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Emergency Shelter and Day Center for people experiencing homelessness. Servants of Shelter operates a 5 apartment unit Family Shelter. Shelter guests receive Case Management and Housing Resource Navigation services during their 30-90 day stay. SOS operates a Day Center with laundry, showers, a communal kitchen, hygiene items, and more. SOS also operates two Permanent Supportive Housing programs for people living with disabilities who are also experiencing homelessness.
Emergency Shelter and Day Center for people experiencing homelessness. Servants of Shelter operates a 5 apartment unit Family Shelter. Shelter guests receive Case Management and Housing Resource Navigation services during their 30-90 day stay. SOS operates a Day Center with laundry, showers, a communal kitchen, hygiene items, and more. SOS also operates two Permanent Supportive Housing programs for people living with disabilities who are also experiencing homelessness.
Categories
Homeless Families
Homeless Men
Community Shelters
Homeless Drop In Centers
Homeless People
Homeless Veterans
Homeless Couples
Homeless Women
Homeless Youth
Categories
Homeless People with a Mental Illness
Homeless Drop In Centers
Homeless Veterans
Homeless Women
Homeless Men
Homeless People
Community Shelters
Movement for Violence Prevention (MVP): Leadership development activities to assist youth-led community engagement, skill enhancement, peer connections, and tools for change to prevent youth violence.
Inspiring Youth: A year-long, intensive, community-based program for youth ages 10 - 17 and their families who have been impacted by violence. Youth workers provide comprehensive and culturally responsive mentorship, support, and access to services, activities, and leadership opportunities.
Youth Site-Based and Community-Based Housing: Transitional housing for youth and young adults who are victims of violence and exploitation, including sex trafficking. Safety planning and support are provided.
Voices in Prevention (VIP): A 6-week violence prevention curriculum serving middle and high school students. Curriculum might also include support groups, one-on-one sessions, peer mediation, and service learning.
Youth Safety Plans: Specialized safety plans for youth
NorthStar Youth Outreach Center: A drop-in center for homeless youth offering advocacy, safety planning, and connections to additional community resources. The center also offers:
- Assistance with housing
- Assistance with career and education planning
- Computer lab
- Counseling
- Creative art spaces
- Food and snacks
- Laundry access
- Supplies and clothing
Movement for Violence Prevention (MVP): Leadership development activities to assist youth-led community engagement, skill enhancement, peer connections, and tools for change to prevent youth violence.
Inspiring Youth: A year-long, intensive, community-based program for youth ages 10 - 17 and their families who have been impacted by violence. Youth workers provide comprehensive and culturally responsive mentorship, support, and access to services, activities, and leadership opportunities.
Youth Site-Based and Community-Based Housing: Transitional housing for youth and young adults who are victims of violence and exploitation, including sex trafficking. Safety planning and support are provided.
Voices in Prevention (VIP): A 6-week violence prevention curriculum serving middle and high school students. Curriculum might also include support groups, one-on-one sessions, peer mediation, and service learning.
Youth Safety Plans: Specialized safety plans for youth
NorthStar Youth Outreach Center: A drop-in center for homeless youth offering advocacy, safety planning, and connections to additional community resources. The center also offers:
- Assistance with housing
- Assistance with career and education planning
- Computer lab
- Counseling
- Creative art spaces
- Food and snacks
- Laundry access
- Supplies and clothing
Categories
Homeless Drop In Centers
Bereaved Child Support Groups
Housing Search Assistance
General Clothing Provision
Youth Violence Prevention
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Laundry Facilities
A safe, adult-supervised place for youth ages 14-24 to socialize.
Access to basic needs such as:
- Clothing
- Hygiene supplies
- Laundry
- Meals
- Showers
- Storage lockers
Offering daily:
- Activities
- Independent living skills classes
- Support groups
A safe, adult-supervised place for youth ages 14-24 to socialize.
Access to basic needs such as:
- Clothing
- Hygiene supplies
- Laundry
- Meals
- Showers
- Storage lockers
Offering daily:
- Activities
- Independent living skills classes
- Support groups
Categories
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Homeless Drop In Centers
Youth Enrichment Programs
At Risk Youth
Baggage Check Facilities
Laundry Facilities
Youth
Youth/Student Support Groups
Soup Kitchens
Homeless Youth
Youth Centers
Public Showers/Baths
General Clothing Provision
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Provides a place where adults who are experiencing or who are at risk of homelessness can come for comfort and to gain access to a variety of services including:
- Applying for housing/phone service
- Benefits Navigation
- Chemical Health
- Community Resources
- Counseling Services
- Crisis Assistance
- Diagnostic Assessments
- Employment
- Group Recreational Activities
- Health and Wellness
- Housing
- Immediate needs - tokens, snacks, water
- Jobs training referrals
- Primary care referrals
- Referrals to Coordinated Entry
- Scheduling shelter stays
- Transportation
Provides a place where adults who are experiencing or who are at risk of homelessness can come for comfort and to gain access to a variety of services including:
- Applying for housing/phone service
- Benefits Navigation
- Chemical Health
- Community Resources
- Counseling Services
- Crisis Assistance
- Diagnostic Assessments
- Employment
- Group Recreational Activities
- Health and Wellness
- Housing
- Immediate needs - tokens, snacks, water
- Jobs training referrals
- Primary care referrals
- Referrals to Coordinated Entry
- Scheduling shelter stays
- Transportation
Categories
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Homeless Drop In Centers
Resource Centers: During designated drop-in hours, YMCA Resource Centers are staffed by an Outreach Worker who can help youth, ages 12 - 24, with basic needs support such as food, clothes, hygiene items, household supplies, parenting items, and more. Also during drop-in hours, youth can stop in to get their coordinated entry assessment completed, help finding shelter, screened for prevention services, or access other YMCA resources/services.
Four locations: Lion's Resource Center/Northeast Minneapolis, Emma's Place in Coon Rapids, Maplewood, and Saint Paul Midway
Safe StaY Emergency Shelter: Moves youth off the streets into a safe space and provides supportive services.
School and Street Outreach: Youth Outreach Workers provide services for youth and young adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness at schools and out in the community to meet immediate needs and connect them to community resources.
Youth Resource Line: A free message line for local youth age 12 - 24 who are experiencing homelessness, or are at risk. Assistance with resources and community referrals.
Resource Centers: During designated drop-in hours, YMCA Resource Centers are staffed by an Outreach Worker who can help youth, ages 12 - 24, with basic needs support such as food, clothes, hygiene items, household supplies, parenting items, and more. Also during drop-in hours, youth can stop in to get their coordinated entry assessment completed, help finding shelter, screened for prevention services, or access other YMCA resources/services.
Four locations: Lion's Resource Center/Northeast Minneapolis, Emma's Place in Coon Rapids, Maplewood, and Saint Paul Midway
Safe StaY Emergency Shelter: Moves youth off the streets into a safe space and provides supportive services.
School and Street Outreach: Youth Outreach Workers provide services for youth and young adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness at schools and out in the community to meet immediate needs and connect them to community resources.
Youth Resource Line: A free message line for local youth age 12 - 24 who are experiencing homelessness, or are at risk. Assistance with resources and community referrals.
Categories
Homeless Youth
Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines
Youth Shelters
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Street Outreach Programs
Homeless Drop In Centers
- Advocacy, prayer, and showering facility for the homeless living on the street.
- Dental clinic provided during the week currently providing extractions whenever a volunteer dentist is available.
- Hot meals are served during the week in the cafeteria.
- Advocacy, prayer, and showering facility for the homeless living on the street.
- Dental clinic provided during the week currently providing extractions whenever a volunteer dentist is available.
- Hot meals are served during the week in the cafeteria.
Categories
Homeless Men
Soup Kitchens
Homeless Women
General Dentistry
Homeless Families
Homeless Drop In Centers
Low Income
Homeless Youth
Homeless Couples
Public Showers/Baths
Provides a safe, non-judgmental drop-in center for youth experiencing homelessness. Offers basic needs including:
- Computer and internet access available
- Food shelf
- Hot dinner
- Hot private shower
- Free laundry facilities
- Lockers for storage
- Personal hygiene items
Helps youth figure out their next steps by providing case management services, resources to stable housing, and government programs. Other services include:
- Health and wellness services. An onsite clinic is available to be connected to a MNsure Navigator about options for insurance.
- Family reunification
- Learning independent living skills
- Meeting Christian-based spiritual needs via TreeHouse after hours
- Obtaining birth certificates, photo IDs, and other documents
- Securing housing (short-term shelter and long-term options). The agency is an access point for Coordinated Entry Assessment. Staff helps youth search for affordable housing options, fill out housing applications, cover expenses associated with securing an apartment or housing, apply for financial assistance with rent and bills, find shelters in Anoka and Hennepin counties, connect youth to "Communities Host Home" of Anoka County (partnership with YMCA), and refer youth to transitional living programs. HOPE Place transitional housing program provides housing for 12 young people (ages 18 - 25) for an average of 12-24 months.
- Searching for jobs (including finding employment for youth with a criminal background), filling out job applications, building resumes and cover letters, connecting youth with partner agencies to find employment opportunities, providing work-appropriate clothing, and finding transportation to get to a job
- Supporting new moms through the New Moms Program
Provides a safe, non-judgmental drop-in center for youth experiencing homelessness. Offers basic needs including:
- Computer and internet access available
- Food shelf
- Hot dinner
- Hot private shower
- Free laundry facilities
- Lockers for storage
- Personal hygiene items
Helps youth figure out their next steps by providing case management services, resources to stable housing, and government programs. Other services include:
- Health and wellness services. An onsite clinic is available to be connected to a MNsure Navigator about options for insurance.
- Family reunification
- Learning independent living skills
- Meeting Christian-based spiritual needs via TreeHouse after hours
- Obtaining birth certificates, photo IDs, and other documents
- Securing housing (short-term shelter and long-term options). The agency is an access point for Coordinated Entry Assessment. Staff helps youth search for affordable housing options, fill out housing applications, cover expenses associated with securing an apartment or housing, apply for financial assistance with rent and bills, find shelters in Anoka and Hennepin counties, connect youth to "Communities Host Home" of Anoka County (partnership with YMCA), and refer youth to transitional living programs. HOPE Place transitional housing program provides housing for 12 young people (ages 18 - 25) for an average of 12-24 months.
- Searching for jobs (including finding employment for youth with a criminal background), filling out job applications, building resumes and cover letters, connecting youth with partner agencies to find employment opportunities, providing work-appropriate clothing, and finding transportation to get to a job
- Supporting new moms through the New Moms Program
Categories
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Case/Care Management
Public Access Computers/Tools
Job Search/Placement
Community Clinics
Navigator Programs
Homeless Youth
Homeless Drop In Centers
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
General Expectant/New Parent Assistance
General Medical Care
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Food Pantries
Baggage Check Facilities
Teen Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Soup Kitchens
Resume Preparation Assistance
Public Showers/Baths
Intensive Family Reunification Services
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Public Internet Access Sites
Housing Search Assistance
Laundry Facilities
Movement for Violence Prevention (MVP): Leadership development activities to assist youth-led community engagement, skill enhancement, peer connections, and tools for change to prevent youth violence.
Inspiring Youth: A year-long, intensive, community-based program for youth ages 10 - 17 and their families who have been impacted by violence. Youth workers provide comprehensive and culturally responsive mentorship, support, and access to services, activities, and leadership opportunities.
Youth Site-Based and Community-Based Housing: Transitional housing for youth and young adults who are victims of violence and exploitation, including sex trafficking. Safety planning and support are provided.
Voices in Prevention (VIP): A 6-week violence prevention curriculum serving middle and high school students. Curriculum might also include support groups, one-on-one sessions, peer mediation, and service learning.
Youth Safety Plans: Specialized safety plans for youth
NorthStar Youth Outreach Center: A drop-in center for homeless youth offering advocacy, safety planning, and connections to additional community resources. The center also offers:
- Assistance with housing
- Assistance with career and education planning
- Computer lab
- Counseling
- Creative art spaces
- Food and snacks
- Laundry access
- Supplies and clothing
Movement for Violence Prevention (MVP): Leadership development activities to assist youth-led community engagement, skill enhancement, peer connections, and tools for change to prevent youth violence.
Inspiring Youth: A year-long, intensive, community-based program for youth ages 10 - 17 and their families who have been impacted by violence. Youth workers provide comprehensive and culturally responsive mentorship, support, and access to services, activities, and leadership opportunities.
Youth Site-Based and Community-Based Housing: Transitional housing for youth and young adults who are victims of violence and exploitation, including sex trafficking. Safety planning and support are provided.
Voices in Prevention (VIP): A 6-week violence prevention curriculum serving middle and high school students. Curriculum might also include support groups, one-on-one sessions, peer mediation, and service learning.
Youth Safety Plans: Specialized safety plans for youth
NorthStar Youth Outreach Center: A drop-in center for homeless youth offering advocacy, safety planning, and connections to additional community resources. The center also offers:
- Assistance with housing
- Assistance with career and education planning
- Computer lab
- Counseling
- Creative art spaces
- Food and snacks
- Laundry access
- Supplies and clothing
Categories
Homeless Drop In Centers
Bereaved Child Support Groups
Housing Search Assistance
General Clothing Provision
Youth Violence Prevention
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Laundry Facilities
Resource Centers: During designated drop-in hours, YMCA Resource Centers are staffed by an Outreach Worker who can help youth, ages 12 - 24, with basic needs support such as food, clothes, hygiene items, household supplies, parenting items, and more. Also during drop-in hours, youth can stop in to get their coordinated entry assessment completed, help finding shelter, screened for prevention services, or access other YMCA resources/services.
Four locations: Lion's Resource Center/Northeast Minneapolis, Emma's Place in Coon Rapids, Maplewood, and Saint Paul Midway
Safe StaY Emergency Shelter: Moves youth off the streets into a safe space and provides supportive services.
School and Street Outreach: Youth Outreach Workers provide services for youth and young adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness at schools and out in the community to meet immediate needs and connect them to community resources.
Youth Resource Line: A free message line for local youth age 12 - 24 who are experiencing homelessness, or are at risk. Assistance with resources and community referrals.
Resource Centers: During designated drop-in hours, YMCA Resource Centers are staffed by an Outreach Worker who can help youth, ages 12 - 24, with basic needs support such as food, clothes, hygiene items, household supplies, parenting items, and more. Also during drop-in hours, youth can stop in to get their coordinated entry assessment completed, help finding shelter, screened for prevention services, or access other YMCA resources/services.
Four locations: Lion's Resource Center/Northeast Minneapolis, Emma's Place in Coon Rapids, Maplewood, and Saint Paul Midway
Safe StaY Emergency Shelter: Moves youth off the streets into a safe space and provides supportive services.
School and Street Outreach: Youth Outreach Workers provide services for youth and young adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness at schools and out in the community to meet immediate needs and connect them to community resources.
Youth Resource Line: A free message line for local youth age 12 - 24 who are experiencing homelessness, or are at risk. Assistance with resources and community referrals.
Categories
Homeless Youth
Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines
Youth Shelters
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Street Outreach Programs
Homeless Drop In Centers
Resource Centers: During designated drop-in hours, YMCA Resource Centers are staffed by an Outreach Worker who can help youth, ages 12 - 24, with basic needs support such as food, clothes, hygiene items, household supplies, parenting items, and more. Also during drop-in hours, youth can stop in to get their coordinated entry assessment completed, help finding shelter, screened for prevention services, or access other YMCA resources/services.
Four locations: Lion's Resource Center/Northeast Minneapolis, Emma's Place in Coon Rapids, Maplewood, and Saint Paul Midway
Safe StaY Emergency Shelter: Moves youth off the streets into a safe space and provides supportive services.
School and Street Outreach: Youth Outreach Workers provide services for youth and young adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness at schools and out in the community to meet immediate needs and connect them to community resources.
Youth Resource Line: A free message line for local youth age 12 - 24 who are experiencing homelessness, or are at risk. Assistance with resources and community referrals.
Resource Centers: During designated drop-in hours, YMCA Resource Centers are staffed by an Outreach Worker who can help youth, ages 12 - 24, with basic needs support such as food, clothes, hygiene items, household supplies, parenting items, and more. Also during drop-in hours, youth can stop in to get their coordinated entry assessment completed, help finding shelter, screened for prevention services, or access other YMCA resources/services.
Four locations: Lion's Resource Center/Northeast Minneapolis, Emma's Place in Coon Rapids, Maplewood, and Saint Paul Midway
Safe StaY Emergency Shelter: Moves youth off the streets into a safe space and provides supportive services.
School and Street Outreach: Youth Outreach Workers provide services for youth and young adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness at schools and out in the community to meet immediate needs and connect them to community resources.
Youth Resource Line: A free message line for local youth age 12 - 24 who are experiencing homelessness, or are at risk. Assistance with resources and community referrals.
Categories
Homeless Youth
Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines
Youth Shelters
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Street Outreach Programs
Homeless Drop In Centers
An informal drop-in center providing:
- Advocacy for residents who are unable to show documentation of an address or photo ID
- Breakfast meals, coffee, and snacks
- Community room for events, recreation, and relaxation
- Day shelter
- Form assistance when applying for SSI applications or appeals and finding housing and applying for housing
- Health and wellness clinic for health screenings and health care provider referrals
- Laundry facilities, internet access, local phone use, and voicemail services
- Lockers for shelter residents to use for storage
- Referral to community resources
- Showers
An informal drop-in center providing:
- Advocacy for residents who are unable to show documentation of an address or photo ID
- Breakfast meals, coffee, and snacks
- Community room for events, recreation, and relaxation
- Day shelter
- Form assistance when applying for SSI applications or appeals and finding housing and applying for housing
- Health and wellness clinic for health screenings and health care provider referrals
- Laundry facilities, internet access, local phone use, and voicemail services
- Lockers for shelter residents to use for storage
- Referral to community resources
- Showers
Categories
Community Voicemail
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Public Showers/Baths
Laundry Facilities
Housing Search Assistance
Soup Kitchens
Homeless People
Baggage Check Facilities
Homeless Drop In Centers
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Public Internet Access Sites
Community Clinics
Individual Advocacy
Health Care Referrals
Provides a safe and supportive drop-in center for youth offering basic health care needs, long-term housing referrals, and help finding a job.
Services include:
- A caring, trusting adult to talk to
- Food and housing assistance
- Help obtaining social security cards, state IDs, and birth certificates
- Resume preparation and practice interviewing
- Personal hygiene products and clean clothes
Provides a safe and supportive drop-in center for youth offering basic health care needs, long-term housing referrals, and help finding a job.
Services include:
- A caring, trusting adult to talk to
- Food and housing assistance
- Help obtaining social security cards, state IDs, and birth certificates
- Resume preparation and practice interviewing
- Personal hygiene products and clean clothes
Categories
At Risk Youth
Homeless Youth
Homeless Drop In Centers
At Risk for Homelessness
Drop-in center for youth who are homeless, youth in crisis or sexually exploited youth offering individual advocacy and case management, and referrals to a network of services which are designed to achieve self-sufficiency, connectedness and self-empowerment. YouthLink houses the Youth Opportunity Center, a collaboration of agencies providing services to young people in one location. Partner agencies provide services that include housing stability, health and wellness, crisis/basic needs/drop-in, education, and employment. Services include:
- Access to computers, phones, and mail
- Community resource referrals to shelter and housing
- Basic needs services: Hot meals and bag lunches, clothing closet, showers, laundry, and connections to emergency shelters. Assists with connecting youth to Hennepin County support services.
- Financial assistance to obtain vital documentation including social security card, birth certificate, and/or state ID. Application assistance is available for food stamps and Medical Assistance.
- Job search and employment assistance and education assistance and resources
- FHPAP application assistance only for eligible youth in Hennepin County seeking rent assistance. FHPAP does not provide direct assistance. Hennepin County is responsible for determining eligibility and distributing rent assistance funds.
- On-site health clinic and health care support including referrals to mental health and substance abuse services
- Street Outreach Program: Caseworkers go out into the community, locate homeless youth and inform them of services that are available to them. May provide the youth with clothing, safe sex information and resources, bus cards, etc.
Drop-in center for youth who are homeless, youth in crisis or sexually exploited youth offering individual advocacy and case management, and referrals to a network of services which are designed to achieve self-sufficiency, connectedness and self-empowerment. YouthLink houses the Youth Opportunity Center, a collaboration of agencies providing services to young people in one location. Partner agencies provide services that include housing stability, health and wellness, crisis/basic needs/drop-in, education, and employment. Services include:
- Access to computers, phones, and mail
- Community resource referrals to shelter and housing
- Basic needs services: Hot meals and bag lunches, clothing closet, showers, laundry, and connections to emergency shelters. Assists with connecting youth to Hennepin County support services.
- Financial assistance to obtain vital documentation including social security card, birth certificate, and/or state ID. Application assistance is available for food stamps and Medical Assistance.
- Job search and employment assistance and education assistance and resources
- FHPAP application assistance only for eligible youth in Hennepin County seeking rent assistance. FHPAP does not provide direct assistance. Hennepin County is responsible for determining eligibility and distributing rent assistance funds.
- On-site health clinic and health care support including referrals to mental health and substance abuse services
- Street Outreach Program: Caseworkers go out into the community, locate homeless youth and inform them of services that are available to them. May provide the youth with clothing, safe sex information and resources, bus cards, etc.
Categories
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Birth Certificate Fee Payment Assistance
Identification Card Fee Payment Assistance
LGBTQ2+ Youth
Packed Lunches/Dinners
Temporary Mailing Address
Public Access Computers/Tools
Sexually Abused Children
General Clothing Provision
Sex Trade Workers
Public Showers/Baths
Soup Kitchens
Homeless Youth
Laundry Facilities
Street Outreach Programs
Emergency Shelter Clearinghouses
Sexually Exploited Children
Telephone Facilities
Homeless Drop In Centers
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Drop-in center for homeless youth:
- Provides computers for homework and job searches, a game room, kitchen, lockers, showers, storage areas, and a washer and dryer
- Provides housing assessment for coordinated entry for youth who are at risk of being homeless, or are already homeless and seeking housing resources. Housing assessments can be provided over the phone.
- Staff help youth get help with employment and housing searches, connect to resources, and receive basic need items (clean clothes, food, sleeping bags, and toiletries)
Drop-in center for homeless youth:
- Provides computers for homework and job searches, a game room, kitchen, lockers, showers, storage areas, and a washer and dryer
- Provides housing assessment for coordinated entry for youth who are at risk of being homeless, or are already homeless and seeking housing resources. Housing assessments can be provided over the phone.
- Staff help youth get help with employment and housing searches, connect to resources, and receive basic need items (clean clothes, food, sleeping bags, and toiletries)
Categories
Job Search/Placement
Personal/Grooming Supplies
General Clothing Provision
Baggage Check Facilities
Public Access Computers/Tools
Public Showers/Baths
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Food Pantries
Homeless Drop In Centers
Laundry Facilities
Housing Search Assistance
A drop-in resource center for youth who are experiencing homelessness.
Offers assistance with:
- Basic needs such as food, clothing, hygiene products and sleeping bags
- Building networks of support, personal wellbeing, and housing stability
- Case management
- Essential services related to medical and mental health, legal assistance, education and employment support
- Moving in supplies
A drop-in resource center for youth who are experiencing homelessness.
Offers assistance with:
- Basic needs such as food, clothing, hygiene products and sleeping bags
- Building networks of support, personal wellbeing, and housing stability
- Case management
- Essential services related to medical and mental health, legal assistance, education and employment support
- Moving in supplies
Categories
Case/Care Management
Homeless Youth
Homeless Drop In Centers
General Clothing Provision
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Food Pantries
Provides help in finding safe, suitable housing and connects to community resources to navigate life's challenges.
Social services include:
- Case management
- Educational support
- Housing referrals
- Job search assistance
- Legal support
- Mental health care; mental health counseling available on-site through community collaborations
Coordinated Entry Assessments:
- Provides an assessment to eligible individuals that will place them on a list for housing options
Amenities available:
- Clothing Closet
- Computers and wi-fi
- Food
- Hygiene supplies and snacks
- Laundry
- Showers
Provides help in finding safe, suitable housing and connects to community resources to navigate life's challenges.
Social services include:
- Case management
- Educational support
- Housing referrals
- Job search assistance
- Legal support
- Mental health care; mental health counseling available on-site through community collaborations
Coordinated Entry Assessments:
- Provides an assessment to eligible individuals that will place them on a list for housing options
Amenities available:
- Clothing Closet
- Computers and wi-fi
- Food
- Hygiene supplies and snacks
- Laundry
- Showers
Categories
Laundry Facilities
General Clothing Provision
Case/Care Management
Housing Search Assistance
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Homeless Drop In Centers
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Public Internet Access Sites
Homeless Youth
Public Showers/Baths
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Job Search/Placement
Day Center
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as snacks
- Facilitation with connecting to county resources, such as housing, food and insurance
- Gently used clothing, shoes, boots and cold weather gear
- On site medical clinic, open 6 days per week for clients
- Safe, non-judgmental environment
- Transportation to meetings, medical appointments, and legal proceedings
Mobile Outreach Unit - M.O.U.
- A 14' box truck stocked with essential items, clothing, toiletries and more
- Housing related coordinated entry intakes
Day Center
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as snacks
- Facilitation with connecting to county resources, such as housing, food and insurance
- Gently used clothing, shoes, boots and cold weather gear
- On site medical clinic, open 6 days per week for clients
- Safe, non-judgmental environment
- Transportation to meetings, medical appointments, and legal proceedings
Mobile Outreach Unit - M.O.U.
- A 14' box truck stocked with essential items, clothing, toiletries and more
- Housing related coordinated entry intakes
Categories
Indigent Transportation
Soup Kitchens
Street Outreach Programs
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Shoes
General Medical Care
General Clothing Provision
Homeless Drop In Centers
Community Clinics
- Free meal provided to anyone
- Worship service for any participant. Attendance is not required to participate in meal or Free Store.
- Spiritual counseling
- Free meal provided to anyone
- Worship service for any participant. Attendance is not required to participate in meal or Free Store.
- Spiritual counseling
Categories
Religious Activities
Homeless Drop In Centers
Faith Based Counseling
Soup Kitchens
One-stop location to connect adults with services to health, income, housing stability, and well-being. Well-balanced, nutritious meals provided to drop-in clients.
One-stop location to connect adults with services to health, income, housing stability, and well-being. Well-balanced, nutritious meals provided to drop-in clients.
Categories
Homeless Drop In Centers
Homeless Couples
Homeless Men
Soup Kitchens
Homeless Families
Low Income
Homeless Women
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.
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.
Categories
Homeless Drop In Centers
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Categories
Day Shelters
Homeless People
Homeless Veterans
Homeless Women
Homeless Drop In Centers
Homeless Men
Homeless People with a Mental Illness
Trained volunteer advocates work one-to-one with individuals to help them achieve stability and greater self-sufficiency through services that include:
- Accountable relationships
- Teaching the skills needed for self-sufficiency such as financial management, interviewing, organization, gaining and maintaining stable housing, social skills, self-care, making appointments, and self-advocacy
- Referrals to community programs and services
- Self-development opportunities
NOTE: Participants are expected to make and keep appointments with their advocate at least once a month. Resources are available to support actions taken towards stability goals.
Trained volunteer advocates work one-to-one with individuals to help them achieve stability and greater self-sufficiency through services that include:
- Accountable relationships
- Teaching the skills needed for self-sufficiency such as financial management, interviewing, organization, gaining and maintaining stable housing, social skills, self-care, making appointments, and self-advocacy
- Referrals to community programs and services
- Self-development opportunities
NOTE: Participants are expected to make and keep appointments with their advocate at least once a month. Resources are available to support actions taken towards stability goals.
Categories
Homeless Families
Life Skills Education
Homeless Women
Homeless Men
Homeless Drop In Centers
Evicted People
Services/activities include:
- Homeless resource center
- Storage lockers available for use for 30 days
- Monday - Saturday coffee available until 1 pm
- Breakfast and lunch
- Showers: available on a first come basis
- Laundry: for individuals staying in shelter; available on a first come basis
Services/activities include:
- Homeless resource center
- Storage lockers available for use for 30 days
- Monday - Saturday coffee available until 1 pm
- Breakfast and lunch
- Showers: available on a first come basis
- Laundry: for individuals staying in shelter; available on a first come basis
Categories
Soup Kitchens
Homeless Drop In Centers
Homeless Families
Baggage Check Facilities
Homeless Women
Public Showers/Baths
Homeless People with a Mental Illness
Homeless Couples
Homeless Youth
Homeless Veterans
Homeless Men
Resource center for homeless, runaway, and low-income youth. Services include:
- Case management
- Clothing closet as well as hygiene supplies
- Computer lab/resource room for employment, education and housing assistance
- Daily hot meal and sandwiches
- Food shelf for emergency use
- Independent living skills program for youth 18 - 24 provides skills training, assistance with housing and employment, and a weekly independent living skills class
- Medical clinic provides general health care, birth control, STI and HIV testing, and pregnancy testing. Services free to those without insurance.
- Sexual health education provides consultation and safer sex supplies
- Shower and laundry facility
Resource center for homeless, runaway, and low-income youth. Services include:
- Case management
- Clothing closet as well as hygiene supplies
- Computer lab/resource room for employment, education and housing assistance
- Daily hot meal and sandwiches
- Food shelf for emergency use
- Independent living skills program for youth 18 - 24 provides skills training, assistance with housing and employment, and a weekly independent living skills class
- Medical clinic provides general health care, birth control, STI and HIV testing, and pregnancy testing. Services free to those without insurance.
- Sexual health education provides consultation and safer sex supplies
- Shower and laundry facility
Categories
Homeless Drop In Centers
General Medical Care
Food Pantries
General Clothing Donation Programs
General Clothing Provision
Personal/Grooming Needs
Contraception
Pregnancy Testing
HIV Testing
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Case/Care Management
Homeless Youth
Soup Kitchens
Adolescents
Life Skills Education