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Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs 237 Results

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

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The Dwelling Place

The Dwelling PlaceLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing - Domestic Violence Call for Location 16 Miles Phone number(651) 776-4805 Emailhousing@tdpmn.org Website addresshttp://www.tdpmn.org/program

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

180 Degrees, Inc.

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Youth Shelter Brittany's Place Call for Location 17 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

Theresa Living Center

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Transitional Housing - Caroline Family Services Address917 Jessamine Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55106 17 Miles Phone number(651) 774-5594 Website addresshttp://www.theresalivingcenter.org/programs

Area Served: Ramsey County

Avenues for Homeless Youth

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Youth Shelter Avenues for Homeless Youth - Brooklyn Avenues Address7210 76th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428 18 Miles Phone number(612) 522-1690 Emailinfo@avenuesforyouth.org Website addresshttps://ysnmn.org/Shelters

Area Served: Hennepin County

Catholic Charities Housing Stability Division

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Emergency Shelter Family Service Center Address2001 Van Dyke St, Maplewood, MN, 55109 19 Miles Phone number(651) 291-0211 Website addresshttps://www.cctwincities.org/locations/?services=Shelter

Area Served: Ramsey County

Tubman

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Transitional Housing - Domestic Violence Harriet Tubman Center East Address1725 Monastery Way, Maplewood, MN, 55109 20 Miles Phone number(612) 825-0000 Website addresshttps://www.tubman.org/get-help/shelter-housing

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Tubman

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Youth Shelter - Safe Journeys Harriet Tubman Center East Address1725 Monastery Way, Maplewood, MN, 55109 20 Miles Phone number(612) 825-0000 Website addresshttps://www.tubman.org/get-help/youth/safe-journeys.html

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Tubman

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Domestic Violence Shelter Harriet Tubman Center East Address1725 Monastery Way, Maplewood, MN, 55109 20 Miles Phone number(612) 825-0000 Website addresshttps://www.tubman.org/get-help/shelter-housing

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Hope for the Journey Home Family Shelter

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Emergency Shelter Address8260 4th St N, Oakdale, MN, 55128 21 Miles Phone number(651) 738-2223 Emailpbrokman@guardian-angels.org Website addresshttps://www.guardian-angels.org/hope

Area Served: Washington County

Family Promise in Anoka County

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Emergency Shelter Address363 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 22 Miles Phone number(763) 568-7365 Emailinfo@familypromiseanoka.org Website addresshttps://www.familypromiseanoka.org/Shelter

Area Served: Anoka County

Alexandra House, Inc.

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Transitional Housing Alexandra House, Inc. - Office Call for Location 23 Miles Phone number(763) 780-2330 Website addresshttps://www.alexandrahouse.org

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Alexandra House, Inc.

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Domestic Violence Shelter Alexandra House, Inc. - Office Call for Location 23 Miles Phone number(763) 780-2330 Website addresshttps://www.alexandrahouse.org/emergency-shelter

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Solid Ground

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Transitional Housing Solid Ground - East Metro Place Address3521 Century Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110 23 Miles Phone number(651) 773-8401 Emailinfo@solidgroundmn.org Website addresshttps://www.solidgroundmn.org/services/our-programs

Area Served: Ramsey and Washington counties

St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

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Emergency Shelter Address900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115 25 Miles Phone number(651) 762-9124 Emailoffice@saintandrews.org Website addresshttps://www.saintandrews.org/family-sheltering-program

Area Served: St. Andrew's Community Resource Center is available to families with minor children in Washington and northern suburban Ramsey counties.

HOPE 4 Youth

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Transitional Housing Address2665 4th Ave, Ste 40, Anoka, MN, 55303 26 Miles Phone number(763) 323-2066 x203 Emailinfo@hope4youthmn.org Website addresshttps://www.hope4youthmn.org/our-programs-2023

Area Served: The North Metro suburbs of the Twin Cities

Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and Faribault

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Transitional Housing Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield Address1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Ste HS-200, Northfield, MN, 55057 27 Miles Phone number(507) 664-3550 Emailinfo@communityactioncenter.org Website addresshttps://communityactioncenter.org/programs/homes

Area Served: Northfield School District #659

Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and Faribault

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Emergency Shelter Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield Address1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Ste HS-200, Northfield, MN, 55057 27 Miles Phone number(507) 664-3550 Emailinfo@communityactioncenter.org Website addresshttps://communityactioncenter.org/programs/homes

Area Served: Northfield School District #659

EVOLVE Family Services

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Emergency Shelter - Children EVOLVE Family Services - East Office Address5850 Omaha Ave N, Stillwater, MN, 55082 29 Miles Phone number(651) 439-2446 Emailevolve@evolveservices.org Website addresshttps://evolveservices.org/foster-care/emergency-shelter-care

Area Served: East Twin Cities Metro area

Salvation Army - Southwestern Minnesota

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Emergency Shelter AddressPO Box 182, Green Isle, MN, 55338 34 Miles Phone number(507) 326-5017 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southwestern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Watonwan and Yellow Medicine counties

Salvation Army - Southwestern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southwestern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing AddressPO Box 182, Green Isle, MN, 55338 34 Miles Phone number(507) 326-5017 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southwestern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Watonwan and Yellow Medicine counties

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