Community Voice Mail - Open Access Connections

1821 University Avenue West, Suite N184, Saint Paul, MN 55104

Eligibility

Open to all

Required documents

No documents required for voice mail. A government issued photo ID, proof of low-income status (EBT card, Medicaid card, etc.), and the last four digits of a Social Security number are needed to complete a free phone application.

Hours

11 am - 2 pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday

(651)643-0883

Voice

(651)643-0770

Fax

https://openaccessconnections.org/services/

[email protected]

Application process

Call to schedule an appointment

Fees

- Community Voicemail: No fee - Lifeline: $30 one-time cost for device

Service area

Description

Provides the following services: - Individuals can obtain a community voice mail number with a 651 area code, to use on job applications, housing applications, and stay in touch with friends and family. Individuals will be able to retrieve messages from any touch tone phone. - Offers assistance to apply for the Lifeline cellphone program. Eligible participants will receive a free monthly phone plan which includes 1,000 minutes of talk, 500 units of text, and 100 MB of data.

Last assured

12/30/2025

What's Here

Community Voicemail Cell Phones

Providing organization

Open Access Connections

Free voice messaging service and Lifeline phones for qualifying individuals