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Emergency housing options for young children, teens, and families in a variety of situations

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Women of Nations

Women of NationsLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Call for Location Phone number(651) 251-1609 Emailinfo@women-of-nations.org Website addresshttps://women-of-nations.org/about-us/programs

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties

Ain Dah Yung Center

Ain Dah Yung CenterLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Address1089 Portland Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104 Phone number(651) 370-2620 Emailmaricella.pacheco@adycenter.org Website addresshttps://adycenter.org/about/programs#EmergencyShelter

Area Served: Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey and Washington counties

The Bridge for Youth

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Youth Shelter Address1111 W 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 377-8800 Emaildevelopment@bridgeforyouth.org Website addresshttps://bridgeforyouth.org/programs/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

The Bridge for Youth

The Bridge for YouthLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Youth Address1111 W 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 377-8800 Emaildevelopment@bridgeforyouth.org Website addresshttps://bridgeforyouth.org/programs/supportive-housing

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

Agate Housing and Services

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Emergency Shelter Address2309 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 248-2350 Emailinfo@agatemn.org Website addresshttps://agatemn.org/get-help/i-need-shelter

Area Served: Minneapolis area

Division of Indian Work

Division of Indian WorkLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing - American Indian Youth Address1001 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 279-6333 Emailmloud@diw-mn.org Website addresshttps://www.diw-mn.org/foster-care-based-services

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area, primarily Hennepin County

180 Degrees, Inc.

180 Degrees, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address236 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 Phone number(612) 813-5006 Emailinfo@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Pine, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

Missions, Inc. Programs

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Domestic Violence Shelter - Home Free Mission Lodge and Retterath Center Call for Location Phone number(763) 559-4945 Website addresshttps://www.missionsinc.org/our-services/domestic-violence-services/#home-free-shelter

Area Served: Most programs serve Hennepin County. Service area may be dependent on program

Missions, Inc. Programs

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Transitional Housing Bickham Court Address3381 Gorham Ave, Ste 101, St. Louis Park, MN, 55426 Phone number(952) 926-2600 Website addresshttps://www.missionsinc.org/our-services/substance-use-and-housing-services/#bickham-court

Area Served: Hennepin County

Mount Olive Lutheran Church

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Emergency Shelter - Winter Warming Centers Address3045 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407 Phone number(612) 827-5919 Emailneighborhood@mountolivelutheranchurch.org Website addresshttps://www.mountolivechurch.org

Area Served: Minneapolis

Avenues for Homeless Youth

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Youth Shelter Avenues for Homeless Youth - Minneapolis Avenues Address1708 Oak Park Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 Phone number(612) 522-1690 Emailinfo@avenuesforyouth.org Website addresshttps://ysnmn.org/Shelters

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Avenues for Homeless Youth

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Youth Shelter Avenues for Homeless Youth - Brooklyn Avenues Address7210 76th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428 Phone number(612) 522-1690 Emailinfo@avenuesforyouth.org Website addresshttps://ysnmn.org/Shelters

Area Served: Hennepin County

Sojourner Project

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Domestic Violence Shelter Sojourner Project - Shelter and Support AddressPO Box 272, Hopkins, MN, 55343 Phone number(952) 933-7422 Emailinfo@sojournerproject.org Website addresshttps://www.sojournerproject.org/programs-services

Area Served: Western Hennepin County

Avivo

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Emergency Shelter Avivo Village Address1251 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 Phone number(612) 752-8000 Website addresshttps://avivomn.org/avivovillage

Area Served: Hennepin County

People Serving People Inc. - PSP

People Serving People Inc. - PSPLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address614 S 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 Phone number(612) 348-9410 Emailinfo@peopleservingpeople.org Website addresshttps://www.peopleservingpeople.org/about/programs-and-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Cornerstone Advocacy Service

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Domestic Violence Shelter Address1000 E 80th St, Bloomington, MN, 55420 Phone number(952) 884-0330 Emailinfo@cornerstonemn.org Website addresshttps://cornerstonemn.org/find-help-minnesota/violence-survivor

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Cornerstone Advocacy Service

Cornerstone Advocacy ServiceLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Program Call for Location Phone number(952) 884-0376 Emailinfo@cornerstonemn.org Website addresshttps://cornerstonemn.org/find-help-minnesota

Area Served: Hennepin County

Simpson Housing Services, Inc.

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Transitional Housing Simpson Housing Services - Shelter Address128 W 33rd St, Zion Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 Phone number(612) 874-8683 Emailinfo@simpsonhousing.org Website addresshttps://www.simpsonhousing.org

Area Served: Most programs serve Hennepin County. Service area may be dependent on program

Sharing and Caring Hands

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Transitional Housing Mary's Place Address401 N 7th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 Phone number(612) 338-4855 Emailinfo@sharingandcaringhands.org Website addresshttps://sharingandcaringhands.org/marys-place

Area Served: Hennepin County

The Aliveness Project

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Transitional Housing Address3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55409 Phone number(612) 822-7946 Emailinfo@aliveness.org Website addresshttps://aliveness.org/housing-support

Area Served: Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro area. Service area may be dependent on program

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Adoption
Fathers
Foster Parents
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Homeless Children and Families
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- Homeless School Liaisons
Immigrants and Refugees
- Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
- Refugee Cash Assistance Program
- Refugee Health Assessment
- Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
- Rural Health Centers
- Immigrant Law Resources
Teen Parent Assistance
Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of Children, Youth and Families; Education; Health; and Human Services.

Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

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