Direct Access - Ramsey County Mental Health Center
402 University Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN 55104-3453
Eligibility
Ramsey County residents; providers
Required documents
Direct Access form
income verification
proof of residency
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(651)266-4435
Fax·
Direct Access Fax Number
(651)266-7900
Voice·
Intake Urgent Care
Languages
Spanish, Hmong, American Sign Language, Somali, Karen, Oromo
Interpretation services
Interpreters available upon request
Application process
Call; email; visit website
Fees
Determined by provider or Ramsey County
Service area
Ramsey County, MN
Other Information
Payment Options
- Medical Assistance
- Medicare
Languages
- Spanish
- Somali
- Hmong
Direct Access allows an individual to go directly to a provider they choose to receive a comprehensive assessment and access care immediately.Ramsey County Chemical Health Unit may refer individuals who are chemically dependent to a treatment (inpatient, outpatient, or group residential housing) or will connect them to other community programs. Assessments are completed by a variety of partners at locations throughout the community. Same-day or next-day appointments may be available.NOTE: Ramsey County Chemical Health Services no longer provides chemical health assessments and only determines eligibility for substance use disorder funding assistance. Direct Access is the only way to access substance use disorder services. Direct Access is financial assistance that can be used to help residents pay for substance use disorder services.
Last Assured
02/05/2025
Providing organization
Ramsey County Mental Health Center
County administered mental health and crisis services