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Supportive Housing - Breaking Free

Eligibility
Single women and women with children who have been sexually exploited and are homeless in Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, or Washington counties
Required documents
Application/intake form photo ID proof of income
Hours
8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday
Application process
  • Single women without children and pregnant women in 1st or 2nd trimester must obtain a housing assessment through Coordinated Entry for Singles (CEYS)
  • Women with children must obtain a housing assessment through Coordinated Access to Housing and Shelter for families (CAHS).
  • For individuals outside of shelter: prescreening for Ramsey County Coordinated Entry for Singles (CEYS) is by appointment only (651)647-2377.
  • Residents of Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, and Washington Counties: Individuals and families outside of Ramsey County should call Breaking Free to complete an intake
  • A waiting list may apply based on housing availability
Service area
Anoka County, MN Dakota County, MN Hennepin County, MN Ramsey County, MN Washington County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

  • No Fee
??Provides 33 units of site-based permanent supportive housing through HUD. Partners with Hearth Connection to match eligible individuals and families with scattered-site subsidized housing with an additional scattered-site housing program in the SMAC region. ***All referrals to our housing programs must go through Coordinated Entry.***
Last Assured
08/28/2025
Providing organization
Breaking Free

Assists in helping humans escape systems of prostitution and sexual exploitation through direct services, including street outreach, support groups, individual advocacy, and housing services.