or immediate emergency shelter and housing assistance anywhere in Minnesota, call 2-1-1 United Way (dial 211 or 651-291-0211) or connect with county-specific intake hotlines for real-time bed availability and placement.
Statewide & Regional Hotlines
- United Way 2-1-1: Dial 211 or 651-291-0211 for 24/7 confidential referrals for food, shelter, and basic needs.
- Day One Services (Domestic Violence): Call 866-223-1111 or text 612-399-9995 for 24/7 connection to safe housing if fleeing abuse or trafficking.
- Youth Services Network: Visit Youth Services Network to locate real-time housing and shelter options for youth and young adults age 24 and under.
Ramsey County Shelter Entry & Diversion Team
- Single Adults Line: Call 651-266-1050 or email ShelterEntry@ramseycounty.us.
- Families Line: Call 651-266-7818 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)
- In-Person Intake: Visit the second floor of the Saint Paul Opportunity Center (422 Dorothy Day Place). Hours are Monday–Friday (10:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.) and weekends (1:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.).
- After-Hours Support: If you need a bed after 9:30 p.m., call 2-1-1 United Way at 651-291-0211 (for families) or call Model Cities Safe Space at 651-789-2066 (for single adults).
- Youth (Under 24): Contact the Safe Zone drop-in center at 651-224-9644 (Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM).
Listening House
Located at 464 Maria Ave. A day-drop center providing coffee, a safe environment, basic hygiene supplies, and a sense of community.
https://www.listeninghouse.org/
Union Gospel
Located at 376 Western Ave. Offers emergency night shelter, meals, and long-term recovery support.
Phone: 651-292-1721.
City of St. Paul
https://www.stpaul.gov/residents/citys-response-encampments
Statewide & Twin Cities Hotlines
- United Way 211: Dial 211 or 651-291-0211 for free, confidential community resource referrals.
- Day One Crisis Line: Call 1-866-223-1111 for domestic violence and safe housing support.
- Hennepin Shelter Hotline: Call 612-204-8200 for emergency shelter placement in the Minneapolis area.
- Ramsey County Housing/Shelter: Call 651-266-8989 (Saint Paul HART team) or direct shelter lines like Catholic Charities Higher Ground at 651-647-2330.
Direct Outreach & Specialized Support