# Homelessness Help Resources - Minnesota ## National Resources - **National Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Phone:** 1-202-462-4822 - **Website:** [https://nationalhomeless.org](https://nationalhomeless.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, information, and connections to local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **United Way 211:** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 assistance for finding shelters, food banks, and other local services. - **National Runaway Safeline (For Youth):** - **Phone:** 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) - **Text:** Text "HELP" to 66008 - **Website:** [https://www.1800runaway.org](https://www.1800runaway.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support, family reunification services, and resources for runaway and homeless youth. ## Statewide Homelessness Support Services - **Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless (MCH):** - **Phone:** 1-651-645-7332 - **Website:** [https://www.mnhomelesscoalition.org](https://www.mnhomelesscoalition.org/) - **Office Locations:** Main office in St. Paul, MN. - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, policy development, and connection to local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **HousingLink:** - **Phone:** 1-612-522-2500 - **Website:** [https://www.housinglink.org](https://www.housinglink.org/) - **Services Provided:** Affordable housing search tool, rental assistance information, and housing resources across Minnesota. ## Regional Homelessness Support Services ### Minneapolis/St. Paul - **People Serving People:** - **Phone:** 1-612-332-4500 - **Website:** [https://www.peopleservingpeople.org](https://www.peopleservingpeople.org/) - **Office Location:** 614 South 3rd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency family shelter, meals, and support programs. - **Simpson Housing Services:** - **Phone:** 1-612-874-8683 - **Website:** [https://www.simpsonhousing.org](https://www.simpsonhousing.org/) - **Office Location:** 2100 Pillsbury Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55404 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, housing programs, and supportive services. ### Duluth - **CHUM (Churches United in Ministry):** - **Phone:** 1-218-720-6521 - **Website:** [https://www.chumduluth.org](https://www.chumduluth.org/) - **Office Location:** 102 West 2nd Street, Duluth, MN 55802 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, food pantry, and advocacy programs. ### Rochester - **The Landing MN:** - **Phone:** 1-507-884-0423 - **Website:** [https://thelandingmn.org](https://thelandingmn.org/) - **Office Location:** 426 3rd Avenue SE, Rochester, MN 55904 - **Specialized Services:** Drop-in center, meals, and resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. ## Online Resources - **Homeless Shelter Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org](https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/) - **Features:** Comprehensive list of shelters and resources by state and city. - **Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Website:** [https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org](https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/) - **Features:** Advocacy and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. ## Emergency Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Domestic Violence Victims Facing Homelessness):** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) - **Text:** Text "START" to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **When to Call:** If domestic violence is contributing to homelessness. - **Veterans Crisis Line (For Homeless Veterans):** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Support for veterans facing housing instability. ## Educational Resources - **National Alliance to End Homelessness:** - **Website:** [https://endhomelessness.org](https://endhomelessness.org/) - **Description:** Tools, research, and advocacy efforts to understand and combat homelessness. ## Additional Support - **Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis:** - **Phone:** 1-612-204-8500 - **Website:** [https://www.cctwincities.org](https://www.cctwincities.org/) - **Services Provided:** Emergency shelters, housing services, and employment assistance. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._