Dakota county Resources
If you are experiencing a housing crisis and are looking for information about placement at Dakota Woodlands or other housing options, please contact the Housing Resource Line at 651-554-5751. Housing Resource Line screeners are available by phone Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. For a listing of the many resources available in Dakota County, such as food shelves, free community meals and more click on the resources button below.
shelter Resources
Dakota County Emergency Hotel Shelter (single adults with no children): 651-554-5751 Shelter services will be provided on a space-available basis. Single adults/partnered adults who are 21 years and older, connected to Dakota County, and need a safe place to sleep at night
Ally Supportive Services (single adults with no children) – 612-419-7286 Shelter services will be provided to Dakota County homeless adults who are 18 and older, with a disabling condition, who are currently living outside or in some other location not fit for human habitation
The Link C.O.R.E (youth 24 and under) 651-554-5751 Option 2 The Link provides emergency shelter for youth 24 years and under. Shelter services provided on a space available basis
Metro Shelter Hotline (families & singles): 1-888-234-1329 24-hour hotline for shelter vacancies throughout the Metro area
Sharing & Caring Hands (families): 612-338-4640 Minneapolis Shelter for families with 2 or more children.
Families Moving Forward (families): 612-529-2185 Minneapolis Temporary shelter for families
Lewis House (Domestic Violence Shelter): 651-452-7288 Eagan; 651-437-1291 Hastings Emergency shelter for woman with children and/or single women who have been victimized by domestic violence
Catholic Charities Higher Ground Minneapolis Shelter (singles): 612-204-8552 Emergency shelter and temporary housing for singles experiencing homelessness
Catholic Charities Higher Ground Saint Paul Shelter (singles): 651-647-2330 Emergency shelter and temporary housing for singles experiencing homelessness
Union Gospel Mission Saint Paul (single men): 651-228-1800 Emergency shelter and temporary housing for single men experiencing homelessness
The Bridge for Youth (youth under age of 18): 612-377-8800 or text 612-400-SAFE (7233) Shelter services will be provided for unaccompanied youth under the age of 18
Youth Services Network (YSN): YSNMN on the app store or visit www.ysnmn.org Helping youth find shelter and services
www.homelessshelterdirectory.org This is an interactive map of “Homeless Shelters” nationwide. Log-on to the website and click on map of Minnesota. You can search for all Homeless Shelters in any county by entering a City name in the State of Minnesota
homelessshelterssite.org/ Log-on, click on “Mobile Phone Users at the top of the page and you will find information about Homeless Shelters for: (a) Women’s Shelters (b) Family Shelters (c) Homeless Shelters (d) Youth Shelters and Rehabilitation Shelters along with numerous supporting organizations like Salvation Army and United Way. You will also find information about Government Assistance Programs
Ally Supportive Services (single adults with no children) – 612-419-7286 Shelter services will be provided to Dakota County homeless adults who are 18 and older, with a disabling condition, who are currently living outside or in some other location not fit for human habitation
The Link C.O.R.E (youth 24 and under) 651-554-5751 Option 2 The Link provides emergency shelter for youth 24 years and under. Shelter services provided on a space available basis
Metro Shelter Hotline (families & singles): 1-888-234-1329 24-hour hotline for shelter vacancies throughout the Metro area
Sharing & Caring Hands (families): 612-338-4640 Minneapolis Shelter for families with 2 or more children.
Families Moving Forward (families): 612-529-2185 Minneapolis Temporary shelter for families
Lewis House (Domestic Violence Shelter): 651-452-7288 Eagan; 651-437-1291 Hastings Emergency shelter for woman with children and/or single women who have been victimized by domestic violence
Catholic Charities Higher Ground Minneapolis Shelter (singles): 612-204-8552 Emergency shelter and temporary housing for singles experiencing homelessness
Catholic Charities Higher Ground Saint Paul Shelter (singles): 651-647-2330 Emergency shelter and temporary housing for singles experiencing homelessness
Union Gospel Mission Saint Paul (single men): 651-228-1800 Emergency shelter and temporary housing for single men experiencing homelessness
The Bridge for Youth (youth under age of 18): 612-377-8800 or text 612-400-SAFE (7233) Shelter services will be provided for unaccompanied youth under the age of 18
Youth Services Network (YSN): YSNMN on the app store or visit www.ysnmn.org Helping youth find shelter and services
www.homelessshelterdirectory.org This is an interactive map of “Homeless Shelters” nationwide. Log-on to the website and click on map of Minnesota. You can search for all Homeless Shelters in any county by entering a City name in the State of Minnesota
homelessshelterssite.org/ Log-on, click on “Mobile Phone Users at the top of the page and you will find information about Homeless Shelters for: (a) Women’s Shelters (b) Family Shelters (c) Homeless Shelters (d) Youth Shelters and Rehabilitation Shelters along with numerous supporting organizations like Salvation Army and United Way. You will also find information about Government Assistance Programs
Homeless street Outreach and drop-in
Ally Services (612-875-9683) is a support service for anyone living outside (in vehicles, camping, on the street, etc.) in Dakota County. They also have regular hours at local libraries and churches provide resources and assist with service connection.
The Link CORE (612-205-7944) has a Drop in Center at Grace Lutheran Church in Apple Valley where you who are at-risk or currently experiencing homelessness can get help with basic needs (food, clothes, shower, laundry, etc.) and connect to case management and other longer-term services such as housing.
The Link CORE (612-205-7944) has a Drop in Center at Grace Lutheran Church in Apple Valley where you who are at-risk or currently experiencing homelessness can get help with basic needs (food, clothes, shower, laundry, etc.) and connect to case management and other longer-term services such as housing.
Other Resources
Start Your Recovery: Start Your Recovery is a groundbreaking website developed by bringing together experts in substance use disorder treatment from leading nonprofit, academic, and government institutions. Here, people experiencing homelessness can:
Emergency Housing Guide for Older Adults - Care.com: According to a report titled “The Emerging Crisis of Aged Homelessness,” the number of homeless older Americans is expected to nearly triple by 2030. This information makes it important to seek solutions and interventions while spreading awareness about the resources available to those at risk of homelessness and the urgent need for more resources in the future.
- Find local treatment options vetted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Filter to find free and low-cost support options
- Find support groups and other important non-clinical resources
Emergency Housing Guide for Older Adults - Care.com: According to a report titled “The Emerging Crisis of Aged Homelessness,” the number of homeless older Americans is expected to nearly triple by 2030. This information makes it important to seek solutions and interventions while spreading awareness about the resources available to those at risk of homelessness and the urgent need for more resources in the future.
Dakota Woodlands, 3430 Wescott Woodlands, Eagan, MN 55123 | Telephone: 651-456-9110 | www.dakotawoodlands.org