children, unsafe in their own homes due to violence and abuse. The shelter provides programming and services designed to promote healing and assist residents with personal planning to achieve increased safety for themselves and their children. Support and life skills groups, children’s programming and transportation assistance enhance individualized case management services. Transition support is also available to assist residents as they re-enter the community.”

Email: info@sojournerproject.org
Phone: 952-933-7422 (Intake and Crisis Line, answered 24/7)
https://www.sojournerproject.org

Cornerstone – Emergency Shelter:
“Emergency shelter and basic needs for any victim in imminent danger of domestic violence, sexual violence, or human trafficking. Also assists with crisis intervention, information and resource referrals. Has an arrangement with local veterinarian clinic to provide shelter for victims’ dogs and cats while the person is in the program. This emergency shelter welcomes women, female-identified and gender nonconforming adults. Their children are also welcome during shelter stay.  Male-identified adults receive safe and comfortable alternative housing while accessing Cornerstone’s comprehensive services. Spoken and ASL interpreters are available for all of their services.”

1000 East 80th Street, Bloomington 55420
Email: info@cornerstonemn.org
Phone: 866-223-1111 (Crisis Line and Intake, answered 24/7)
Text line: text 612-399-9995
Chat online via link below.
https://cornerstonemn.org/abuse-help-minnesota/violence-survivor/#crisislines

By County:

Cottonwood County
Southwest Crisis Center
800-376-4311

Dodge County
Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Women’s Shelter Inc.
507-634-6070, x 160 

Fillmore County
Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Women’s Shelter Inc.
507-765-2550

Freeborn County
Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Freeborn County Crime Victims Crisis Center
507-377-5460 or 507-373-2223

Goodhue County
Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
HOPE Coalition
1-800-369-5214 or 651-388-9360, x 4

Hennepin County
Escaping domestic violence
Domestic Abuse Project
612-874-7063 x232 or firstcall@mndap.org

Houston County
Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Bluff Country Family Resources
866-367-4297 or 507-894-2676

Isanti County
Anna Marie’s Alliance
1-866-560-7464 x205

Jackson County
Southwest Crisis Center
800-376-4311

Kanabec County
Anna Marie’s Alliance
1-866-560-7464 x205

Kandiyohi County
Safe Avenues
800-792-4210

Lac qui Parle County
Safe Avenues
800-792-4210

Le Sueur County
Committee Against Domestic Abuse (CADA)
1-800-477-0466 or 507-237-5977

Lincoln County
Fleeing Domestic Violence
Women’s Rural Advocacy Program
800-639-2350

Martin County
Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Martin County Victims Services
507-238-3209

McLeod County
Fleeing Domestic Violence
McLeod Alliance
800-934-0851

Meeker County
Fleeing Domestic Violence
Safe Avenues
800-792-4210

Mower County
Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Crime Victims Resource Center
1-800-349-6680 or 507-437-6680

Murray County
Fleeing Domestic Violence
New Horizons Crisis Center
507-836-6272

Nicollet County
Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Committee Against Domestic Abuse (CADA)
1-800-477-0466 or 507-625-8688

Nobles County
Fleeing Domestic Violence
Southwest Crisis Center
800-376-4311

Olmsted County
Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Women’s Shelter Inc.
507-285-1010 or 507-285-1938

Pipestone County
Fleeing Domestic Violence
Southwest Crisis Center
800-376-4311

Redwood County
Fleeing Domestic Violence
Women’s Rural Advocacy Program
800-639-2350

Renville County
Fleeing Domestic Violence
Safe Avenues
800-792-4210

Rock County
Fleeing Domestic Violence
Southwest Crisis Center
800-376-4311

Sherburne County
Anna Marie’s Alliance
1-866-560-7464 x205

Sibley County
Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Committee Against Domestic Abuse (CADA)
1-800-477-0466 or 507-237-5977

Stearns County
Anna Marie’s Alliance
1-866-560-7464 x205

Swift County
Fleeing Domestic Violence
Safe Avenues
800-792-4210

Todd County
Anna Marie’s Alliance
1-866-560-7464 x205

Wabasha County
Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
HOPE Coalition
800-369-5214 or 651-388-9360 x 4

Waseca County
Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Committee Against Domestic Abuse (CADA)
1-800-477-0466 or 507-835-7828

Watonwan County
Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Committee Against Domestic Abuse (CADA)
1-800-477-0466 or 507-375-3040

Winona County
Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Women’s Resource Center of Winona
507-452-4453 or 507-452-4440

Wright County
Anna Marie’s Alliance
1-866-560-7464 x205 

Yellow Medicine County
Women’s Rural Advocacy Programs
800-639-2350

National Resources:

Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Committee Against Domestic Abuse (CADA)
1-800-477-0466 or 507-233-6663

Anna Marie’s Alliance 1-866-560-7464 x205

Safe Avenues 1-800-792-4210

Updated 1/9/2026

• Find a CVSO (County Veterans Service Officer) at:  macvso.org
• Find a local American Legion
• Anoka Vet Center  Confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting.  Includes counseling and connection to more support. Phone: 763-503-2220 or 24/7 at: 877-927-8387  | https://www.va.gov

• Eagles Healing Nest Serves veterans, service members and their families who suffer from the effects of trauma and the invisible wounds of war including PTSD, anxiety, and addiction.  They provide a unique living experience that is centered around the 5 pillars of recover & peer to peer programming.They have facilities in Sauk Centre and Redwood Falls. Phone: 320-351-6200; https://www.eagleshealingnest.org

• Every Third Saturday (ETS) Provides a space where Veterans and their families can connect, grow, share experiences, and build community.  Phone: 952-356-5116 (M-Fri.); https://www.everythirdsaturday.org

• Haven for Heroes  Phone: 763-600-6142 (https//www.haven4heroesmn.org)
• Military & Veteran Services | Lutheran Social Service of MN (lssmn.org)
• Magnus Veterans Foundation a comprehensive care clinic specialized in veteran health and performance. Phone: 763-427-7832; https://magnusveteransfoundation.org

• Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans- Provides housing, employment, and legal services to prevent veteran homelessness. Phone: 612-726-1327; https://www.mac-v.org
  
• Minnesota Military Family Foundation – Offers financial aid to MN service members and their families in crisis. Phone: 763- 544-2255; https:/www.https://minnesotamilitaryfamilyfoundation.org/

• Operation Military Kids (Minnesota)- Helps kids feel connected, active and supported. https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/minnesota

• St. Paul Vet Center (Also called: Twin Cities Vet Center) | Veterans Affairs Confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting.  Includes counseling and connection to more support. Phone: 612-243-7920 (M-Fri 8am-4:30pm or call 24/7 at 877-927-8387; https://www.va.gov
  
  
• United Heroes League » Keeping military kids active in sports Phone: 651-319-0737; https://www.unitedheroesleague.org

• Trauma Recovery Program; Phone: 218-0460-2323; https://23rdveteran.org

• Veterans Airlift Command: Provides free private air transportation to our nation’s combat injured veterans for medical or other compassionate purposes through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots. Phone: 952- 582-2911; https://www.veteransairlift.org
  
• 23rd Veteran  Trauma Recovery Program; Phone: 218-0460-2323; https://23rdveteran.org
  
• Military OneSource 24/7 support for Military Personnel & Families; Phone: 800-342-9647 www.militaryonesource.mil
• Operation We Are Here: a resource hub for military community and their supporters  https://www.operationwearehere.com/
  
• Semper Fi & America’s Fund–cares for our Nation’s critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. Supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, we provide one-on-one case management, connection, and lifetime support: Phone: 760-725-3680;  (www.thefund.org)
  
• Our Military Kids–is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering extracurricular activity grants to children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or post-9/11 combat wounded, ill, or injured Veterans in treatment. Phone: 703- 734-6654; www.ourmilitarykids.org

• The Elizabeth Dole Foundation: We work tirelessly to address the obstacles our military and veteran caregivers face regularly, from providing access to essential resources and support networks to calling for policy changes. Email: info@elizabethdolefoundation.org

• Hidden Heroes: a campaign of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. – Join and Support Military Caregivers
  
• Wounded Veteran Organization | Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes: Wounded veterans and their families receive support needed to restore their hope and rebuild their lives.Phone: 888) 447-2588; (www.saluteheroes.org)
  
• Stop Soldier Suicide provides evidence-based suicide interventions and enact changes to programming based on research and suicide intelligence. Phone: 844-889-5610; www.stopsoldiersuicide.org
  
• National Veterans Foundation’s Veteran Resources – Legal, Health, Housing, Benefits & More Phone: 888-777-4443; www. (nvf.org
  
• Military Heroes Grant Program – PenFed Foundation Phone: 800-558-9224 https://penfedfoundation.org/

HELPFUL RESOURCE LIST FOR OUR WOUNDED SERVICE MEMBERS

• American Foundation for the Blind: 1-212-502-7600 / www.afb.org
  
• American Military University: 1-877-755-2787 / www.amu.apus.edu
  
• Amputee Coalition of America:1-888-267-5669 / https://www.amputee-coalition.org
• AMVETS:  651-207- 0376 www.amvets.org
• Army Emergency Relief: 1-866-878-6378 / https://www.armyemergencyrefief.org
• Brain Injury Association of America: 1-800-444-6443 / www.biausa.org
• Blinded Veterans Association: 1-800-669-7079 x330/ www.bva.org
• Caregiver Action Network 1-202-454-3970 www.caregiveraction.org
• Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes: 1-888-447-2588 / www.saluteheroes.org
• Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) 1-703-614-8416 / https://www.cap.mil
• Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center: 1-800-870-9244
• Department of Veteran Affairs: 1-800-698-2411 / www.va.gov
• Disabled Veterans of America: 1-877-426-2838 / www.dav.org
• Give an Hour: www.giveanhour.org (Provides donated mental health services and counseling)
• Gov Benefits: 1-800-333-4636 / www.benefits.gov
• Guide Dogs: 1-818-362-5834 / www.guidedogsofamerica.org
• Helmets to Hardhats: 866-741-6210 / www.helmetstohardhats.org
• Hire Heroes USA: 844-634-1520 / https://www.hireheroesusa.org/
• Homes For Our Troops: 1-508-823-3630 / www.hfotusa.org
• Job Fairs/Possible Employment 800-330-4950 www.recruitmilitary.com
• Marine 4 Life: 1-866-645-8762 www.marineforlife.org
• Military One Source: 1-800-342-9647 / https://www.militaryonesource.mil
• National Center for PTSD: www.ptsd.va.gov
  
• National Military Family Association: 1-703-931-6632 / www.militaryfamily.org
• National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification: 1-213-740-1364 /https://www.homemods.org/directory/nrcshhm/index.htm

• National Resource Directory: www.nrd.gov
• National Spinal Cord Injury Association: 718-803-3782  / www.spinalcord.org
• National Veterans Legal Services Program: 1-202-265-8305 / https://www.nvlsp.org
• Navy Marine Corps Relief Society: 1-800-654-8364 / www.nmcrs.org
• Operation Family Fund: 1-760-793-0053 / https://operationfamilyfund.org
• Operation First Response: 1-888-289-0280 ext:1 / www.operationfirstresponse.org
  
• Wounded Warrior Project Peer Support Groups: www.woundedwarriorproject.org

HOLIDAY RESOURCE LIST

Armed Services YMCA
Junior enlisted military families
Gifts
When: Check local branch
Find your local branch by visiting https://www.asymca.org/operation-holiday-joy
866-427-9622

Cars for Christmas
Gives away free charity cars during the Holidays to meet the need of basic transportation
Cars4Heroes.org

Freedom Alliance Presents for Patriots
First time post 9/11applications discharged after 2019
Gifts
Visit website to complete online application
Open Now – Closes 5 p.m. on 10/31
https://freedomalliance.org/programs/

Hearts of Patriots
Caregivers eligibility based on Veteran disability status of at least 30% for TBI or PTSD
Gifts for Caregivers and Families
Now open
https://www.vetspouse.org/adopt-a-veteran-caregiver-for-the-holidays.html

Helping Americans Find Help
Who: Everyone
Christmas Help and Assistance
When: Varies
Find Local Resources https://helpingamericansfindhelp.org/christmas-help-assistance/

Operation Homefront
1-800-720-3998 / https://www.operationhomefront.org
Post 9/11 veterans within 10 years of discharge or deployed families
Holiday Meals
When:  First location starting November 1st
Visit website to register and then find local events
 https://operationhomefront.org/events/

Operation Ward 57
Post 9/11 Veterans honorably discharged 50% rating or higher Injured during service or Gold Star Families
Gifts for children & Holiday meal
Opens October 1st Closes November 1st
Apply Online https://www.operationward57.org/holidayfamilyapp
253-534-8779

Salvation Army Angel Tree
Who: Everyone
Gifts for Children
When: Varies
Find your local branch by going to https://saangeltree.org/ and entering your state to determine eligibility

Soliders’ Angels
Post 9/11 Injured
Gifts for children & Holiday meal
Opens October 1st
Apply Online https://soldiersangels.org/holiday-adopt-a-family
210-629-0020

Toys For Tots
Age limit determined by local chapter
Toys
When: Varies by Location
Find your local chapter here https://www.toysfortots.org/request_toys/Default.aspx

Updated 1/9/2026

Veteran’s Registry
1-866-560-7464 x206

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans
507-345-8258

Veterans MACV Veteran Outreach
1-833-222-6228

 Updated 1/9/2026

Adult Options in Education:

Offers: Adult Basic Education, GED Classes and Testing (Free GED preparation at learning sites in the southwest metro and online. Testing available at Eisenhower Community Center in Hopkins.) Enroll online

1001 Highway 7, Room 247, Hopkins 55305 ( I alphabetized these cities)
Email: adult.options@hopkinsschools.org
Phone: 952-988-5343

4584 Vine Hill Road, Minnetonka 55331

1342 Colorado Avenue South, Saint Louis Park 55416

Wayzata

Hours: Vary

https://www.adultoptions.org

Adult Literacy Hotline: 800-222-1990 or text: 612-424-1211 (for anyone outside of the service area); https://hotline.mnabe.org/

GED Languages Offered: Russian, Somali, Spanish

Free Practice Tests for GED:

https://ged.com/study/free_online_ged_test/

https://gedpracticetest.net/

https://getsummath.com

https://www.mometrix.com/academy/ged-practice-test/

https://onsego.com

https://passGED.com

https://TestPrePreview.com

https://bestgedclasses.org/practice-tests/

https://www.4tests.com/ged-practice-test

https://uniontestprep.com/ged-test/practice-test

https://classroom.usahello.org

https://VarsityTutors.com

Independent School District 196:

Offers: Skills brush-up for individuals who would like to improve reading, writing, spelling, grammar and math skills, English as a Second Language Instruction, GED Instruction and Testing, Citizenship Instruction, Family School (Provides opportunity for parent to finish high school while they also improve their parenting skills – parents and children attend together), Online Learning Programs.

14420 Glenda Drive, Apple Valley 55124

Located at the Dakota Valley Learning Center

4679 144th Street West, Apple Valley 55124

Phone: 651-423-7700

https://ce.district196.org/adult/adult-basic-education

Email: abe@district196.org

To Schedule a Registration Appointment for English Language classes: Phone: 952-431-8316

Hours: Vary

Interpreters available

Fees Vary, no one refused for inability to pay

Minneapolis Community Education:

Offers: Adult literacy, GED preparation and testing, English language learning classes (beginning, intermediate and advanced), citizenship classes.

South Campus: 2015 East Lake Street, Minneapolis 55407 

Phone: 612-668-3800

Hours for Walk-ins Registration GED Seeking: Mon, Wed, Thurs 9am-6pm

Appointments need for English Learning & all other classes

North Campus: 800 W. Broadway

Phone: 612-668-1863 

Hours for Walk-ins Registration: Monday-Thursday from 9am-2pm

https://ce.mpschools.org/adults/adult-ed

Email: lifelong.learning@mpls.k12.mn.us

 Phone: 612-668-3800(intake for South Campus), 612-668-1863 (North Campus);1-877-392-6433 (GED registration), 612-668-3850 (English Learning registration)

Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30am-9pm, Friday 8:30am-4pm. GED on Wednesday 9am-5pm

Adult Literacy Hotline: 800-222-1990 or text: 612-424-1211 (for anyone outside of the service area); https://hotline.mnabe.org/

Updated 1/9/2026

Kaitlyn’s Kloset operates out of Saints Martha and Mary Episcopal Church in Eagan and has weekly hours for caregivers to come “shop” (for free) for baby and children’s items, food, and personal care items. View hours of operation.

Delivering Hope: An Empowering Motherhood Ministry
https://www.facebook.com/groups/929462061316029/
“Our mission: To walk with women as they navigate an unexpected pregnancy and/or raise their young children, providing material, financial, emotional, and spiritual support. We aim to provide thoughtful and needs-based care packages on an ongoing basis to the mothers in our program, as well as a safe and nonjudgmental community that uplifts and encourages. Our goal is to make each mama feel capable, loved, and hopeful for what lies ahead of the incredible journey of motherhood.”
deliveryinghomemn@gmail.com

Everyday Miracles
1121 Jackson Street NE, Minneapolis 55413
612-353-6293
https://www.everyday-miracles.org/
“Everyday Miracles is committed to improving maternal health, and specifically to reducing health disparities in communities at risk for poor outcomes. We strive to provide compassionate, culturally aware support and a nonjudgmental, welcoming community.”
– Programs and Services: Doula support, car seat program, birth/breastfeeding/parent education, prenatal yoga, and chiropractic care.

Feeding Every Baby, Inc.
https://www.facebook.com/FeedingEveryBaby/
507-519-0772
Email: feedingeverybaby@gmail.com
Pickup is at U-Haul Storage, 1721 Madison Ave, Mankato 56001, Door #12
“Feeding Every Baby Inc provides formula, breastfeeding supplies and diapers to families in need.”
Please visit the Facebook page for information on how to request products.

Guiding Star Wakota
1140 S Robert St, West St Paul, MN 55118
651-457-1195
https://guidingstarwakota.org/
“Guiding Star Wakota is a full-service, life-affirming women’s healthcare center with lots of pregnancy resources available for free, including ultrasounds and material assistance.”
– Programs and Services: Free pregnancy testing, free ultrasounds, pregnancy and parenting classes, safe sleep program, emergency housing assistance, community referrals, fertility education, free diapers and clothing, onsite child watch.

Updated 1/9/2026

National Runaway Safeline
Serves Twin Cities Metro and beyond. Ages: 12-24 years old. The National Runaway Safeline will listen, help find resources or assistance in your area, help you get home, or send a message home.

Phone: 800- 786-2929
If you cannot call, text 66008
http://www.1800runaway.org/

Safe Harbor Regional Navigator – East Metro
Serves youth up to age 24 of all genders and backgrounds who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing sexual exploitation.  Includes Ramsey, Washington, Anoka, Dakota, Isanti and Chisago Counties.  Navigators are responsible for connecting your with services.
Phone: 612-813-5030
https://www.180degrees.org/safeharboreastmetro.html

Safe Zone
Serves youth ages 14-24.  Call or drop in to Safe Zone to get your basic needs met.
130 E. 7th St, St. Paul 55101
Drop in to SafeZone Hours: Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Phone: 651-224-9644

Text for Help
Crisis Hotline; LGBTQ friendly, accepts undocumented youth; ID not required; Safe Harbor program
Phone: 612- 377-8800
Text:  612- 400-7233 

West Metro Navigator
Youth under the age of 24 who are victims of sex trafficking and anone who is working with a youth who may be experiencing exploitation in Hennepin, Scott, or Carver Counties. LGBTQ friendly, accepts undocumented youth, ID is not required and is a Safe Harbor Program.
Phone: 612-232-5428

YMCA Youth Resource Line
Serves Youth ages 12-24 years old.
Phone: 763-493-3052

Youth Services Network :
Serves youth ages 24 and under in need of immediate help and resources

Youth & Young Adult Services (YAYA) – part of Tubman’s Youth and Young Adult Services
Serves ages 10-24 years old. Assists young people who have experienced partner violence, sexual assault or stalking.  They are LGBTQ + friendly and provide a variety of services to youth of all genders in the Twin Cities Metro Area.  In-home and in-community services are available in Hennepin and Ramsey County.

Phone: 612-825-0000
Text: 651-685-4188
https://www.tubman.org/get-help/youthprograms

C.O.R.E. – The Link:
Provides a place where youth who are at-risk or are currently experiencing homelessness get help with basic needs (food, clothing, showers, laundry, etc.) and connect to case management and longer term services such as housing. Services may include; assistance with benefits and public assistance applications, hygiene kits and other basic needs, laundry and showers, meals, referrals and access to shelter and housing, transportation assistance, use of phone number and mailing address for job applications.

7800 West County Road 42, Apple Valley 55124 (inside Grace Lutheran Church)
Email: info@thelinkmn.org
Phone: 612-205-7944

https://thelinkmn.org/programs/housing-services-division/core/

Drop-in hours (No appointment needed): Monday through Friday 2pm-5pm

YouthLink:
“Wherever you are in your journey, the staff at the YouthLink Drop-In Center can help you take the next step. Our Drop-In Center is a safe, non-judgmental place for youth, 16-24 years old, from all backgrounds, races, genders, and orientations.”

Services include: hot meals, showers, hygiene supplies, complete GED, clothing and laundry, find employment, get a photo ID, access to computer, food shelf, shelter and housing options, health clinic visits, mental health support, Men’s Group, Women’s Group, OUT! (LGBTQ+) Group.

41 North 12th Street, Minneapolis 55403
Email: youthlink@youthlinkmn.org
Phone: 612-252-1200
Drop-in hours (No appointment needed) for ages 22-24: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-1pm

Drop-in hours (No appointment needed) for ages 16-21: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2pm-6pm

These are the Drop-in hours that I found on the web.  No indication of age difference:

• Monday 9 am- 4:30 pm
• Tuesday 9 am- 4:30 pm
• Wednesday 10 am- 8 pm (6 pm- 8 pm T.R.U.E Group)
• Thursday 9 am- 4:30 pm
• Friday 9 am- 4:30 pm

Oasis for Youth:
“Oasis for Youth operates a drop-in Resource Center for youth ages 16-24. Resources and outreach are targeted toward youth who live, work, or attend school in Bloomington, Richfield and Edina, however, no youth in need are turned away. Oasis for Youth meets the needs of youth through individualized case management, connections to resources, improved access to services and supports, and assistance with basic needs. All our services are offered free of charge.”

The Resource Center operates out of Oak Grove Presbyterian Church in Bloomington at the intersection of Penn Avenue South and Old Shakopee Road.

Resources offered include: free clothes closet, hygiene and personal care products, food resources, laundry and showers, computer lab and internet access, job search assistance and educational support, transportation assistance, on-site mental health counseling, parenting support, referrals to federal, county, and local services and assistance, referrals to shelter and housing programs, rental assistance, case management, and connections to caring adults.

2200 West Old Shakopee Road, Minneapolis 55431
Email: info@oasisforyouth,org
Phone:952-512-2061
Drop-in hours (No appointment needed): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 2pm-5pm: Thursday 12pm-5pm
Appointments available: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm

Aspen House
https://www.nexusfamilyhealing.org/aspen-house/short-term-youth-shelter

Located in Mendota Heights, MN, Aspen House is a community-based short-term shelter for youth ages 11-18 who temporarily need a safe place to live. Youth in our care have private bedrooms and access to educational and mental health services during their stay. Youth may stay for up to 90 days.This temporary housing is for youth that do not require emergency department services or a locked facility.

Aspen House is not a drop-in shelter. County workers in Minnesota must make the referral for youth who are appropriate for placement. 

Address:2031 Victoria Rd South, Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Phone:651-447-4090

Avenues for Youth
Avenues programs not only provide safe shelter and housing options for youth, but holistic supports to meet a youth’s mental, physical, and life-long goals. Our programs support youth in Minnesota who are 16-24 years old, and their children, who are experiencing homelessness.

Address: 1708 Oak Park Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Phone: (612) 522-1690

The Bridge for Youth
This is an emergency homeless shelter for youth, including pregnant and parenting youth in crisis or experiencing homelessness.

Call for Help: (612) 377-8800
Text for Help: (612) 400-7233
1111 W 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Updated 1/9/2026

CAP (Community Action Partnership) Agency (Housing Services):

“Support services include emergency shelter, Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP), housing related coordinated entry, permanent supportive housing, mainstream section 8 housing, transitional housing, HUD transitional housing.”

2496 145th Street West, Rosemount 55068
Email: info@capagency.org
Phone: 651-322-3500
https://www/capagency.org

Dakota County Housing Resource Line:
651-554-5751

Emma Norton Services (Permanent Supportive Housing):

“Single and shared rooms with 3 meals per day, mailing address, phone service with voicemail, laundry facilities, lounges with cable TV, 24 hour staffing, advocacy and referral to other services, supportive on-site services and SOAR/SSI advocacy are both available to residents and non-residents.”

Eligibility: All genders who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness with a mental health and/or chemical health disability.

2265 Hillcrest Ave, Saint Paul 55116
Email: info@emmanorton.org
Phone: 651-224-1329 (option 0)
https://www.emmanorton.org

Hennepin Shelter Hotline:
Phone: 612-204-8200

Housing Link:
“Housing Link’s mission is to improve people’s lives through information expanding their affordable rental choices. There are over 45,000 searches each month for affordable rental housing on our website. We also publish the status of subsidized housing waiting lists in the Twin Cities through the Housing Authority Waiting List.”

Email: info@housinglink.org
Phone: 612-522-2500
www.housinglink.org

HUD (Dept of Housing and Urban Development) Minnesota:
“Provides a mobile app and on-line housing search tool designed to locate HUD resources by geographic area, including public housing agencies, subsidized housing, and homeless resources. Provides information and assistance with finding subsidized housing rentals for families, seniors and individuals with disabilities.”

Speak to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor for advice on your specific housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call 1-800-569-4287.

212 Third Avenue South, Suite 150, Minneapolis 55401
Email: mn_webmanager@hud.gov
https://www.hud.gov/states/working/fpmcontacts
HUD Website for Homelessness resources:
https://mn.hb101.org/i/map/homeless_map.htm

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency:

“Minnesota Housing is the state’s finance agency. Housing is the foundation for success, so we collaborate with individuals, communities and partners to create, preserve and finance housing that is affordable.”

Email: mn.housing@state.mn.us
Phone: 651-296-7608 or 800-657-3769
https://www.mnhousing.gov

People Incorporated Housing First – Anoka/Dakota/Hennepin/Ramsey:

“For chronically homeless individuals living on the street, the transition from the street to permanent housing is made in stages (as necessary) and staff work to create a service environment where individuals feel at ease, out of danger, with flexible program services to meet their needs. Provides community outreach and housing support. Offers medication assistance, transportation assistance, education, skills development, crisis assistance, resource development and coordination, case management, and medical and psychiatric coordination.”

317 York Avenue, Saint Paul 55130
Email: info@peopleincorporated.org
Phone: 651-774-0011 (Monday – Friday from 7am-5pm)
https://www.peopleincorporated.org

Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters (Permanent Supportive Housing):

“Permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals with long-term housing needs and other issues that may be a barrier to self-sufficiency. Services include: apartments with kitchen, full bath and a sleeping area, assistance with self-sufficiency skills, employment, medical/dental referrals, recreation, chemical dependency referrals, mental health services, educational services, information and referral.”

Eligibility: “Homeless single adults. Service area includes Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, and Wright Counties.”

52 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis 55403
Phone: 612-659-0705
https://salvationarmynorth.org

SEMCAC:
Serves Southeastern Minnesota Counties :Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele & Winona with limited services in Olmsted, Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha & Waseca
Website: https://www.semcac.org/housing-shelter/
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Phone: 507-864-7741
Email: semcac@semcac.org

The Arc Minnesota:
The Arc Minnesota has two statewide housing programs that serve the areas of the Twin Cities Metro, Rochester, Mankato, St. Cloud, Moorhead, and Duluth.The Arc partners with the Department of Human Services to provide Housing Access Services Program (HAS). HAS allows The Arc Minnesota to assist adults living with a disability, but without a waiver, to find and move to independent housing. 

Phone: 952-915-3632
https://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/housing-stabilization-services/

The Housing First Solution:
“Provides services designed to aid those struggling with long-term homelessness and includes fully furnished, newly remodeled efficiency apartments, meals, laundry facilities, and personalized assistance with living skills such as laundry, job seeking, education, appointments, and financial planning.”

Residents of Hennepin and Dakota Counties are eligible.

Email: housingfirst@gosupportive.com
Phone: 651-529-1649
https://gosupportive.com/service/the-housing-first-solution

YWCA Saint Paul (Permanent Supportive Housing):
“Combines safe, affordable housing and supportive services to build stable and healthy lives. Families participate in permanent supportive housing. Families reside in YWCA owned and operated housing or housing in the community.”

Eligibility: “Serves one and two parent families of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties with barriers to housing stability including chronic or long-term homelessness, diagnosed with a physical/mental disability, and/or chronic illnesses such as HIV/AIDS.”

375 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul 55102-1822
Email: email@ywcastpaul.org
Phone: 651-222-3741
https://ywcastpaul.org/housing/ 

Updated 1/9/2026

Bridges Rental Assistance Program:
Bridges is for low-income individuals and families that include at least one adult with a serious mental illness. Bridges helps people rent any apartment or home where a landlord will accept it as a form of payment. This means that you can choose the home or apartment you want to rent instead of being limited to a housing project or low-income housing. To apply, contact a local housing authority for the Bridges program. They will explain the full application process.

MNHousing.gov

For Rental Assistance: 
If you or your family are currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness or in need of security deposit assistance, contact a Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) provider and view the FHPAP service area map.

If you or your family are currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness, learn about the Housing Trust Fund Rental Assistance and apply through the Coordinated Entry System, Contacts by Region (Apply for rental assistance by contacting a Continuum of Care provider by region.)

For short-term emergency assistance, contact your county.

For federal rental assistance, contact your local Public Housing Agency.

For Mortgage Assistance:

Find a Minnesota Homeownership Center foreclosure prevention advisor.

Contact yo9/ur mortgage loan servicer to see what help they offer.

• Minnesota Housing first mortgage loans are serviced by U.S. Bank, which offers mortgage help and repayment options.
• If you don’t know your loan servicer, find them through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Some metro counties offer a Homeownership Preservation Program. Contact your county to see if it’s available in your area.

If you applied for HomeHelpMN before the program closed, visit the HomeHelpMN website.

Coordinated Entry:
The Coordinated Entry System (CES) helps people who are experiencing homelessness get into housing. Coordinated Entry lets you contact one office to get into a system that matches people with housing in many different programs. This makes it easier for you to get connected with a program that can help you find a place to live.

https://www.mnhousing.gov/rental-housing/coordinated-entry.html

HOME Line:
A non-profit Minnesota tenant advocacy organization providing free and low-cost legal, organizing, education, and advocacy services so that tenants throughout Minnesota can solve their own rental housing problems. HOME Line’s hotline is confidential:

https://homelinemn.org/

For English, call 612-728-5767 or email your question to one of our housing attorneys.

Toll-free from Greater Minnesota: 866-866-3546

HOME Line ofrece servicios en español. Para Español, llame al 612-255-8870.

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Catholic Charities Housing Stability Division:
Offers short-term rent help under the Family Homeless Prevention & Assistance Program (FHPAP) for low-income families, youth, single adults facing homelessness or risk thereof, in counties such as Ramsay

Phone: 612-204-8500
Phone for Emergency Services or Basic Needs: 651-291-0211

Client Support Services – Valley Outreach:
“Client support services are comprehensive and personalized based on an individual’s situation and needs. Services may include resource advising and support, case management, and in some cases, emergency financial assistance. Emergency funds are often used for car repairs, medical and dental emergencies, rent, rent deposit, mortgage payments, and utilities.”

https://valleyoutreachmn.org/client-support-services/
19101 Curve Crest Boulevard West, Stillwater 55082
Email: info@valleyoutreach.org
Phone: 951-430-2739
* Please call for intake.*

Eligibility:(The website says that ALL are welcome but many are from the Stillwater area) They typically see individuals whose income is at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Guideline. 

Emergency Assistance – Washington County:

“Helps families experiencing short term, non-recurring shelter and utility needs, to assist in retaining secure and affordable housing.”

*Emergency Assistance is limited to once every 12 months.*

(Does not provide financial assistance for late fees, damage deposits in excess of one month’s rent, utility deposits or reconnection charges, legal fees and court costs, garage rental, or moving expenses.)

13000 Ravine Parkway, Cottage Grove 55016
Email: askcommunityservices@co.washington.mn.us
Phone: 651-430-6459  Non-English Phone: 844-711-1907
Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm (for calls). Monday through Friday 8am-11am (for walk in).

Eligibility: Families with a minor child, pregnant women, and non-custodial parents of a minor child. Gross household income must be below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for the applicable  household size in the month of application. Must have been a resident of Minnesota for at least 30 days.

Apply online through https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/

Complete a Combined Application Form (PDF). Return application to any of our office locations by email, fax, mail, or by dropping it off in one of the drop-boxes. 

Emergency Assistance – Dakota County:

“Emergency assistance is short-term assistance. Families can apply once in a 12 month period.”

“Payment is provided to a landlord for housing, rent (must be cost-effective going forward), damage deposit and repairs, mortgage assistance is available during a threat of foreclosure for a home that is in good condition as defined by Dakota County, or a utility company for shutoffs or medically necessary telephone service.”

https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/PublicAssistance/Emergency/Pages

1 Mendota Road West, Suite 100, West Saint Paul 55118
Phone: 651-554-5611
Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm
Apply online for Emergency Assistance: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/

You can request an application form by calling 651-554-5611. When you call for an application, you will need to give the following information: Your name, full postal address and zip code, phone number where you can be reached in case we have questions, the type of assistance you are requesting, and whether you are single or have children under age 21 living with you.

Eligibility: Household must consist of a caregiver and at least 1 child under age 18 or up to age 19 if in high school. Income must be under 200% of the federal poverty guideline. Applicant must not have received Emergency Assistance or Emergency General Assistance in the past 12 months. Household must have spent 50% of the net income over the past 60 days on basic needs. Applicant must have been a resident of Minnesota for at least 30 days.

 Emergency Assistance – Anoka County
Emergency Assistance (EA)- EA helps eligible families who have children in the home under age 18

• EA is a program that helps families with children under the age of 18 who are in danger of being evicted or having a utility shut off.
• EA can be used once in a 12-month period.
• Eligibility is based on income and assets at the time of application.
• EA is funded by allocation with limited funds.
• Additional rules may apply.

Emergency General Assistance (EGA)– EGA helps eligible adults without minor children in the home.

• EGA helps eligible households that do not qualify for EA, MFIP, or DWP.
• This program may be used in a crisis to assist with utilities and housing.
• EGA can be used once in a 12-month period.
• EGA is funded by allocation with limited funds.
• Additional rules may apply. 

“Helps families experiencing a legal crisis (eviction or utility shutoff) once every 12 months. Provides financial assistance for up to two months of rent or mortgage, or one month with a deposit. May provide financial assistance for utilities (electric, gas and heating service payment assistance). Families must apply for Fuel Assistance during the heating season.”

Requirements: “Applicant must have spent at least 30% of their available income on housing and utilities in the last 90 days. Applicant’s name must be on the lease or utility bill.”

1201 89th Avenue Northeast, Suite 4200, Blaine 55434
Phone: 763-422-7200
Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm

Eligibility: Families who have children in their home under age 18 and are residents of Anoka County.

How to Apply

• Apply Online
• Apply online at MNBenefits.
• Available to new applicants as well as those with active cases interested in applying for additional programs.
• Paper Applications
• Call the EZ Info line at 763-422-7200 to request an application by mail or fax.
• Print online at eDocs Online
• Fax, mail, or drop off the paper application. Drop off locations are listed on the Economic Assistance page.
• Application saved to your computer
• Complete the application form at eDocs Forms
• Save the form to your computer
• Upload the form on our Document Upload Portal

Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota (LSS)
Administers rental subsides; pays rental assistance directly to property owners in certain counties (Twin Cities metro, Brainerd, St. Cloud region) for low-income households

https://www.lssmn.org/services/housing-and-assistance
Phone: 651-642-5990

Metropolitan Council’s  Metro HRA Rental Assistance Housing Choice Voucher Program:
The Housing Choice Voucher Program is funded by the federal government and offers rental assistance to low-income households. The Metro HRA offers the program in communities throughout Anoka, Carver, and most of suburban Hennepin and Ramsey Counties

Phone: 651-602-1428

https://metrocouncil.org/Housing/Services/Metro-HRA-Programs.aspx

Salvation Army
Multiple local branches offer emergency rent assistance.  Go to this website and search by your location and need.

https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/utility-rent-assistance/

The Arc Minnesota – Crisis Housing Assistance
The Crisis Housing Assistance Program provides short-term housing assistance to people with a serious mental illness who are receiving inpatient or residential mental health care or Substance Use Disorder treatment for 90 days or less

https://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/housing-stabilization-services/crisis-housing-assistance-program/

Phone: 952-915-3698

Updated 1/9/2026