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Emergency Shelter - Catholic Charities of Saint Paul

Overnight emergency shelter for men and women: - Includes showers and light dinner - 172 beds for men; 60 beds for women Sixteen 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.

Last assured

02/13/2024

Physical Address

435 Dorothy Day Place, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Hours

Higher Ground Building: 5 pm - 9 am/ 7 days a week for single adults with a reservation Shelter Reservations: - 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday in person and by phone - 4 pm - 9:30 pm Monday - Friday by phone only - 1:30 pm - 9:30 pm Saturday and Sunday by phone only - Afterhours: Single adults can call Higher Ground directly starting at 9:30 pm/7 days a week

Fax

(651)293-9822

Application process

Shelter Reservations: - 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday in person and by phone - 4 pm - 9:30 pm Monday - Friday by phone only - 1:30 pm - 9:30 pm Saturday and Sunday by phone only After hours: Individuals seeking shelter after 9:30 pm/7 days a week should call Higher Ground NOTE: 4/25/2024: Single adults needing direct referrals to Higher Ground should be referred to the Ramsey County Shelter Entry and Diversion Services: Shelter Entry and Diversion Team program record in iCarol.

Required documents

Dorothy Day Center Community Card

Eligibility

- Single men and women who are homeless - Medical beds are filled only by referral from United Hospital, Regions Hospital, or St. Joseph's Hospital. Check in for other hospital referrals.

Languages

American Sign Language

Service area

Anoka County, MN Carver County, MN Dakota County, MN Hennepin County, MN Ramsey County, MN Scott County, MN Washington County, MN

Agency info

Catholic Charities of Saint Paul

Center and shelter providing hospitality and assistance to people who are low income, homeless, and near homeless

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