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Community Resources in Ramsey County
United Way 211
Free and Confidential Referrals to social service and health agencies
Within 651 area code: 211
Outside 651: 651-291-0211
Child Care
Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network
1-866-308-3224 or 651-290-9704
Clothing
Ramsey County Alley Shoppe
Free clothing and household items
Located at Arlington Hills Lutheran Church
1115 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN 55106
651-776-5501
Area Service: Eligible families in Ramsey County. Referral required.
Hours: Tuesdays from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM September – May.
Families are allowed 6 visits between September and May
Swap Shop
Provides gently used clothing and housewares, food, socks and underwear
Located at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1065 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105 651-227-7669
Hours: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on the first and third Saturday of every month
Dayton Avenue Presbyterian Church
Free clothing center- anyone is welcome
Located at 217 Mackubin St. St. Paul, MN 55102
651-227-7389
Hours: 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM on the first and third Saturday of the month during the school year.
SafeZone Drop-In Center for Homeless Youth Ages 14-24
On-site clothing closet with hygiene items as well as many other resources
Located at 130 East 7th Street, St. Paul, MN
Hours: Monday through Friday 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Brown Community Center
Provides free clothing and small household items for families in the Twin Cities Metro Area
Located at 270 North Kent Street St. Paul, MN 55102
651-224-4601
Hours: Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Families need to make an appointment
Joseph’s Coat
Free winter clothing and more
Located at 1107 West 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55102
651-291-2472
Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Salvation Army
Call 211 to locate the Salvation Army location nearest to you, or visit Salvation Army’s website at
https://salvationarmynorth.
org/community/twin-cities- metro/ Various Salvation Army sites offer winter clothing for families
Local Food Shelves
If you live in North St. Paul or Oakdale…
North St. Paul Area Food Shelf
2538 E. Seppala Boulevard, North St. Paul
651-770-1309
Open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Families have to call one day ahead
If you live in Maplewood…
Salvation Army Food Shelf
2080 Woodlynn Avenue, Maplewood
651-779-9177
Open Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Families have to make an appointment
If you live in some parts of Maplewood…
Merrick Community Services Food Shelf
1740 Van Dyke Street, Maplewood
651-287-2088
Open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM. - 11:30 AM
Families have to make an appointment
If you live in Woodbury, Oakdale, Landfall, or South Maplewood…
Christian Cupboard Food Shelf
8264 4th Street North, Oakdale
651-233-1296
Open Mondays 12:00 P.M-4:00 PM Thursdays 3:00 PM-7:00 PM and Fridays 9:00 AM-1:30 PM
**All food shelves listed above require identification and proof of residence**
Any address…
Manna Pantry at Redeeming Love Church
2425 White Bear Avenue North, Maplewood
651-777-5200
Open one Monday per month from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
2018 dates: November 26th, December 17th
Counseling & Social Service
African American Family Services 612-871-7878
American Indian Family Center 651-793-3803
Brian Coyle Center (Somali) 612-338-5282
Children's Home Society & Family Services 651-646-7771
CLUES (Chicano/Latino) 651-379-4200
Face to Face Health & Counseling 651-772-5555
Lao Family Community Center (Hmong) 651-221-0069
Northwest Youth & Family Services 651-486-3808
Parent Support Resources 651-641-1300
Sexual Offense Services of Ramsey County 651-643-3006
White Bear Lake Area Community Counseling 651-429-8544
Food
Emergency Food Shelf Network
www.emergencyfoodshelf.org
763-450-3860
Minnesota Food Helpline
www.hungersolutions.org
1-888-711-1151 or 651-486-9860
Women Infants & Children Program (WIC) 651-266-1300
Health Care
Community Dental Care
Saint Paul 651-774-2959
Maplewood 651-925-8400
Family Tree Clinic
Reproductive and Sexual Heath
651-645-0478
Helping Hand Dental Clinic 651-224-7561
Neighborhood Health Care Network
Clinic Referrals 651-489-2273
Planned Parenthood of Minnesota 1-800-230-PLAN
Ramsey County Chemical Dependency 651-266-4008
Ramsey County Mental Health 651-266-7890
Ramsey County Public Health 651-266-2400
United Family Medicine 651-241-1000
Homeowner Counseling
Community Neighborhood Housing Services 651-292-8710
Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood 651-774-9064
Minnesota Home Ownership Center 651-659-9336
Legal Assistance
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota 651-641-1011
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services 651-222-4761
Tubman 612-871-0118
Volunteer Lawyers Network 612-752-6677
West Seventh Community Center
Immigration & Family Law
651-298-5493
Youth Link 612-252-1200
Education & Employment
Disability Minnesota mndisability.gov
Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps 651-642-1133
Minnesota Literacy Council 1-800-222-1990
The Father Project 612-724-3539 ext.108
Workforce Center 1-888-438-5627 or 651-642-0363
Emergency Assistance
Energy Assistance 651-645-6470
Ramsey County Human Services 651-266-4444
Salvation Army (Heat & Utility Bills) 651-224-6946
Domestic Violence
Minnesota Domestic Violence Crisis Line 1-866-223-1111
Asian Women United of Minnesota 612-724-8823
Bridges to Safety 651-266-9901
Casa de Esperanza 651-772-1611
St. Paul Intervention Project 651-645-2824
Tubman 651-770-0777
Women of Nations 651-222-5836
Women's Advocates 651-227-8284
Second Judicial District Court
Domestic Abuse/Harassment Office
(For filing Orders for Protection in Ramsey Co.)
651-266-5130
Rental Assistance & Housing
Caroline Family Services 651-772-1344
East Metro Women's Council 651-773-8401
Emma's Place 651-773-0516
Hmong American Partnership 651-495-9160
Jackson Street Village 651-558-5980
Lutheran Social Services 612-879-5266 and 651-644-7739
Merrick Community Services 651-771-9339
Model Cities of St. Paul Supportive Housing 651-265-6167
St. Paul Planning & Economic Development Department 651-266-6020
St. Paul Public Housing Agency
Subsidized Housing- Low Income
651-298-5158
St. Paul Public Housing Association 651-298-5664
The Family Place 651-225-9354
The Roof Project 651-642-2005
Theresa Living Center 651-774-5594
GLBTQ-Specific & Friendly Services
Medical Advocacy
Minnesota Transgender Health Coalition
www.mntranshealth.org 612-206-3180
Rainbow Health Initiative
www.rainbowhealth.org 612-206-3180
Direct Health Services
Family Tree Clinic
Sexual & Reproductive Health
www.familytreeclinic.org
651-645-0478
Housing
Avenues for Homeless Youth
GLBT Host Home Program- youth-specific
www.avenuesforyouth.org
612-522-1690