Community Support Services
(Current copy dated March 2025)
Hennepin County Emergency Assistance
1-844-803-8466, or 612-596-1300
- Emergency temporary shelter
- Housing cost assistance, such as rent payments, damage deposits, home repairs, or utility bills
- Forclosure prevention, moving expenses and transportation to relocate
- Extra food support for special diets
United Way
Information about food, housing, employment, transportation, health services, eldercare and other crisis hotlines
Birth Certificate - ID fees
(Basilica of St. Mary)
88 N. 17th StreetTues, Wed, Thurs, doors optn at 9:00 AM. Vouchers for DL, State ID, MN or out of State birth certificates (US only). Only Minneapolis residents, first come - first served. Bring photo ID (old drivers licens, old State ID, school ID, Catholic Charities Community Card, Adult Shelter Connect, and address verification.
Veteran Services
VA Community Resource & Referral
612 726-1327 1201 Harmon PlaceMN Assistance Council for VETS
2700 E Lake Street, Unit 3350St. Stephen's Supportive Services for Veterans and Families
2309 Nicollet Ave SHennepin County Vet Service Office
300 South 6th StreetMental Health Crisis Lines
Crisis Connection 24/7
COPE (Community Outreach for Psychiatric Emergencies)
Hennepin County Medical Center
Suicidal: 612 873-2222
Consult: 612 873-3161
Location (24/7): Crisis Intervention CenterHealth Care
Dental Care
Chemical Health
Alcohol/Drug Abuse
Alcoholics Anonymous 24/7 Hotline
Narcotics Anonymous Helpline
Showers, Meals and Food
Catholic Charities Opportunity Center
740 E. 17th StreetMon-Sat 7:00 to 8:00 AM: Breakfast, 8:00 to 11:00 AM: Showers and Laundry, 11:30 to 12:30 PM: Lunch
House of Charity
714 Park AvenueMeals for woman and children M-F at 714 Park Avenue from 8:30 to 9:30 AM. Meals for everyone M-F from 12:00 to 1:00 PM and Sat-Sun 10:30 to 11:30 AM, Showers (510 S. 8th St), M-F 9:00 to 10:00 AM
Sharing & Caring Hands
525 N. 7th St.Meals on Monday through Thursday at: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM. And on Saturday and Sunday at: 9:30 AM amd 11:30 AM
Trauma/Abuse Support Services
Rape and Sexual Abuse Center
Shelters
Adult Shelter Connect
215 S. 8th St.Visit for an assessment, or placement at one of the 5 shelters for single adults. Enter on 2nd Avenue, near the 8th Street corner from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday - Friday or 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Calls after hours will be answered after walk in hours have ended.
Employment/Job Training
Support for Indigenous Persons
Minneapolis American Indian Center
1530 E. Franklin AvenueMeetings, advocacy and assistance for housing, domestic, and sexual assault, transportation, and weekly education groups.