REFERRAL NUMBERS
United Way 211– free and confidential resources given out 24 hours a day. 651-291-0211 or dial 211
RamseyCounty Assistance
RAMSEY COUNTY FOOD STAMPS (SNAP), MFIP, DWP, GENERAL ASST, Daycare Assistance, Emergency Assistance:
651-266-4444
Applications online at: hard copy available in food shelf
Health Care
Medical:
Portico Healthnet/Neighborhood Health Clinics (help with medical questions/applications):651-489-CARE or 651-489-2273
MN Sure, Medical Assistance, Minnesota Care – or ask for paper application in food
Minnesota Care:651-297-3862 to check on your application or case.
St. Mary’s Free Clinics (for uninsured) – 651-287-7777, Spanish speakers 651-690-7029 (multiple locations)
Dental:Children’s dental Services – 612-746-1530 United Way Bright Smiles – 612-340-7400
Mental Health Resources:
Mental Health Crisis Hotline Adult:651-266-7900Mental Health Children’s Crisis Response Hotline:651-774-7000
Northeast Youth and Family Services (counseling): 651-486-3808 National Alliance on Mental Health/MN: 1-888-NAMI-HELPS Nystrom and Associates NB - 651-628-9566
MN Teen Challenge (Inpatient & Outpatient Treatment Services for age 16+ and adults): 612-373-3366
DBSA – Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance – Support Group – Sunrise United Methodist Church – 2nd & 4th Tuesday– 651-587-6438 (Robin)
Guild, Inc. 651-291-0067-(Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance issues, multiple hospitalizations)
Family Means – 651-439-4840 – mental health, counseling, credit counseling, budget counseling, relationship counseling
Alcoholics Anonymous: 952-922-0880
Food Resources:
Ralph Reeder Food Shelf – 651-621-7451 open Monday through Friday during day and Tuesday evening appointments
WIC: kids 0-5 (women infant child program)Ramsey County: 651-266-1300 – Closest site: NB Family Service Ctr.
NAPS: Seniors 60 and over (651-484-8241- Second Harvest will qualify you and assign you to closest site)
Fare for AllExpress-763-450-3895 – specific site flyers in food shelf
Meals on Wheels (hot home delivered meals for seniors/disabled individuals) – 651-621-7431
Mike’s Discount Foods – Fridley - (763) 572-2254 - 230 Osborne Rd NEFridley, MN 55432
Mounds View Public Schools Nutrition Services – free and reduced lunch info – 651-621-6023
to apply online.
Nutrition Services/Stretching food dollars – U of M extension - 651-704-2075 or go to website
Crisis Resources
United Way 211: 651-291.0211 Crisis Connection Mental Health 24 hour hotline: 612-379-6363
Day One Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline – 1-866-223-1111 (shelter info and services) Child Protection:651-266-4500
St. Paul Intervention Project- (651) 645-2824
Domestic Abuse:
St. Paul Intervention Project – 24 hour crisis line – 651-645-2824 Day One Crisis Hotline – 1-866-223-1111
Tubman Family Alliance – 24 hour helpline 612-825-3333Alexandra House – 763-780-2330 domestic and sexual abuse hotline
Women’s Advocates – shelter – 651-227-9966 or 1-866-223-1111
Bridges to Safety – provides advocates speaking many languages – 651-645-2824
Financial Help:
Emergency Financial Assistance: 651-266-4444 Salvation Army – Non–rental financial assistance: 651-746-3400
Lutheran Social Services-budget counseling - 888.577.2227 or Family Means 651-439-4840Community SupportCenter– Mounds View (goal setting & one on one support- possible financial)– 651-387-8050 Project Hope – 651-222-5863
Energy Assistance:
Energy Assistance: RAP-651-645-6445 (applications in food shelf)
HeatShare: (Salvation Army) 1-800-842-7279Power On – Excel Energy – 651-774-9010 House Calls: 651-266-1290 (Provides no interest loans up to $500 for water, heat, electric bills)
Housing and Legal
Coordinated Access to Housing and Shelter via United Way 211 – 651-291-0211 or 211
Housing Link: 612-522-2500 House Calls 651-266-1290St. Paul Public Housing – wait list – 651-298-4444
SAFEZONE- 651-224-9644 – Youth through Age 21 Streetworks – 612-354-3345 (homeless youth) –
St. Andrews Resource Center– 651-762-9124, Project Hope - 651-222-4731(SMRLS housing and legal)Minnesota HomeOwners Center - foreclosure prevention program651-659-9336 Homeowners Prevention Foundation612-230-4020
Southern MN Regional Legal Services– (Free Legal Assistance) 1-888-575-2954
Clothing:
CLT Store (Shoreview) – ask food shelf staff for a voucher Kidz Klozet (Elim Church Mpls) –call 612-789-3591 for hours of operation, CEAP Clothingcloset (Brooklyn Park)MWTHF 9-11:30 and 1-3:30, 6840 78th Ave N Brooklyn Park, MN 55445, Joseph’s Coat -1107 West Seventh St, St. Paul – Mon & Wed – 9-noon, 1-4:30 pm St. John’s Baby Closet – 651-633-8333
SACA Thrift Store (Columbia Hts) – 763-789-2444 Salvation Army (Fridley)– 763-571-9988
Work Resources:
Help Wanted Job Board - New Job Postings Weekly – outside of food shelf on bulletin board – ask staff for copies of job postings
Ramsey County North St. Paul – 651-779-5666 Ramsey County Fairview Ave. St. Paul – 651-642-0363
Blaine Work Resource Hub - 763-783-4800 -1201 89th Avenue NEEmploymentActionCenter – 612-752-8800
WAND – Women achieving new directions – single working mothers – 651-604-3516 Daily Works-New Brighton – 651-204-1041
Twin Cities Rise – Career training - (612) 338-0295 Goodwill Easter Seals - employment assistance - 651-379-5645
Soar4Jobs – One on one career assistance – resume, interview skills – ,
Temporary Agencies:
Mark Awada at Volt – St. Paul 900 Long Lake Rd #310,New Brighton, MN 55112 (651) 633-0013
Team Personnel – St. Paul - Industrial Staffing Support & Corporate 259 University Ave. W., Suite A St. Paul 651-793-9000
The Right Staff – Roseville 1751 County Road B W St Paul, MN55113(651) 288-2800
Avenue Staffing – crystal – Contact – Jeremy - 763-537-6104 Manpower – 612-375-9200
Kelly Services - (651) 221-0006 – St. Paul Aerotek – Shoreview – 651-252-3000
Labor ready – Little Canada 651-917-7163
Senior Programs
Senior Linkage Line 1-800-333-2433 Senior Aging Intake Services – Catholic Charities - 651-222-2246
NAPS Registration – 60 years or older (651-484-8241) – Contact Second Harvest Heartland
Meals on Wheels (hot home delivered meals for seniors/disabled individuals) – 651-621-7431
Caddie Waiver Services – 651-266-4444
Alexandra House - Support for Abuse- Ages 50+ Helpline & Shelter – 763-780-2330
Disability Resources;
Disability Linkage Line – 1-866-333-2466 Social security office (disability) – social security, SSI, SSDI, RSDI – 1-800-772-1213 Goodwill Easter Seals - employment programs for disadvantaged workers - - 651-379-5800
Miscellaneous Resources:
CARE CREW – Sunrise United Methodist - 763-784-2097 – help w/misc. chores/ridesto and from food shelf for certain individuals.
Self Sufficiency Classes – free to public – 651-645-6445 Free Phone MN Hotline 612-293-8859
Angel Foundation – financial assistance for families suffering with cancer 612-627-9000
Auto CareBethlehem Baptist Church - 612-455-0800 Tax Help Prepare and Prosper–651-287-0187 and 1-800-543-7709
Educational Resources
Headstart – 651-603-5977 ECFE – 651-621-7420 GED/English Classes/ABE/Family Learning- 651-621-6250
NortheastYouth and Family Services – parenting classes – 651-486-3808
Mounds View Public Schools Student Information - Enrollment- 651-621-6013
Latino Community Support Services
CLUES – 651-379-4200or contact your child’s school to access translation and other services.
Veterans Assistance
Ramsey County
MN Dept. Of Veterans Affairs – Ramsey County Veterans Services Officer – 651-266-2545 – Primary point ofcontact for veterans and families seeking local, state and federal benefits
Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (651-291-8756) –Transitional and Permanent Housing
US Dept of Veterans Affairs National Hotline: 1-877-424-3838
Application Help - If you need assistance with applying for SNAP (foodstamps) or Medical Insurance please see a food shelf staff member to set you up with an appointment or call 651-621-7451. Outreach workers from Second Harvest and Portico are here on Tuesday afternoons to help with applications.