Resources

  • "NYONSO ENGENGAKA EZALI PAWUNI TE"

    Congolese Proverb in Lingala

  • "All that glitters is not gold"

  • Call 911
    For any situation which requires the response of police, fire or emergency medical personnel

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
    988

    Want to to text? Crisis Text Line
    Text “MN” to 741741

    Dakota County Crisis Response Unit
    952-891-7171

    Hennepin County Crisis for Adults 18 and over
    612-596-1223

    Hennepin County Crisis for Children 17 and under
    612-348-2233

    Ramsey County Children Crisis
    651-266-7878

    Ramsey County Adult Crisis
    651-266-7900

    List of Crisis Numbers based on County You live in Minnesota
    Adult mental health crisis response phone numbers / Minnesota Department of Human Services

    Crisis where you live for Children in MN



  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital
    1-866-603-0016
    www.allinahealth.org

    United Hospital
    1-800-603-0016
    www.allinahealth.org

    Fairview Riverside Hospital
    612-672-6000
    www.fairview.org

    Mercy Hospital
    763-236-6000

    Mercy Hospital

    HCMC Crisis Center (Acute Psychiatry Services only)
    612-873-3161

    /http://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/specialty/psychiatry/acute-psychiatry-services/

    Prairie Care
    952–826–8475
    www.prairie-care.com

  • Minnesota Legal Aid

    612-334-5970

    https://mylegalaid.org/get-help

    Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
    Free, high-quality legal help to low-income people in civil matters

    1-888-575-2954
    www.smrls.org

  • 211 United Way
    541-291-0211 or 211
    Text zip code to 898-21
    211unitedway.org

    Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery
    The nursery provides resources and referrals, parenting support and crisis de-escalation
    Crisis Help Line: 763-591-0100

    The Men’s Line – Minnesota
    Call this free 24-hour service for confidential help and information if you are worried, stressed, angry, depressed, or just need to talk to someone who will listen

    (612) 379-MENS (612-379-6367)
    1-866-379-6367 toll-free in Greater Minnesota

    Minnesota Muslim Helpline
    MMH exists to listen, offer support, and help callers with things like bullying, addiction, family conflict, and mental health. The helpline is also available to out-of-state callers

    612-404-2424

    Minnesota Teen Mental Health
    https://www.mnteenmentalhealth.org

    Know Your Rights When Stopped By Police

    Know your Rights with Immigration

  • Family Tree Clinic Minneapolis

    612 473-0800 https://www.familytreeclinic.org/

    and

    Rainbow Health St Paul

    612-341-2060

    https://rainbowhealth.org/

    are two Twin Cities-based providers that offer behavioral health + resource support for the LGBTQ+ community

    LGBT National Youth Talkline

    1-800-246-7743

    LGBT National Hotline
    1-888-843-4564

    https://www.lgbthotline.org/talkline.html

    OutFront Minnesota

    612.822.0127

    https://www.outfront.org/

    A community-based LGBTQ rights organization. Their justice team provides peer support and mentoring to trans people. They also provide legal services for trans individuals, including legal guidance in cases of discrimination.

    RECLAIM!

    (612) 235-6743

    Is a resource for queer and trans youth with resources to connect you to mental healthcare clinics, shot clinics, substance abuse and recovery programs, housing, education, and family support

    TIGERRS is a Minnesota program designed to support trans/intersex/gender-expansive folks. They have LGBTQ+ social support groups for kids under 12 and teens 13-18 as well as a wide variety of resources



    The Trans Linelife also offers a space for the trans community to reach out for mental health support and also has a program where they can connect you with a mom who you can talk to if you want a supportive parental figure to talk to
    1-877-565-8860
    https://translifeline.org/


    The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth, including a 24/7 hotline and textline

    https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

    TrevorSpace connects LGBTQ youth to peer support and community through online forums, hosted by the Trevor Project. Must be 13-24, must provide email address to join

    https://www.trevorspace.org/



  • National Domestic Violence Hotline
    1-800-799-7233

    Minnesota Domestic Violence Crisis Line
    1866-223-1111

    Asian Women United
    Services for women victims of domestic violence; Hmong, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Hindu & Japanese speaking advocates; Court advocacy; Help with Orders for Protection

    612-724-8823 (24 hour crisis line)/651-646-2118
    www.awum.org

    Aurora Center for Advocacy & Education
    Free and confidential advocacy; Referral services regarding sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking for students, staff, and faculty of the University of Minnesota; Legal advocacy involving Harassment Restraining Orders and Orders for Protection

    612-626-9111 (24 hour crisis line)
    www.umn.edu/aurora

    Casa de Esperanza
    Shelter; advocacy; education; Referrals for Hispanic women and children
    651-772-1611 (24 hour crisis line)

    https://esperanzaunited.org/en/

    Outfront Minnesota
    Advocacy; Support; Counseling; Safe house referrals for LGBT victims of domestic abuse and harassment.
    612-822-0127(24 hour helpline)
    https://www.outfront.org/resources

    International Institute
    The International Institute of Minnesota provides services and resources to empower New Americans (immigrants and refugees) in the pursuit of their goals. From language learning and job training to immigration assistance, citizenship classes, refugee resettlement, case management and the Festival of Nations, the Institute offers New Americans a pathway for a strong start to a new life in the community

    651-647-0191 (St. Paul)
    https://iimn.org/

    St. Paul Intervention Project
    Information; Referrals; Support groups; Legal advocacy in criminal and civil court matters; Includes Hmong and Spanish advocates

    651-645-2824 (24 hour crisis hotline)
    www.stpaulintervention.org

    S.O.S. (Sexual Offense Services)
    Referrals; Counseling; Support groups for both men and women
    victims of sexual assault; Support groups for parents of victims

    651-266-1000
    Answered 24/7

    https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/health-medical/clinics-services/sos-sexual-violence-services

    Tubman
    Criminal and civil court legal advocacy; Shelter, Support groups; Serves Ramsey County, Washington County, and Hennepin County

    612-825-0000 ((24 hour crisis line)
    https://www.tubman.org/get-help/get-help.html

    Women of Nations
    Provides culturally competent services for all women; Culturally specific services for Native American women; Shelter; Community and legal advocates; Referrals

    651-251-1609 (24 hour crisis line)
    www.women-of-nations.org


  • Ramsey County

    Roseville Food Shelf
    2833 Hamline Avenue North
    St. Paul, MN 55113

    (651) 756- 7018
     https://keystoneservices.org/

    Hunger Solutions Minnesota

    555 Park Street, Suite 400
    St. Paul, MN 55103

    (888) 711- 1151
     http://www.hungersolutions.org/

    Hallie Q Brown Community Center Inc. (Youth) 
    270 Kent Street
    St. Paul, MN 55102

    (651) 224 – 4601
     http://www.hallieqbrown.org/site/


    Neighborhood House
    179 E Robie Street, St. Paul, MN 55107
    651-789-2534

    COVID Hours: Monday-Fri 10 am- 11:30 pm, 2-3:30 pm, 
    Languages: English, Spanish, Hmong, Karen,

     No geographic restrictions apply! Neighborhood House Food Market will be distributing pre-packed bags of food to families based on household size. No ID is required to pick up food. You can come to the market whenever you need it (no limit on times per month).

    Department of Indian Work 
    1671 Summit Avenue
    St. Paul, MN 55105

    (651) 789 – 3849
     http://interfaithaction.org/emergencyservices

    Merrick Food Shelf 
    Woodland Hills 1740 VanDyke Street
    St. Paul, MN 55109
    (651) 287 – 2088 

    https://merrickcs.org/community-services/foodshelf/

    Dakota County
    360 Communities

    Burnsville: 501 East Highway 13, Suite 112 - 952-985-5300

    Farmington: 510 Walnut St., Door #9 - 952-985-5300

    Lakeville: Messiah Lutheran, 16725 Highview Ave. - 952-985-5300

    Rosemount: Rosemount Family Resource Center: 14521 Cimarron Avenue West - 651-322-5113

    Apple Valley: Shepherd of the Valley/Our Daily Bread Food Shelf, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road - 952-985-5300

    Residents of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Hastings, Lakeville, Randolph, Rosemount or rural Dakota County, can access 360 Communities 

    24-hours a day by calling 952-985-5300

    https://360communities.org/resources/food-shelves/

    The C.H.A.P. Store
    2020 East Highway 13 Burnsville - 952-890-8222 

    The Open Door 
    3904 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan - 651-686-0787

    Prince of Peace Mission Outpost 
    138​01 Fairview Drive, Burnsville - 952-898-9367

    Hennepin

    House of Charity’s Shelf of Hope
    714 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 located within a block from HCMC

    612-594-2000, 

    COVID Hours: Wednesdays from 10 am-1 pm

    No geographic restrictions apply!

    This food shelf offers each person 1 bag of pre-packed groceries and any other food and hygiene items will supplies last. Provides information handouts on where to find housing and nearby public showers.

    CES Food Shelf (Community Emergency Services)
    1900 11th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
    612-870-1125 

    COVID Hours: Monday – Thursday from 1 pm - 4 pm, 
    Languages: English, Spanish

    No geographic restrictions apply! Community members in need of food can come as often as once per month.

    Community Emergency Services has an East African food program as well; if you would like to learn more please call 612-870-1125.

    VEAP Food Shelf
    9600 Aldrich Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420
    952-888-9616 

    COVID-19 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 am-4:30 pm, 

    Languages: English, Spanish, Russian; have some support for Mandarin and Somali,

     *Serves residents in south metro (Bloomington, Richfield, Edina, and parts of South Minneapolis – south of 50th Street & west of Cedar Avenue)

    To make an appointment to receive food or to speak with a member of the Social Services team: please call 952-888-9616 Monday-Friday, between 8 am-4:30 pm.

  • Metro Shelter Hotline

    1-888-234-1329

    Dakota County

    Dakota County Housing Crisis Line

    651-554-5751

    Families and Single Adults: press 1

    Youth: Press 2

    Domestic violence/sexual assault victims: press 3

    Eviction prevention services: press 4

    Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance

    651-554-5611

    Hennepin County

    Qualifying families are guaranteed shelter in Hennepin County.

    call 612-348-9410. Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekends and holidays: 1–9 p.m.

    Outside of business hours, call 651-291-0211 and ask for the after-hours shelter team.

    Ramsey County 

    Families with at least one minor child in need of emergency shelter should call the United Way’s Helpline and Crisis Line for a prescreen at 651-291-0211. If a family is currently unsheltered, they can also call Ramsey County’s Homeless Services Team directly during business hours at 651-266-7818

    Women and children escaping abuse, battling addiction, or struggling homelessness and poverty can call Union Gospel Mission's Naomi Family Residence at 651-228-1800

    Families who are sleeping in a place not meant for human habitation (streets, car, camping, public transit, etc.) or staying at a domestic violence shelter and are only looking for supportive housing (not shelter) can call 651-215-2262

    Anyone age 24 or younger can connect with a variety of resources by visiting the Youth Services Network website or by downloading the YSN mobile app for free.

    Youth who need emergency help with food, clothing or finding a place to stay can call Safe Zone at 651-224-9644 or visit the SafeZone Drop-In Center for Homeless Youth, 130 East 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101. 

    Youth ages 12-24 who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless may also contact the Youth Resource Line through the YMCA 8 a.m.-8 p.m. seven days a week at 763-493-3052. YMCA staff will assist in problem-solving information on community resources and referrals; resources include food shelves, housing, employment, legal services, education, and health care.