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

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Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Veterans MACV - Duluth Address5209 Ramsey St, Duluth, MN, 55807 4 Miles Phone number(833) 222-6228 Emailmac-v@mac-v.org Website addresshttps://www.mac-v.org/our-services/housing

Area Served: Northern Minnesota

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Lakes and Pines Moose Lake Office Address221 Elm Ave, Moose Lake, MN, 55767 38 Miles Phone number(800) 832-6082 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/emergency-housing-assistance

Area Served: Primarily Northern Pine, Aitkin and Carlton Counties - other counties served are Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec & Mille Lacs

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Lakes and Pines Central Office Address1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051 83 Miles Phone number(320) 679-1800 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/emergency-housing-assistance

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Lakes and Pines Central Office Address1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051 83 Miles Phone number(320) 679-1800 Emaillap@lakesandpines.org Website addresshttps://www.lakesandpines.org/emergency-housing-assistance

Area Served: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties

Family Pathways

Family PathwaysLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter The Refuge Network - Cambridge Address1575 1st Ave E, Cambridge, MN, 55008 98 Miles Phone number(800) 338-7233 Website addresshttps://www.familypathways.org/our-work/dvsa/emergency-domestic-violence-shelter

Area Served: Isanti County

New Pathways, Inc.

New Pathways, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address310 Ashland St S, Cambridge, MN, 55008 99 Miles Phone number(763) 691-0121 Emailhello@newpathwaysmn.com Website addresshttps://www.newpathwaysmn.com/#Programs

Area Served: City of Cambridge

Alexandra House, Inc.

Alexandra House, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Alexandra House, Inc. - Office Call for Location 125 Miles Phone number(763) 780-2330 Website addresshttps://www.alexandrahouse.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Alexandra House, Inc.

Alexandra House, Inc.Link: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Alexandra House, Inc. - Office Call for Location 125 Miles Phone number(763) 780-2330 Website addresshttps://www.alexandrahouse.org/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. CloudLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Catholic Charities - St. Cloud West Campus Address157 Roosevelt Rd, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 131 Miles Phone number(320) 259-9270 Website addresshttps://www.ccstcloud.org/services/housing/transitional

Area Served: Serves residents of sixteen counties across central Minnesota

180 Degrees, Inc.

180 Degrees, Inc.Link: view organization details

Youth Shelter Brittany's Place Call for Location 133 Miles Phone number(651) 287-4801 EmailBrittanys.Place@180degrees.org Website addresshttps://www.180degrees.org/youth-shelters.html

Area Served: Most programs serve Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Isanti, Ramsey and Washington counties. Service area may be dependent on program

Women of Nations

Women of NationsLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Call for Location 136 Miles 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 136 Miles 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

180 Degrees, Inc.

180 Degrees, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address236 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 137 Miles 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

Indigenous Peoples Task Force

Indigenous Peoples Task ForceLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address1335 E 23rd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 137 Miles Phone number(612) 870-1723 Emailiptf@indigenouspeoplestf.org Website addresshttps://indigenouspeoplestf.org

Area Served: Statewide

The Bridge for Youth

The Bridge for YouthLink: view organization details

Youth Shelter Address1111 W 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55405 138 Miles 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 138 Miles 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

Salvation Army - Southeastern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Call for Location 244 Miles Phone number(651) 746-3566 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southeastern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Isanti, LeSueur, Martin, Mille Lacs, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties

Salvation Army - Southeastern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southeastern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Call for Location 244 Miles Phone number(651) 746-3566 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southeastern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Isanti, LeSueur, Martin, Mille Lacs, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona counties

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Adoption
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Foster Parents
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Homeless Children and Families
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Immigrants and Refugees
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- 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

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