Stay in the housing you have Tenant resource center Visit the Tenant Resource Center website to get support for working with your landlord or finding other resources to pay your rent. Call 612-767-9737. Homelessness prevention Fill out an online application for short-term supports to help you stay in your housing.
Find emergency shelter Hennepin Shelter Hotline Call 612-204-8200 Hennepin Shelter Hotline serves Hennepin County residents who are seeking emergency shelter by helping them find a safe, temporary place to stay while they work on next steps toward stable housing. A person or family should contact Hennepin Shelter Hotline if: They are 18 years or older They are seeking emergency shelter Hotline hours: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday - Sunday and holidays: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. **callers outside of these hours will be directed to 211 Hennepin Shelter Hotline, which is operated by Catholic Charities Twin Cities, works as a first step service in partnership with existing services, such as Adult Shelter Connect, the Hennepin County shelter Team, and other crisis lines. By calling the Hotline, residents who are facing a housing emergency can explore all their options before accessing emergency shelter. Learn about Hennepin County's contracted shelters Find out what different shelters offer, and for whom each one is best suited. View shelter amenities (PDF). If you’re fleeing domestic violence Visit the Day One website. Call 1-866-223-1111 to be connected to the closest available domestic violence shelter. Youth programs Visit the Youth Services Network webpage.
Get reconnected to housing Affordable housing Get connected to low-cost public housing in the community through HousingLink. Housing with supports Find more resources through the Department of Human Services’ HB101 Places. Housing case management assistance If you are currently in a shelter, get help exploring all your options through the Homeless to Housing program. Help for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness If you are currently living outdoors, in a tent or vehicle, get supports through the Streets to Housing program