Handbook of the Streets is published by Agate Housing + Services. It is a resource guide for people who are homeless and for those living in extreme poverty. The handbook provides information about community resources, like food, shelter, legal services, and more.
Your child has the right to stay in school if your family is evicted, doubled up, or homeless. Student Rights
The Youth Services Network provides information about shelter and services for youth experiencing homelessness. Learn more here
These resources based in Hennepin County are for those experiencing homelessness, those facing extreme financial hardships, and as a reference tool for those agencies that provide services to their clients. Waypoint resources include information about shelter, food, clothing, public restrooms, legal assistance, and more. Learn more
When you’re homeless, getting support can often be a challenge. Guild is here to make it easier. Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Services connects you with housing services and other resources provided by Guild that you need to find safety and stability in everyday living. Learn more
This resource database contains information on the community services individuals and communities need to sustain and improve their daily lives--health care and childcare, job training, education and recreation, retirement, disability and social service information throughout Minnesota. Learn more
This program provides support to those who are experiencing homelessness and need access to computers, phones, printers, social workers, addiction support, veteran services, pet care, laundry, showers, haircuts, and much more. This program is also a support to the overnight emergency shelter so that guests have somewhere to go during the day. The hours are Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00PM. It is located in Grace Lutheran Church, 7800 W County Road 42, Apple Valley.
This is the main number to call for people experiencing homelessness and housing crisis in Dakota County. Staff refer to a variety of services including homeless prevention, shelter, and intervention resources.
Shelter for families and adult women. Access through the Housing Crisis Line (651) 554-5751. There is currently a waitlist.
Ally’s Outreach team should be contacted when someone is experiencing homelessness and is unsheltered (outside, vehicles, transit station, etc.). Ally is contracted by Dakota County to provide homeless outreach services. They provide a variety of services to people who are unsheltered such as survival gear, housing counseling, connection to financial benefits, mental health support, etc.
Youth experiencing homelessness can be connected to The Link by calling the Housing Crisis Line (651) 554-5751 and selecting the youth option. Youth can also stop by without appointment at the C.O.R.E. drop in center Mon-Thu 12pm-5pm and Fri from 11am-2pm at Grace Lutheran Church, 7800 W County Road 42, Apple Valley.
