CORE Drop-In Center - Link, The
Resource Name:CORE Drop-In Center - Link, The
address
7800 West County Road 42, Saint Paul, MN 55124
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
- Drop in Hours: 2 pm - 5 pm Monday - Thursday
- Intake phone/referrals/appointments available outside drop in hours
Application process
Fees
Service area
Drop-in center provides a place where youth who are at risk or currently experiencing homelessness can get help with basic needs (food, clothing, showers, laundry, etc.) and connect with case management for 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
Dakota County Coordinated Entry: The Link is the provider of coordinated entry for Dakota County. Staff is housed within CORE to work in partnership with the county on coordinated entry. Mobile assessments for housing and ongoing support throughout the coordinated entry process are provided.
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Providing organization
Provides crisis intervention, emergency shelter, housing, street outreach, and supportive services to young people who are facing homelessness, sexual exploitation, and/or involvement in the juvenile justice or child welfare systems