Ramsey County: Emergency Shelter and Services

Families with at least one minor child in need of emergency shelter should call the Shelter Entry & Diversion team during the hours above or United Way’s Helpline and Crisis Line after 9:30 p.m. at 651-291-0211 for a pre-screen.

Families who are currently unsheltered can also call our Family Shelter Team directly during business hours at 651-266-7818.

People experiencing domestic violence should call Day One Services at 1-866-223-1111. Day One Services may be able to help find a safe place for families while fleeing abuse..

Women and children escaping abuse, battling addiction, or struggling homelessness and poverty can call Union Gospel Mission – Twin Cities' Naomi Family Residence at 651-228-1800.

Anyone age 24 or younger can connect with a variety of resources by visiting the Youth Services Network website. Youth who need emergency help with food, clothing or finding a place to stay can call Safe Zone at 651-224-9644 or visit the SafeZone Drop-In Center for Homeless Youth at 130 East 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101. 

Youth ages 12-24 who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless may also contact the Youth Resource Line through the YMCA 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. seven days a week at 763-493-3052. YMCA staff will assist in problem-solving information on community resources and referrals; resources include food shelves, housing, employment, legal services, education, and health care. 

Any veteran in need of housing assistance or resources can contact Ramsey County's Veterans Services at 651-266-2545.

Veterans are also invited to visit the county Veterans Assistance office at 90 Plato Blvd. W, Saint Paul, MN 55107.

Find more information about available services on the Veterans Assistance web page.

Homeless veterans and their families can also call 1-888-546-5838 (LinkVet) and join the Homeless Veteran Registry for additional housing resources.

Homelessness prevention efforts are meant to keep individuals and families in their current housing. Ramsey County and other local providers offer financial assistance to eligible households for the following:

• Past due rent.
• Rent deposits.
• Past due mortgages.
• Utilities.

Coordinated Entry is a client-centered system created to simplify and equitably streamline access to assessments, intake, and referrals to housing and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness. The Coordinated Entry System is designed to identify people with the highest vulnerability, service needs, and longest periods of homelessness, to match with supportive housing opportunities. People experiencing homelessness should connect with a Ramsey County assessor to determine eligibility for the Coordinated Entry System.

Single adults (18+):

Community Resource Outreach Project
Walk-in assessments are welcome at the following locations and times:

• Tuesdays at Rondo Community Library, 10 a.m. - noon
• Wednesdays at Saint Paul Opportunity Center 1- 3 p.m.
• Thursdays at George Latimer Central Library, 10 a.m. - noon

Families (Adults 18+ with minor children):

Catholic Charities

• Coordinated Access to Housing and Shelter serves families with at least one minor child, or women who are in their last trimester of pregnancy.  Families living in shelters, cars or other places not meant for habitation; or who have been couch-hopping for 12 months or more; or are fleeing domestic violence can call 651-215-2262.

• Once eligibility is determined, families are assessed by a Coordinated Access to Housing and Shelter navigator and placed on a priority list for supportive housing opportunities

Individuals can send an email or leave a voicemail to connect to assessment opportunities

• Single Adults without minor children: fas.coordinatedentry@co.ramsey.mn.us
  • Voicemail line: 651-266-3833
• Youth: coordinatedentry@lssmn.org
  • Phone number: 612-280-2849
• Family: CAHS@cctwincities.org
  • Voicemail line: 651-215-2262

Youth can contact the Youth Services Network to schedule assessments

• Youth Services Network

Check Ramsey County's homebuyer and homeowner programs.