Emergency Housing for Homeless

Housing Assistance – Homeless Services

Hennepin County Homeless Assistance supports the homeless in Minneapolis. They also provide short term financial help to tenants at risk for eviction, including emergency rent money and other services.
The following list includes agencies and charities that provide temporary housing for the homeless individuals and families. They can also help coordinate short-term financial assistance, storage costs, placement in Section 8 housing, and assistance with rent and rental deposits. It is best to call first to learn times and procedures.

Housing Link – (612) 522-2500 - [email protected]

Housing Link provides a comprehensive resource guide for anyone who is currently the homeless or is at risk of homelessness.
https://www.housinglink.org/HousingResources/homelessness-resources

St. Stephen's Handbook of the Streets – (612) 874-0311

2309 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
The mission of St. Stephen’s is ending homelessness. They provide a range of practical programs including street, outreach, shelter, and housing. This includes two printed handbooks, “Minneapolis Handbook of the Streets” and “St. Paul Handbook of the Streets”.
https://ststephensmpls.org/

GLAAD

For over 30 years, GLAAD has been at the forefront of cultural change, accelerating acceptance for the LGBTQ community.
https://www.glaad.org/

Hennepin Waypoint Directory – (612) 348-3000

Waypoint is a digital, mobile friendly directory that connects people experiencing homelessness or extreme financial hardship to services they need.
https://www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/waypoint

People Serving People - (612) 332-4500

614 Third Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55415
The charity organization will provide short term lodging and also work with clients on obtaining self-sufficiency and stability. The end goal is to help the individual find employment and move into stable, permanent housing.

Matrix Resource Center, Grace Lutheran Church – (651) 319-2153

7800 W County Road 42 MN, 55124 (150th St W)
Apple Valley This program provides support to those who are experiencing homelessness and need access to computers, phones, printers, social workers, addiction support, veteran services, pet care, laundry, showers, haircuts, and much more. This program is also a support to the overnight emergency shelter so that guests have somewhere to go during the day. The hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Church, 7800 W County Road 42, Apple Valley, MN zip code 55124 .
Youth experiencing homelessness can be connected to The Link by calling the Housing Crisis Line (651) 554-5751 and selecting the youth option. Youth can also stop by without appointment at the C.O.R.E. drop-in center Monday – Friday 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Grace Lutheran.
http://matrixhousingservices.org/programs

PATH - Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness - (651) 291-0067 - [email protected]

Provides Services for those experiencing homelessness or at risk for homelessness who have mental health conditions or disorders.
https://guildservices.org/services/homeless-outreach/

MinnesotaHelp.info - 1-800-333-2433

Comprehensive statewide resource for the homeless people in need of various services.
https://mnhelp.info/SpecialTopics/HomelessPeople

Dakota Crisis Line - (651) 554-5751

This is the main number to call for people experiencing homelessness and housing crisis in Dakota County. Staff refer to a variety of services including the homeless prevention, shelter, and intervention resources. They also provide info on Dakota Woodlands Shelter for families and adult women.

Homeless Street Outreach - Ally Outreach Services - (612) 875-9683.

Ally’s Outreach team should be contacted when someone is experiencing homelessness and is unsheltered (outside, vehicles, transit station, etc.). Ally is contracted by Dakota County to provide the homeless outreach services.

Catholic Charities - (612) 278-1146

740 E. 17th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Elim Transitional Housing, Inc. – (763) 788-1546

3989 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 HTF, ELHIF

Cornerstone Advocacy Service Inc. – (952) 884-0376

1000 East 80th Street Bloomington, MN 55420

EMERGE/PUC - Pillsbury United Communities – (612) 341-1654

1101 W Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411 HTF

Lutheran Social Services – (612) 879-5358

2414 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Simpson Housing Services, Inc. – (612) 874-8683 ext. 207

2100 Pillsbury Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404 HTF, ELHIF

Hennepin County Human Services & Public Health Department – (612) 348-7510

A-1601 Government Center, 300 S. 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487 ELHIF

Project for Pride in Living, (612) 455-5100

1035 Franklin Avenue East, Minneapolis, MN 55404 ELHIF, HTF

People Incorporated - (651) 225-8963 ext. 15

317 York Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55130 HTF

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