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CORE Drop-In Center - Link, The

7800 West County Road 42, Saint Paul, MN 55124

Eligibility
Youth ages 12 - 24 in Dakota County who are at risk of or are currently experiencing homelessness
Hours
  • Drop in Hours: 2 pm - 5 pm Monday - Thursday
  • Intake phone/referrals/appointments available outside drop in hours
(612)718-1701
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The Link Street Outreach

(651)554-5751 Option 2
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Intake Dakota County Housing Resource Line

Interpretation services
Interpreters available upon request
Application process
Call; email; visit website; walk in
Service area
Dakota County, MN

Other Information

Application Process

  • Walk In

Program Fees

  • No Fee
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.
Last Assured
05/16/2025
Providing organization
Link, The

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

CORE Drop-In Center - Link, The