Statewide & System-Level Housing Programs

Coverage: Statewide Minnesota. This section keeps statewide housing search, emergency shelter routing, Coordinated Entry, rental assistance, DOC reentry planning, veterans housing, recovery housing, and supervision-aware housing guidance in one place so regional sections can focus on direct providers and local housing pathways.

✅ Verified Statewide Housing Search, Shelter Access & Reentry Planning

Minnesota Housing — Housing Help Official statewide starting point for people seeking housing help, rental assistance, Coordinated Entry contacts, veterans resources, public housing, and local assistance pathways.

Official State Portal Housing Help Rental Assistance

Access Minnesota Housing — Housing Help Use the correct local provider, county, or Coordinated Entry contact for local routing.

Bring ID, income, household, rent, eviction, utility, homelessness, shelter, disability, veteran, or housing-crisis documents Ask whether the agency can document referral, intake, waitlist, or service engagement

Area All 87 Minnesota counties

Minnesota Coordinated Entry System Coordinated Entry is the statewide homeless response pathway used by Continuums of Care to coordinate intake, assessment, prioritization, and referrals for people experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis. Access steps vary by region and population.

Coordinated Entry Housing Assessment Region-specific routing

Start Minnesota Housing — Coordinated Entry HB101 Coordinated Entry guide

Ask Access point, assessment steps, shelter access, diversion, rental assistance, waitlist rules, and documentation requirements Whether probation, parole, or supervised release status affects placement or verification

Area Statewide / Continuum-of-Care dependent

Housing Benefits 101 — Homeless Services Map Statewide tool that helps people identify Coordinated Entry access points and housing programs by region, household type, and situation. Useful when someone needs the correct access point instead of calling providers randomly.

Statewide Map Access Points Housing Programs

Search HB101 Coordinated Entry information Use the map to identify the correct local access point.

Ask Whether the listed access point covers your county, household type, veteran status, youth status, domestic violence status, or disability-related housing need Ask for written proof of assessment, referral, or waitlist status when available

Area Statewide Minnesota

United Way 2-1-1 Minnesota — Housing, Shelter & Basic Needs Referrals Statewide 24/7 referral pathway for people seeking housing, shelter, rent or utility help, food, health, mental-health, transportation, and local social-service connections by ZIP code or county.

Referral Line Shelter / Basic Needs ZIP Search

Contact 211unitedway.org Dial: 2-1-1

Ask Shelter referrals, rent help, utilities, food, transportation, ID support, treatment linkage, and county-specific housing agencies Ask whether a provider can give written proof of referral, intake, or waitlist status

Area Statewide Minnesota

HousingLink — Minnesota Affordable Rental Search Statewide affordable rental search tool for vacancies, subsidized housing information, waiting lists, accessibility filters, and property contacts. Not reentry-specific, but useful for identifying landlords and rental options.

Housing Search Affordable Rentals Screening varies

Search housinglink.org Use property-specific contacts and application instructions.

Ask Criminal-history screening, application fees, income requirements, waitlists, deposits, utilities, and move-in timeline Whether the property can provide written acceptance or lease documentation

Area Statewide Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Corrections — Reentry Services System-level reentry pathway for people preparing to return to the community or already under supervision. Housing-related help may be coordinated through facility caseworkers, supervision agents, reentry staff, or approved DOC-linked housing resources.

Reentry Services DOC Planning Referral-based

Learn MN DOC reentry services MN DOC housing stability & supports

Plan Release address, shelter backup, ID, medication, transportation, treatment, employment, and reporting plan Ask what housing options can be documented before release or before moving

Area Statewide / DOC and supervision-dependent

Minnesota DHS — Housing Programs & Homelessness Services State housing program information covering homelessness, supportive housing, transitional housing, rental assistance, and specialized housing supports. DHS also references Bridging Benefits for people at risk of homelessness who are leaving Minnesota correctional facilities.

Housing Programs Transitional Housing Bridging Benefits

Learn DHS housing programs and services Ask the local provider which program applies to the housing situation.

Ask Eligibility, referral route, transitional housing, rental assistance, housing stabilization, correctional-release supports, and current funding availability Whether supervision or reentry status affects documentation or placement options

Area Statewide / locally administered

🛠️ Eligible Recovery, Veterans, Private Housing & Confirm-First Paths

Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes Recovery housing may support reentry stabilization, especially when housing needs overlap with substance-use recovery. Each home has its own fees, drug testing, curfew, medication, employment, visitor, transportation, and supervision-compatibility rules.

Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval

Checklist Ask for current openings, fees, house rules, relapse policy, medication policy, and verification letter availability. Confirm whether residents on probation, parole, supervised release, pretrial, or court supervision are accepted.

Bring Recovery plan if applicable Full address, contact person, rules, program fees, and payment terms

Area Statewide / confirm by home

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans — Veteran Housing Services MACV provides housing services for Minnesota Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including housing support, case management, transitional housing, employment, and legal aid connections.

Veterans Housing Support Statewide Services

Contact MACV housing services mac-v.org

Bring Veteran status documentation, ID, income, housing-crisis details, and service-connected support information if available Ask whether coordination with probation, parole, or supervised release is available

Area Statewide / veteran eligibility dependent

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs — Homelessness & Prevention State veteran homelessness pathway connecting Veterans and families to housing resources, outreach, prevention, and partner services. Best used with MACV, county veteran service officers, 2-1-1, or VA homeless services.

Veterans Homelessness Prevention Eligibility varies

Start MDVA homelessness and prevention National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 877-424-3838

Ask Veteran housing outreach, shelter, SSVF-style support, case management, documentation, and county veteran service officer routing Ask whether supervision status affects placement or verification

Area Statewide / veteran eligibility dependent

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Apartments & Extended-Stay Options Independent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, apartments, extended stays, mobile homes, or private landlords. Screening, deposits, utilities, background checks, transportation, and address approval requirements vary by property and supervision status.

Independent Housing Screening varies Confirm address rules

Reminder Confirm address approval before paying deposits, application fees, or move-in costs. Ask for written rental terms before moving in.

Bring ID, income proof, references, and landlord or property contact information Proposed move-in date and transportation plan

Area Statewide Minnesota

Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing & Subsidized Housing Vouchers, public housing, and subsidized housing may provide longer-term stability but often involve waitlists, income rules, criminal-history screening, landlord participation, documentation, and local housing authority processes.

Long-Term Housing Voucher Pathways Waitlists common

Start HousingLink rental and waitlist search Minnesota Housing help page

Ask Waitlists, criminal-history screening, income limits, local preferences, landlord participation, and documentation rules Whether a pending supervision address can be reviewed before lease signing

Area Statewide / housing authority dependent

Rural, Northern & Greater Minnesota Housing Planning Some Minnesota counties have limited shelter beds, limited public transportation, seasonal housing pressure, long travel distances, or few reentry-specific programs. Nearby cities may be practical access points, but reporting, treatment, employment, and county restrictions must be checked first.

Rural Access Transportation Confirm placement

Check Reporting location, treatment schedule, work access, bus routes, winter travel, and ride options. Ask if an out-of-county address can be approved.

Prep Proposed address and weekly transportation plan Nearest shelter, recovery housing, service hub, or Coordinated Entry access point

Area Rural, northern, western, and southern Minnesota

Supervision-Aware Housing Approval People under probation, parole, supervised release, pretrial, treatment court, or other supervision may need residence approval before moving. A provider’s willingness to accept someone does not automatically mean the address is approved for supervision.

Address Planning Supervision-Aware Approval may apply

Contact Supervising officer, supervised release agent, case manager, court contact, treatment court contact, or facility reentry staff. Confirm approval rules before moving or paying deposits.

Prep Full address, landlord or program contact, rules, fees, and move-in date Transportation, treatment, work, no-contact, curfew, victim-safety, and reporting plan

Area Statewide Minnesota

Twin Cities Core

Counties: Hennepin and Ramsey. Cities and communities include Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Richfield, Edina, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, New Hope, Crystal, Robbinsdale, Maple Grove, Roseville, Maplewood, Little Canada, North St. Paul, White Bear Lake, Shoreview, Arden Hills, Falcon Heights, and nearby Twin Cities core communities.

✅ Verified Shelter, Reentry Housing & Housing-Linked Providers

RS Eden — Reentry Housing, Supportive Housing & Recovery Services Longstanding Twin Cities provider connected to housing, recovery, treatment, and justice-involved populations. Relevant for people needing structured reentry housing, sober living, supportive housing, treatment-linked housing, or stabilization support after incarceration or while under supervision.

Reentry Housing Recovery Support Twin Cities

Contact rseden.org Confirm the correct housing, treatment, or reentry program before referral.

Ask Program eligibility, openings, referral route, fees, treatment requirements, supervision compatibility, and verification letters Whether placement requires referral from supervision, treatment, county, or Coordinated Entry

Area Minneapolis / St. Paul / Twin Cities

Avivo Village — Indoor Shelter & Housing Pathway Minneapolis shelter model with private indoor dwellings and wraparound services for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Avivo also provides broader housing, recovery, employment, and stabilization services for people facing complex barriers.

Emergency Shelter Wraparound Services Referral route may apply

Access Avivo Village Avivo find help

Ask Shelter access, referral requirements, housing programs, Coordinated Entry route, recovery support, employment support, and documentation needs Whether Avivo can verify intake, referral, waitlist, or program participation for supervision

Area Minneapolis / Hennepin County

Catholic Charities Twin Cities — Higher Ground St. Paul Shelter Emergency shelter at Dorothy Day Place in St. Paul. Shelter bed access is routed through Ramsey County’s Shelter Entry & Diversion Team, making it an important confirm-first access point for people under supervision who need a documented shelter route.

Emergency Shelter Ramsey Routing St. Paul

Contact Higher Ground St. Paul Shelter Ramsey Shelter Entry & Diversion: (651) 266-1050

Ask Bed reservation process, shelter entry hours, documentation, program rules, storage, curfew, and verification of shelter contact Confirm supervision compatibility before travel or move-in planning

Area St. Paul / Ramsey County

Catholic Charities Twin Cities — Dorothy Day Residence Permanent supportive housing for single adults, veterans, youth ages 18–24, and people with complex medical conditions. This is not a same-day shelter option, but it is a key St. Paul supportive-housing pathway for longer-term stabilization.

Supportive Housing Veterans / Youth Eligibility-based

Learn Dorothy Day Residence Ask Catholic Charities or local housing navigation staff about current referral requirements.

Ask Eligibility, waitlist, referral source, documentation, rent requirements, supportive services, and whether supervision status affects placement Ask whether application or referral status can be documented

Area St. Paul / Ramsey County

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities — Shelter & Recovery Pathways St. Paul provider connected to emergency shelter, meals, recovery programming, and stabilization support. Relevant for people needing a structured faith-based shelter or recovery pathway, subject to program rules and supervision approval.

Shelter / Recovery Faith-Based Confirm rules

Contact ugmtc.org Call ahead for current intake, bed availability, and program-specific rules.

Ask Shelter access, recovery program requirements, identification, curfew, medications, employment schedule, case management, and verification letters Whether probation, parole, supervised release, or court status affects participation

Area St. Paul / Ramsey County

People Serving People — Family Shelter & Supportive Housing Minneapolis provider serving families experiencing homelessness through shelter, supportive housing, education, and family-centered services. Relevant when a justice-involved parent or caregiver needs a family-compatible housing pathway.

Family Shelter Supportive Housing Minneapolis

Contact peopleservingpeople.org Main shelter location: 614 S 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Ask Family shelter access, referral process, supportive housing, child-related documentation, safety planning, and case management Whether shelter stay or service engagement can be documented for supervision or court planning

Area Minneapolis / Hennepin County

🛠️ Confirm-first Youth, Families, Supportive Housing & Referral-Based Paths

Avenues for Youth — Shelter & Transitional Housing Twin Cities youth housing provider serving young people ages 16–24 who are experiencing homelessness. Programs include shelter, transitional housing, host homes, and supportive services. Age, program, and referral requirements must be confirmed.

Youth 16–24 Shelter / Transitional Eligibility-based

Contact avenuesforyouth.org Avenues programs

Ask Age eligibility, emergency bed availability, transitional housing, host homes, documentation, school/work requirements, and supervision compatibility Ask whether youth justice, juvenile justice, probation, or court involvement affects intake

Area Minneapolis / Twin Cities youth pathways

The Link — Youth Housing, Young Families & Justice-Involved Youth Support Youth-focused provider supporting young people and families experiencing homelessness, survivors of exploitation, and youth involved in the juvenile justice system. Housing programs may require referral through Hennepin County Coordinated Entry or program-specific intake.

Youth Housing Young Families Referral-based

Contact thelinkmn.org The Link housing programs

Ask Youth shelter, supportive housing, young families housing, Coordinated Entry referral route, eligibility, and documentation requirements Ask whether juvenile justice, probation, court involvement, or child-welfare history affects placement

Area Minneapolis / Hennepin County / Twin Cities youth programs

YouthLink — Youth Opportunity Center & Housing Navigation Minneapolis youth access point serving young people ages 16–24 experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Not every service is housing placement, but YouthLink is relevant for youth navigation, basic needs, referrals, and stabilization planning.

Youth 16–24 Navigation Service-fit varies

Contact youthlinkmn.org Ask for current housing navigation or referral options.

Ask Drop-in access, housing navigation, ID support, meals, case management, youth-specific referrals, and documentation of service engagement Ask whether probation, juvenile justice, or court involvement affects service planning

Area Minneapolis / Hennepin County

Simpson Housing Services — Shelter & Supportive Housing Minneapolis provider connected to shelter, supportive housing, and homeless-services support. Useful for people who need Hennepin County shelter or housing navigation, but current access steps and referral routes should be confirmed before travel.

Shelter / Housing Supportive Services Confirm access

Contact simpsonhousing.org Confirm current shelter and housing program access before referral.

Ask Shelter access, supportive housing, referral route, documentation, waitlist, household eligibility, and verification of service engagement Ask whether supervision status affects shelter or housing eligibility

Area Minneapolis / Hennepin County

The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center — Minneapolis Shelter Pathway Large Minneapolis shelter and social-services access point. Relevant as a same-region emergency shelter pathway, but intake rules, referrals, documentation, and supervision compatibility should be confirmed before arrival.

Emergency Shelter Basic Needs Confirm intake

Contact Harbor Light Center Call ahead to confirm shelter intake and access steps.

Ask Bed access, intake hours, ID requirements, curfew, meals, case management, and documentation of shelter stay Ask whether probation, parole, supervised release, or court status affects intake

Area Minneapolis / Hennepin County

Hennepin County Shelter & Housing Access Path County routing is important when direct providers are full, referral-based, family-specific, youth-specific, or tied to Coordinated Entry. Use county shelter and housing access pathways to confirm current options instead of assuming a provider has walk-in beds.

County Routing Shelter Access Confirm first

Start Hennepin County homelessness help Use county instructions for current shelter and housing access.

Ask Adult shelter, family shelter, youth options, Coordinated Entry assessment, documentation, and transportation-sensitive referrals Ask whether supervision status should be disclosed during shelter planning

Area Hennepin County

Ramsey County Shelter Entry & Diversion Team Ramsey County’s shelter access route for people seeking emergency shelter in St. Paul. This is especially important for people under supervision who need proof of contact, bed-reservation instructions, or a documented diversion pathway.

County Routing Shelter Entry Call first

Contact Call: (651) 266-1050 In-person access may be available through the St. Paul Opportunity Center depending on current hours.

Ask Shelter bed process, diversion options, required documents, eligibility, transportation, and verification of contact Ask whether probation, parole, supervised release, or court involvement affects shelter planning

Area St. Paul / Ramsey County

Greater Twin Cities Metro

Counties: Anoka, Dakota, Washington, Scott, Carver, and nearby suburban metro communities. Cities and communities include Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids, Fridley, Burnsville, Eagan, Apple Valley, Hastings, West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Stillwater, Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Oakdale, Shakopee, Prior Lake, Savage, Chaska, Chanhassen, Waconia, and surrounding suburban communities.

✅ Verified Shelter, Housing Navigation & County-Linked Providers

Stepping Stone Emergency Housing — Adult Shelter Anoka County emergency shelter serving adults age 18 and older who are experiencing homelessness. Stepping Stone states that it does not accept walk-ins and that people must call first for shelter access.

Adult Shelter Anoka County Call first

Contact steppingstoneeh.org Phone: 763-323-7006

Ask Current openings, phone intake, eligibility, ID requirements, case management, curfew, program rules, and verification of shelter contact Confirm supervision restrictions before relying on this address as a reporting residence

Area Anoka / Anoka County

HOPE 4 Youth — Youth Housing & Resource Center Anoka County youth homelessness provider serving young people ages 16–24 in the northern Twin Cities metro. Services include a resource center, basic needs, housing navigation, emergency shelter connections, long-term housing support, and HOPE Place transitional housing.

Youth 16–24 Housing Navigation Transitional Housing

Contact HOPE 4 Youth Resource Center HOPE 4 Youth housing Phone: 763-323-2066

Ask Age eligibility, housing navigation, HOPE Place openings, shelter options, case management, school/work expectations, and documentation requirements Ask whether juvenile justice, probation, court, or child-welfare involvement affects intake

Area Anoka / Coon Rapids / Northern Twin Cities metro

Family Promise of Anoka County — Family Shelter Pathway Family-focused shelter and homelessness response pathway listed by Anoka County for families experiencing homelessness. Relevant when a justice-involved parent or caregiver needs a family-compatible shelter route.

Family Shelter Children / Caregivers Confirm intake

Contact familypromiseanoka.org Phone: 763-568-7365

Ask Family eligibility, intake steps, household documentation, school stability, case management, shelter timeline, and referrals Ask whether shelter contact or waitlist status can be documented for supervision or court planning

Area Anoka County

Dakota County — Emergency Shelter & Street Outreach Pathway Dakota County partners with local agencies for emergency shelter, street outreach, and homelessness resources. Shelter resources are limited and eligibility-based, so county routing is important before contacting providers or traveling.

County Routing Emergency Shelter Limited availability

Start Dakota County emergency shelter Housing assistance / coordinated assessment: 651-554-5751

Ask Emergency shelter options, coordinated assessment, street outreach, youth resources, family shelter, documentation, and eligibility criteria Ask whether probation, parole, supervised release, or court involvement affects placement planning

Area Dakota County

CAP Agency — Dakota County Housing Options Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver, and Dakota Counties owns and manages limited housing for qualified people and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, with housing located in South St. Paul, Burnsville, and Savage.

Housing Units Dakota County Coordinated assessment

Contact CAP Dakota housing options Dakota County: 651-554-5751 CAP Dakota office: 651-322-3500

Ask Coordinated assessment, current openings, eligibility, rent requirements, documentation, case management, and location-specific rules Ask whether a proposed placement can be reviewed before move-in or payment

Area South St. Paul / Burnsville / Savage / Dakota County

Washington County HOST — Homeless Outreach Services Team County access point for single adults, families, and youth seeking homelessness and housing support in Washington County. HOST is the practical starting point for shelter, outreach, housing navigation, and referrals.

County Access Point Outreach Housing Navigation

Contact Washington County homeless resources HOST: 651-430-6488

Ask Shelter access, outreach, coordinated access, housing navigation, family shelter, youth shelter, eviction-related support, and documentation Ask whether supervision status should be disclosed during shelter or address planning

Area Washington County

🛠️ Confirm-first Domestic Violence, Youth, Family & Prevention Pathways

Alexandra House — Domestic Violence Shelter & Advocacy Anoka County domestic violence shelter and advocacy pathway for survivors and their children. Relevant when housing need is tied to domestic violence, coercive control, stalking, sexual violence, or safety planning.

DV Shelter Safety Planning Confidential access

Contact alexandrahouse.org 24-hour helpline: 763-780-2330

Ask Emergency shelter, advocacy, safety planning, court accompaniment, protection orders, children’s needs, and confidential documentation Ask how to coordinate safely with probation, parole, court, or case management if needed

Area Anoka County / northern metro

360 Communities — Lewis House & Outreach Services Dakota County domestic violence and sexual violence shelter and advocacy pathway. Lewis House is survivor-focused and should be used when housing instability is connected to domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking, or safety concerns.

DV Shelter Advocacy Safety-first access

Contact Lewis House 24/7 hotline: 651-452-7288

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, court support, protection-order assistance, referrals, and confidential coordination Ask how to document shelter contact without compromising survivor safety

Area Eagan / Hastings / Dakota County

CAP Agency — Scott & Carver Housing Options CAP Agency helps qualified individuals and families in Scott and Carver Counties with homelessness prevention, rental assistance, deposit help, energy assistance, housing search support, and navigation for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

FHPAP / Prevention Housing Search Funding-limited

Contact Scott & Carver housing options Scott / Carver office: 952-496-2125 738 1st Ave E, Shakopee, MN 55379

Ask FHPAP prescreening, rent assistance, deposit help, housing search, eligibility, documentation, waitlists, and current funding availability Ask whether service engagement can be documented for supervision or court compliance planning

Area Scott County / Carver County

Carver County Housing Resources County housing resource pathway for residents needing rent assistance, deposit assistance, homelessness prevention, and housing support. Carver County notes that it does not have homeless shelters, so prevention, CAP Agency referral, and regional shelter planning are important.

County Housing Aid Prevention No local shelter beds

Start Carver County housing resources Carver County housing programs

Ask Rent assistance, deposit help, prevention aid, referrals, application documents, income rules, and shelter alternatives outside the county Ask how to document housing-search efforts for supervision if immediate shelter is unavailable

Area Chaska / Chanhassen / Waconia / Carver County

Washington County Family Shelter Access — St. Andrew’s Resource Center / Solid Ground Washington County identifies specific access points for families seeking shelter, including St. Andrew’s Resource Center and Solid Ground-related coordinated access. This is a family-specific confirm-first route rather than a generic walk-in shelter listing.

Family Shelter Coordinated Access In-person / call rules

Contact Washington County access points St. Andrew’s Resource Center: 651-762-9124 Solid Ground

Ask Family shelter access, in-person requirements, household documents, children’s needs, coordinated access, and shelter diversion options Ask whether a family shelter contact, referral, or waitlist status can be documented

Area Washington County

Solid Ground — Family Housing & Supportive Services Family-focused nonprofit serving Ramsey and Washington County pathways through coordinated referrals. Relevant for families needing housing stability, supportive services, and longer-term stabilization after homelessness.

Families Supportive Housing Coordinated referral

Contact solidgroundmn.org Use Coordinated Entry / county access instructions before assuming direct placement.

Ask Family eligibility, referral route, housing program fit, supportive services, waitlist, required documents, and supervision-related coordination Ask whether application or referral status can be documented

Area Washington County / Ramsey County pathways

Washington County Emergency Housing Services Building — Adult Shelter Pathway Washington County is developing an Emergency Housing Services Building in Stillwater where Stepping Stone is expected to provide 24/7 emergency shelter and supportive services for adults experiencing homelessness. Confirm operational status, opening date, and access rules before referral.

Adult Shelter Pathway Stillwater Confirm status

Check Washington County EHSB project Stepping Stone Washington County EHSB

Ask Whether the building is accepting residents, how adults access beds, required documents, case management, transportation, and verification of shelter contact Confirm supervision compatibility before listing as a proposed residence

Area Stillwater / Washington County

Central Minnesota

Counties: Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Wright, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Crow Wing, Todd, Wadena, Cass, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Pope, Douglas, and nearby Central Minnesota communities. Cities and communities include St. Cloud, Waite Park, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, St. Joseph, Elk River, Monticello, Buffalo, Little Falls, Brainerd, Baxter, Willmar, Litchfield, Glenwood, Alexandria, Long Prairie, Wadena, and surrounding rural communities.

✅ Verified Shelter, Coordinated Access & Housing-Linked Providers

Central Minnesota Housing Partnership — Coordinated Entry Regional Coordinated Entry pathway for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in Central Minnesota. CMHP’s pathway helps connect people to assessment, referral, housing navigation, and local homeless-response resources.

Coordinated Entry Central Minnesota Call to connect

Contact CMHP Continuum of Care Coordinated Entry: 1-866-560-7464

Ask Coordinated Entry assessment, shelter access, housing navigation, waitlist rules, county coverage, and documentation requirements Ask whether probation, parole, supervised release, or court status affects placement or verification

Area Central Minnesota / Continuum-of-Care dependent

Catholic Charities of St. Cloud — Housing Services Central Minnesota provider offering housing assistance that may include transitional housing for women and children, affordable housing, low-income housing, mental health housing, homeless youth support, and housing help for people with disabilities.

Housing Services Central MN Multiple Programs

Contact Catholic Charities housing services ccstcloud.org

Ask Program eligibility, referral source, transitional housing, family housing, youth housing, mental-health housing, disability-related housing, documentation, and waitlists Ask whether program participation or referral status can be documented for supervision

Area St. Cloud / Central Minnesota counties

Place of Hope Ministries — Shelter & Transitional Programming St. Cloud faith-based shelter and transitional programming provider. State resource listings describe temporary shelter and Living Hope residential shelter programming for people transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing, including mothers with children, single women, single men, and veterans.

Emergency Shelter Transitional Programming St. Cloud

Contact placeofhopeministries.com Phone: 320-203-7881 511 9th Ave N, St. Cloud, MN 56303

Ask Current bed availability, intake process, program rules, faith-based requirements if any, curfew, documentation, and verification of shelter contact Confirm supervision compatibility before using the address for residence approval

Area St. Cloud / Stearns County

The Dream Center — St. Cloud Housing Support Beds St. Cloud housing-support program with single-room occupancy beds and on-site structure. The Dream Center describes housing support beds, meals, sign-in/sign-out procedures, medication management, and staffed program space.

Housing Support Single Rooms Program rules apply

Learn Dream Center housing program 529 16th Ave N, St. Cloud, MN 56303

Ask Eligibility, openings, housing support requirements, meals, medication procedures, sign-in/sign-out rules, fees, and referral route Ask whether supervision status affects approval or documentation

Area St. Cloud / Stearns County

Lutheran Social Service — St. Cloud Youth Resource Center Resource center for youth ages 16–24 experiencing homelessness. Services may include basic needs, food, clothing, showers, laundry, technology access, housing navigation, and connection to youth-specific supports.

Youth 16–24 Resource Center Housing Navigation

Contact St. Cloud Youth Resource Center Confirm current hours before travel.

Ask Drop-in hours, housing navigation, youth shelter referrals, ID help, school/work supports, documentation, and case-management options Ask whether juvenile justice, probation, or court involvement affects housing planning

Area St. Cloud / Central Minnesota youth pathway

Lutheran Social Service — Brainerd Youth Shelter Services Brainerd-area youth homelessness service offering round-the-clock support and resources for youth who have run away or are experiencing homelessness. Relevant for younger people needing safety planning, emergency youth support, and housing-resource connection.

Youth Shelter Support Brainerd Area Youth-specific

Contact Brainerd youth shelter services Emergency Youth Hotline: confirm through LSS before referral.

Ask Age eligibility, shelter support, youth hotline, safety planning, transportation, family reunification if safe, housing plan, and documentation Ask how court, probation, juvenile justice, or child-welfare status should be handled

Area Brainerd / Crow Wing County / Central Minnesota youth pathway

🛠️ Confirm-first County, Youth, Board-and-Care & Rural Housing Paths

Tri-CAP — Benton, Sherburne & Stearns Housing Assistance Regional community action pathway for housing, homeless prevention, energy assistance, transportation, and related stabilization support in the St. Cloud area. Useful when a person needs rent, deposit, prevention, or resource navigation rather than immediate shelter only.

Prevention / Assistance Regional CAP Funding-limited

Contact tricap.org Phone: 888-765-5597 1210 23rd Ave S, Waite Park, MN 56387

Ask Rent help, deposit assistance, housing search, prevention funding, energy assistance, transportation, documentation, and referral rules Ask whether service engagement can be documented for supervision or court planning

Area Benton / Sherburne / Stearns counties

Anna Marie’s Alliance — Domestic Violence Shelter & Advocacy St. Cloud-area domestic violence shelter and advocacy pathway for survivors and children. Relevant when housing instability is connected to domestic abuse, stalking, coercive control, sexual violence, or safety concerns.

DV Shelter Safety Planning Confidential access

Contact annamaries.org 24-hour crisis line: 320-253-6900

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, court support, children’s needs, protection orders, and confidential documentation Ask how to coordinate safely with supervision, court, or case management if needed

Area St. Cloud / Central Minnesota

Murphy’s Board and Care — St. Cloud Central Minnesota housing resource guide lists Murphy’s Board and Care in St. Cloud as a male-only board-and-care option. This should be treated as confirm-first housing because availability, eligibility, rules, fees, and supervision compatibility must be verified directly.

Board-and-Care Male-only listed Verify directly

Contact 1101 3rd St N, St. Cloud, MN 56303 Phone: 320-251-6567

Ask Openings, eligibility, fees, lease or program terms, house rules, medications, visitors, curfew, and verification letters Confirm address approval with supervision before payment or move-in

Area St. Cloud / Stearns County

Nouis Home — Little Falls Central Minnesota housing resource guide lists Nouis Home in Little Falls as serving men and women. Treat as confirm-first housing because direct verification is needed for current availability, eligibility, program rules, and supervision approval.

Board-and-Care Men / Women listed Verify directly

Contact 308 1st St N, Little Falls, MN 56345 Phone: 320-632-3867

Ask Openings, eligibility, fees, program rules, lease terms, medication policy, visitors, curfew, and verification documentation Confirm whether probation, parole, supervised release, or court status affects approval

Area Little Falls / Morrison County

Project Forward — Princeton / Milaca Area Central Minnesota housing resource guide lists Project Forward in the Princeton/Milaca area as serving males and male veterans. Treat as confirm-first housing and verify current availability, intake, eligibility, rules, and supervision compatibility directly.

Male Housing Veterans listed Verify directly

Contact Princeton / Milaca area Phone: 763-482-1514

Ask Openings, male-only requirements, veteran eligibility if applicable, fees, house rules, documentation, and referral requirements Confirm address approval with supervision before move-in

Area Princeton / Milaca / Central Minnesota

Wright County Housing & Homeless Resource Pathway Wright County often requires county-level and regional navigation because direct shelter beds may be limited and nearby metro or Central Minnesota providers may be used. Start with county housing resources, Coordinated Entry, prevention aid, and local referrals before paying for private options.

County Routing Housing Navigation Confirm local options

Start Use county human services, Coordinated Entry, or local housing navigation contacts for current options. Ask whether nearby St. Cloud, Sherburne, Anoka, or metro options are appropriate.

Ask Shelter access, rent help, deposit help, housing search, transportation, documentation, and out-of-county approval issues Confirm supervision approval before relocating to another county

Area Buffalo / Monticello / Wright County

West-Central Minnesota Housing Search Pathway For Alexandria, Glenwood, Willmar, Litchfield, and surrounding rural communities, housing options may depend on county human services, local community action agencies, Coordinated Entry, faith-based shelters, private rentals, and prevention funding. Confirm current local access before travel.

Rural Access County Navigation Confirm-first

Check County human services, local Coordinated Entry access, community action programs, and current shelter lists. Use HousingLink for affordable rental searches and document all housing-search contacts.

Prep ID, income proof, benefit letters, supervision contact information, application fee plan, transportation plan, and proposed address details Ask whether out-of-county housing can be approved before relocating

Area Alexandria / Glenwood / Willmar / Litchfield / West-Central Minnesota

Northeast Minnesota

Counties: St. Louis, Carlton, Itasca, Lake, Cook, Koochiching, Aitkin, and nearby Arrowhead communities. Cities and communities include Duluth, Hermantown, Proctor, Cloquet, Carlton, Moose Lake, Hibbing, Virginia, Eveleth, Mountain Iron, Grand Rapids, International Falls, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Grand Marais, Aitkin, and surrounding rural, North Shore, Iron Range, and Arrowhead communities.

✅ Verified Shelter, Housing Services & Arrowhead Access Points

CHUM Duluth — Emergency Shelter & Housing Services Duluth’s primary emergency shelter and housing-services provider for people experiencing homelessness. CHUM offers shelter for single adults and family shelter in Duluth, with housing advocates and housing-services programs for people without stable housing.

Emergency Shelter Family Shelter Housing Services

Contact CHUM shelter CHUM housing services Phone: 218-720-6521

Ask Adult shelter access, family shelter access, housing advocacy, intake steps, bed availability, required documents, curfew, storage, and verification letters Confirm whether probation, parole, supervised release, or court status affects shelter or housing planning

Area Duluth / St. Louis County

CHUM / Steve O’Neil Apartments — Family Supportive Housing Pathway Permanent supportive housing pathway for families with children who have experienced homelessness. This is not a same-day shelter listing, but it is a key Duluth stabilization pathway for families needing longer-term housing and support.

Family Housing Supportive Housing Referral-based

Learn CHUM family shelter information Ask CHUM housing advocates about current family housing pathways.

Ask Family shelter, supportive housing referral, eligibility, children’s documentation, income requirements, waitlist, and housing-stability supports Ask whether referral or application status can be documented for supervision or court planning

Area Duluth / St. Louis County

Grace House of Itasca County — Emergency Shelter Grand Rapids shelter serving single adults, couples without children, and families. Minnesota resource listings identify Grace House as accepting some individuals with criminal histories re-entering the general public from a correctional facility, while also noting restrictions for crimes against children.

Emergency Shelter Reentry-aware listing Eligibility restrictions

Contact gracehousemn.org Grace House services Phone: 218-326-2790

Ask Bed availability, eligibility, criminal-history restrictions, length of stay, meals, transportation help, case management, and referral documentation Confirm supervision compatibility before using the address for residence approval

Area Grand Rapids / Itasca County

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency — Homeless & Prevention Services AEOA provides emergency shelter, help finding housing, financial assistance, counseling, case management, and prevention or rehousing services across parts of the Arrowhead region. Minnesota resource listings identify services for Cook, Lake, and St. Louis Counties outside the City of Duluth.

Emergency Shelter Prevention / Rehousing Arrowhead Region

Contact AEOA homeless and prevention Housing programs: AEOA housing Phone: 218-263-8487

Ask Emergency shelter access, prevention aid, rehousing, case management, financial assistance, housing search, county coverage, and documentation requirements Ask whether a housing screen, referral, or service engagement can be documented for supervision

Area Hibbing / Virginia / St. Louis County outside Duluth / Cook / Lake

AEOA Bill’s House — Iron Range Shelter Pathway Iron Range shelter pathway operated by AEOA for northern St. Louis County. Use this as a confirm-first option for people in Virginia, Hibbing, Eveleth, Mountain Iron, and nearby communities where formal shelter options are limited.

Iron Range Shelter AEOA Confirm availability

Start AEOA homeless and prevention Phone: 218-263-8487

Ask Current shelter location, intake process, bed availability, housing screen, transportation, documentation, rules, and verification of contact Confirm whether supervision status affects eligibility or address approval

Area Virginia / Hibbing / Iron Range / northern St. Louis County

St. Louis County — Housing & Homelessness Programs County housing and homelessness program team providing information on Continuum of Care, Coordinated Entry, Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program, supportive housing, and related homeless-response resources for St. Louis County communities.

County Housing Team Coordinated Entry FHPAP / Supportive Housing

Start St. Louis County housing and homelessness Use county guidance for current program routing.

Ask Coordinated Entry, prevention assistance, supportive housing, shelter referrals, county coverage, documentation, and housing-navigation options Ask how probation, parole, supervised release, or court status should be disclosed during housing planning

Area Duluth / Iron Range / St. Louis County

🛠️ Confirm-first Survivor Housing, Rural Shelter Paths & Supportive Housing

North Shore Horizons / New Beginnings — Survivor Supportive Housing Two Harbors provider offering domestic and sexual violence advocacy, crisis services, referrals, and New Beginnings supportive housing for survivors seeking safe and stable housing. Best used when housing need is tied to domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, trafficking, or safety planning.

Survivor Housing Supportive Housing Safety-first access

Contact northshorehorizons.org Lake County listing Phone: 218-834-5929

Ask Supportive housing, advocacy, safety planning, crisis services, legal advocacy, confidential referrals, and documentation that does not compromise safety Ask how to coordinate safely with probation, parole, court, or case management if needed

Area Two Harbors / Lake County / North Shore

Safe Haven Shelter & Resource Center — Duluth Survivor Shelter Pathway Duluth-area domestic violence shelter and advocacy pathway for survivors and children. Use when housing instability is connected to domestic violence, coercive control, stalking, or safety concerns. Confirm confidential access procedures before disclosing location or travel details.

DV Shelter Safety Planning Confidential access

Contact safehavenshelter.org Call the current crisis or advocacy line listed by Safe Haven.

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, legal advocacy, children’s needs, protection orders, confidential transportation, and survivor-centered referrals Ask how to document shelter contact safely if court or supervision proof is needed

Area Duluth / St. Louis County

Center City Housing — Duluth Supportive Housing Pathway Duluth supportive-housing provider identified in local housing resource lists. Relevant for people needing longer-term supportive housing or housing assistance, but placement, openings, eligibility, and referral route should be verified directly.

Supportive Housing Duluth Verify referral route

Contact 105 1/2 W 1st St, Duluth, MN 55802 Phone: 218-722-7161

Ask Eligibility, current openings, referral process, housing support, case management, lease terms, fees, documentation, and waitlist status Confirm whether supervision status affects approval or placement

Area Duluth / St. Louis County

Brightwater Health Homeless Program — Duluth Housing Assistance Duluth housing-assistance pathway for individuals with mental illness, identified in local community resource lists. This should be treated as a confirm-first supportive-service option because eligibility, openings, referral source, and documentation requirements may vary.

Mental Health Housing Support Housing Assistance Eligibility-based

Contact 120 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55802 Phone: 218-728-4491

Ask Eligibility, referral route, mental-health documentation, housing assistance, case management, openings, waitlist, and verification letters Ask whether probation, parole, supervised release, or court status affects housing planning

Area Duluth / St. Louis County

Koochiching County / International Falls Housing Search Pathway For International Falls and surrounding border communities, formal shelter and reentry-specific housing options may be limited. Use county human services, local community resources, Coordinated Entry access, and confirm-first provider calls before traveling long distances.

Rural Access County Navigation Limited shelter infrastructure

Check County human services, local community resource centers, regional Coordinated Entry, and current shelter lists. Ask whether Grand Rapids, Hibbing, Virginia, Duluth, or other regional options are realistic.

Prep ID, income proof, benefits, proposed address, phone numbers called, transportation plan, and supervision contact information Confirm out-of-county placement rules before relocating

Area International Falls / Koochiching County

Aitkin County Rural Housing Search Pathway Aitkin County may require a rural housing-search strategy using county human services, Coordinated Entry access, nearby regional shelters, prevention funding, private room rentals, and transportation planning. Confirm all options before paying deposits or traveling.

Rural Housing County Navigation Confirm-first

Check County human services, local housing resources, regional Coordinated Entry, and nearby Brainerd, Grand Rapids, or Duluth options. Use documented calls and written responses when immediate beds are unavailable.

Prep Application documents, income proof, transportation plan, proposed address, landlord or provider contact, and supervision requirements Ask whether nearby out-of-county housing can be approved

Area Aitkin / McGregor / northeast-central Minnesota

Cook County / Grand Marais Housing Search Pathway Cook County and Grand Marais have rural and seasonal housing pressures, limited shelter infrastructure, and long travel distances. Start with local human services, North Shore provider referrals, Coordinated Entry access, and a documented housing-search plan.

North Shore Rural Seasonal Housing Pressure Confirm-first

Check Cook County human services, North Shore Horizons when safety-related, AEOA regional access, and regional Coordinated Entry contacts. Ask whether Lake County, Duluth, or Iron Range alternatives are feasible.

Prep Transportation plan, winter travel plan, employment/treatment access, proposed address, landlord contact, and all provider call notes Confirm residence approval before moving out of county

Area Grand Marais / Cook County / North Shore

Northwest Minnesota

Counties: Beltrami, Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk, Red Lake, Pennington, Marshall, Roseau, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Otter Tail, Wilkin, and nearby northwest communities. Cities and communities include Bemidji, Moorhead, Detroit Lakes, Crookston, East Grand Forks, Thief River Falls, Roseau, Warroad, International border communities, Park Rapids, Mahnomen, Ada, Warren, Hallock, Baudette, Fergus Falls, Breckenridge, and surrounding rural communities.

✅ Verified Shelter, Housing Navigation & Northwest Access Points

Churches United — Micah’s Mission Emergency Shelter Moorhead shelter pathway serving men, women, and families experiencing homelessness. Churches United states that people seeking a bed should call directly to be placed on the bed list, and that apartment programs such as Bright Sky and Silver Lining use Coordinated Entry.

Emergency Shelter Men / Women / Families Call for bed list

Contact churches-united.org Shelter bed list: 218-656-7495 1901 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560

Ask Bed list process, intake time, ID requirements, shelter rules, family placement, storage, curfew, and documentation of shelter contact Confirm supervision compatibility before listing this as a proposed residence

Area Moorhead / Clay County / Fargo-Moorhead region

Churches United — Bright Sky & Silver Lining Apartments Supportive apartment pathways connected to Churches United in Moorhead. Access is through the Coordinated Entry System rather than direct same-day placement, making documentation and referral status important for people under supervision.

Supportive Housing Apartments Coordinated Entry

Start Churches United housing programs Ask shelter or housing staff how apartment referrals are handled.

Ask Coordinated Entry referral route, apartment eligibility, waitlist, required documents, supportive services, and verification of referral status Ask whether criminal-history or supervision status affects placement review

Area Moorhead / Clay County

Nameless Coalition for the Homeless — The Wolfe Center Bemidji temporary shelter pathway for people who are homeless or need a place to stay. Minnesota resource listings describe the Wolfe Center as a nighttime shelter, seasonal from October through May, with showers and laundry available onsite.

Emergency Shelter Seasonal Shelter Confirm current hours

Contact namelesscoalition.org 522 America Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601

Ask Season dates, nightly intake, bed availability, intoxication policy, showers, laundry, rules, storage, and verification of shelter contact Confirm whether probation, parole, supervised release, or court status affects shelter planning

Area Bemidji / Beltrami County

Nameless Coalition — The New Day Center Bemidji drop-in center for adults age 18 and older. Useful for daytime stability, service navigation, basic needs, and documented service engagement when shelter beds or longer-term housing are not immediately available.

Drop-In Center Adults 18+ Service Navigation

Contact Nameless Coalition 722 15th St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 Phone: 218-444-8124

Ask Drop-in hours, basic needs, showers, laundry, housing referrals, shelter connection, documentation, and service-navigation support Ask whether staff can document contact or referral attempts for supervision planning

Area Bemidji / Beltrami County

Village of Hope — Family Emergency Shelter Bemidji emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness, developed by Ours to Serve House of Hospitality. This is a family-specific pathway and should be contacted directly for current openings, eligibility, and family documentation requirements.

Family Shelter Emergency Shelter Confirm openings

Contact bemidjivillageofhope.org Use current website contact instructions before travel.

Ask Family eligibility, openings, intake process, children’s documents, school stability, case management, length of stay, and verification letters Ask whether probation, parole, supervised release, or court status affects family placement planning

Area Bemidji / Beltrami County families

BI-CAP — Supportive Housing Programs BI-CAP’s supportive housing programs use multiple funding sources and may include prevention, case management, rental subsidies, and housing stability support. This is useful for Beltrami and Cass County residents who need a stabilization plan beyond emergency shelter.

Supportive Housing Case Management Rental Subsidies

Contact BI-CAP supportive housing Confirm county coverage and intake requirements directly.

Ask Eligibility, housing stability services, rental assistance, prevention, case management, documentation, and current program availability Ask whether supervision status affects eligibility or service documentation

Area Beltrami County / Cass County

🛠️ Confirm-first Rural, Family, Supportive Housing & Border-Region Paths

Housing Matters — Beltrami County Supportive Housing Pathway Bemidji-area nonprofit focused on stable housing for people experiencing long-term homelessness. This is a confirm-first supportive housing path because eligibility, openings, referral source, and documentation requirements must be verified.

Long-Term Homelessness Supportive Housing Verify referral route

Contact housingmattersmn.org Ask for the current referral or contact process.

Ask Eligibility, long-term homelessness criteria, housing support, case management, referral route, waitlist, and verification of service engagement Confirm whether supervision status affects housing approval or documentation

Area Bemidji / Beltrami County

Bemidji HRA / Beltrami Housing Assistance Pathways Bemidji-area housing authority and local assistance pathways may support rental assistance, housing stability, and specialized programs for people at risk of homelessness. Eligibility and openings vary, and many pathways are not immediate shelter.

Rental Assistance Housing Authority Waitlists may apply

Check Use Bemidji HRA, Beltrami County resources, and local housing navigators for current assistance options. Ask about rental assistance, voucher waitlists, Bridges-type supports, and housing search help.

Ask Eligibility, income limits, waitlists, required documents, criminal-history screening, and landlord participation Confirm residence approval before signing a lease or paying deposits

Area Bemidji / Beltrami County

Clay County / Moorhead Housing Search Pathway For people in Moorhead and Clay County, shelter access may begin with Churches United, while longer-term housing may require county human services, Coordinated Entry, rental assistance, or apartment searches across the Fargo-Moorhead area.

County Routing Fargo-Moorhead Confirm-first

Check Clay County human services, Churches United, local housing navigators, and regional affordable-rental searches. Confirm whether out-of-state Fargo options are allowed before relying on them.

Prep ID, income proof, benefit letters, application fee plan, proposed address, and transportation plan Ask whether a North Dakota address can be approved if supervision is in Minnesota

Area Moorhead / Clay County / Fargo-Moorhead region

Polk County / Crookston / East Grand Forks Housing Search Pathway For Crookston, East Grand Forks, and nearby communities, housing may depend on county human services, local community action programs, prevention aid, private rentals, and nearby regional options. Confirm current shelter and housing access before travel.

Rural Access County Navigation Limited direct shelter

Check Polk County human services, local housing assistance, East Grand Forks/Crookston community resources, and regional Coordinated Entry contacts. Ask whether Grand Forks-area options are allowed if supervision is Minnesota-based.

Prep Transportation plan, proposed address, income proof, housing-search notes, provider call log, and supervision contact information Confirm out-of-county or out-of-state placement rules before relocating

Area Crookston / East Grand Forks / Polk County

Northern Border Counties Housing Search Pathway For Thief River Falls, Roseau, Warroad, Hallock, Baudette, Warren, and other border-region communities, direct shelter infrastructure may be limited. A realistic plan may combine county human services, local community action programs, regional shelter referrals, private rentals, and transportation planning.

Border Region Rural Housing Long-distance planning

Check County human services, local crisis/housing resources, regional Coordinated Entry access, and nearby Bemidji, Crookston, Grand Forks, or Fargo-Moorhead alternatives. Document each call and ask for written referral or waitlist proof where available.

Prep ID, income proof, phone access, transportation plan, winter travel plan, proposed address, and supervision reporting plan Ask supervision before moving counties or relying on out-of-area housing

Area Thief River Falls / Roseau / Warroad / Baudette / Hallock / border counties

Detroit Lakes, Park Rapids & Lakes-Area Rural Housing Pathway For Becker, Mahnomen, Norman, Clearwater, and Hubbard Counties, housing searches may require county human services, local community action programs, private room rentals, affordable rental waitlists, faith-based resources, and regional shelter coordination.

Lakes Area Rural Access Confirm local options

Check County human services, regional Coordinated Entry access, HousingLink rentals, local CAP agencies, and nearby Bemidji, Moorhead, or Fergus Falls shelter routes. Ask whether transportation barriers affect eligibility or referral timing.

Prep Provider call log, proposed address, landlord contact, employment or treatment schedule, transportation plan, and income documents Confirm residence approval before paying deposits or moving

Area Detroit Lakes / Park Rapids / Mahnomen / Ada / Bagley / northwest lakes area

Otter Tail / Wilkin County Housing Search Pathway For Fergus Falls, Breckenridge, and surrounding communities, housing access may depend on county human services, local nonprofit referrals, affordable rental searches, prevention funding, and nearby regional shelter options in Moorhead or Central Minnesota.

County Navigation Rural / Regional Confirm-first

Check County human services, local housing-assistance providers, regional Coordinated Entry, and affordable rental contacts. Confirm whether Moorhead, St. Cloud, or other regional options are realistic before travel.

Prep ID, income proof, rental history, supervision conditions, proposed address, transportation plan, and housing-search documentation Ask about out-of-county placement before relocating

Area Fergus Falls / Breckenridge / Otter Tail / Wilkin counties

Southwest Minnesota

Counties: Blue Earth, Nicollet, Le Sueur, Brown, Watonwan, Martin, Faribault, Freeborn, Waseca, Steele, Rice, Lyon, Redwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine, Lincoln, Pipestone, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Rock, Jackson, Chippewa, Swift, Lac qui Parle, Big Stone, and nearby southwest and south-central communities. Cities and communities include Mankato, North Mankato, St. Peter, New Ulm, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Waseca, Owatonna, Faribault, Marshall, Redwood Falls, Olivia, Granite Falls, Montevideo, Benson, Madison, Ortonville, Pipestone, Slayton, Windom, Worthington, Luverne, and Jackson.

✅ Verified Shelter, Housing Navigation & Southwest Access Points

Partners for Housing — Mankato Emergency Shelters Mankato shelter and housing provider operating emergency shelter for individuals and families. Shelter staff work with guests on housing barriers and housing stability, and the organization states that shelter and housing staff can conduct Coordinated Entry assessments.

Emergency Shelter Housing Advocates Coordinated Entry

Contact Partners for Housing emergency shelters Mankato shelter staff: 507-387-4061 Office: 514 S Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56001

Ask Bed availability, intake process, shelter location, family placement, documents, curfew, case management, housing advocacy, and verification of shelter contact Confirm whether probation, parole, supervised release, or court status affects shelter or housing planning

Area Mankato / Blue Earth County

Partners for Housing — Union Street Place / St. Peter Shelter Pathway St. Peter shelter pathway connected to Partners for Housing. Useful for people in Nicollet County or nearby communities needing emergency shelter, housing advocacy, and a documented housing-stability plan.

Emergency Shelter St. Peter Call first

Contact Partners for Housing shelters St. Peter shelter staff: 507-931-3100

Ask Bed availability, shelter intake, program rules, household eligibility, transportation, case management, and verification of contact Ask whether a proposed shelter stay can be reviewed by supervision before arrival

Area St. Peter / Nicollet County

CADA — Domestic & Sexual Violence Shelter and Advocacy Mankato-area survivor shelter and advocacy pathway for people fleeing domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, or sex trafficking. Blue Earth County housing materials describe CADA as operating 24/7 and providing free, confidential services to victims and survivors.

Survivor Shelter 24/7 Advocacy Confidential access

Contact cadamn.org Call the current CADA crisis or advocacy line listed by CADA before travel.

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, protection orders, legal advocacy, children’s needs, confidential transportation, and safe documentation Ask how to coordinate safely with probation, parole, court, or case management if needed

Area Mankato / South-central Minnesota survivor pathway

United Community Action Partnership — Marshall Emergency Shelter / The Refuge UCAP emergency shelter and housing-stabilization pathway for southwest Minnesota. UCAP states that people needing emergency shelter in the southwest region should call the Marshall office and that limited motel stays may be used as a short-term solution while developing a longer-term housing plan.

Emergency Shelter Motel Stays Housing Stabilization

Contact UCAP emergency shelter Marshall office: 507-537-1415 Main line: 800-992-1710

Ask Emergency shelter access, motel-stay availability, intake process, employment and housing search help, rental assistance, documents, and verification letters Ask whether supervision status affects shelter, motel, or housing-stabilization planning

Area Marshall / Lyon County / Southwest Minnesota

United Community Action Partnership — Willmar Housing & Emergency Shelter Pathway UCAP’s Willmar office is listed for emergency shelter and FHPAP-related housing support, including temporary shelter, employment and housing searches, resource connections, and short-to-medium-term rental assistance when available.

Emergency Shelter FHPAP / Rent Help Funding-limited

Contact UCAP housing programs Willmar office: 320-235-0850 200 SW 4th St, Willmar, MN 56201

Ask Shelter access, motel assistance, rent deposits, rent payments, utility help, housing search, employment search, documentation, and current funding availability Ask whether service engagement can be documented for supervision or court planning

Area Willmar / Kandiyohi County / West-central Minnesota

West Central Minnesota Communities Action — Housing Emergency Assistance Regional emergency housing assistance provider helping households address immediate housing crisis situations through shelter or motel vouchers, rent, security deposits, utilities, and housing-stability planning.

Emergency Housing Aid Motel / Shelter Vouchers Rent / Deposits

Contact WCMCA housing emergency Use current WCMCA office contact instructions for county-specific routing.

Ask Shelter or motel vouchers, rent, deposits, utilities, prevention, eligibility, county coverage, required documents, and current funding availability Ask whether assistance or referral status can be documented for supervision planning

Area West-central counties / regional coverage

🛠️ Confirm-first Rural, Family, Survivor, Motel & County Housing Paths

Minnesota Valley Action Council — South-Central Housing Assistance Regional community action pathway for south-central Minnesota residents needing housing stabilization, energy assistance, family support, and resource navigation. Use as a confirm-first option for prevention, housing search, and local assistance where emergency shelter is limited.

Community Action Prevention / Assistance Program-fit varies

Contact mnvac.org Ask for housing, emergency assistance, or county-specific intake instructions.

Ask Rent help, deposit help, utilities, housing search, prevention aid, documentation, county coverage, and referral options Ask whether assistance applications or service contact can be documented for supervision

Area Mankato / New Ulm / Fairmont / south-central Minnesota

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council — Southwest County Housing Assistance Regional community action pathway for southwest counties where direct shelter beds may be limited. Use for local housing assistance, prevention support, energy assistance, resource referrals, and county-specific housing navigation.

Community Action Rural Housing Help Confirm current services

Contact smoc.us Ask for the correct county office or housing-related intake route.

Ask Homeless prevention, rent help, deposit help, utilities, housing search, community referrals, and current county-specific resources Ask whether documentation of contact or referral attempts can be provided

Area Worthington / Pipestone / Luverne / Slayton / Windom / Jackson

Worthington / Nobles County Housing Search Pathway For Worthington and Nobles County, formal shelter infrastructure may be limited. A realistic housing plan may combine SMOC, county human services, UCAP regional shelter inquiry, private room rentals, affordable rental searches, faith-based support, and transportation planning.

Rural / Regional Housing Search Limited direct shelter

Check County human services, SMOC, local faith/community referrals, UCAP regional shelter options, and affordable rental contacts. Document each call, denial, waitlist, or referral attempt.

Prep ID, income proof, work schedule, treatment schedule, phone access, transportation plan, proposed address, and landlord contact Confirm residence approval before paying deposits or moving

Area Worthington / Nobles County

Redwood Falls, Renville & Yellow Medicine Rural Housing Pathway For Redwood Falls, Olivia, Granite Falls, and nearby rural communities, immediate shelter may require regional motel-based support, county human services, UCAP referral, private rentals, or relocation planning with supervision approval.

Rural Access County Navigation Confirm-first

Check County human services, UCAP regional housing programs, local community action resources, and current motel/shelter support options. Ask whether Marshall, Willmar, Mankato, or other regional access points are appropriate.

Prep Provider call log, proposed address, income proof, transportation plan, reporting schedule, treatment schedule, and local contacts Ask supervision before moving to another county or region

Area Redwood Falls / Olivia / Granite Falls / southwest-central Minnesota

Marshall, Pipestone, Luverne, Slayton & Windom Rural Housing Pathway For southwest corridor communities, UCAP and SMOC may be the best starting points, but housing plans often require county human services, rural landlords, temporary motel assistance, family/friend approval, or regional shelter planning.

Southwest Corridor Motel / Referral Path Transportation planning

Check UCAP Marshall, SMOC county resources, local human services, affordable rentals, and nearby regional shelter options. Document every call and ask for written referral or denial when possible.

Prep ID, income proof, proposed address, landlord contact, county restrictions, transportation plan, and weekly reporting/treatment schedule Confirm supervision approval before changing counties or using a motel address

Area Marshall / Pipestone / Luverne / Slayton / Windom / Jackson

Owatonna, Faribault, Albert Lea & Waseca Housing Search Pathway For the I-35 south-central corridor, housing may require county human services, local shelter referrals, community action programs, domestic violence shelters when safety-related, private rentals, and transportation-sensitive planning between Mankato, Rochester, and Twin Cities options.

I-35 Corridor County Navigation Confirm local access

Check County human services, local housing programs, community action agencies, and nearby Mankato/Rochester/Twin Cities shelter options if local beds are unavailable. Ask whether the proposed region fits reporting, treatment, and employment requirements.

Prep Provider call log, proposed address, transportation plan, treatment schedule, employment plan, ID, income proof, and supervision contact information Ask about out-of-county approval before relocating

Area Owatonna / Faribault / Albert Lea / Waseca / south-central corridor

Upper Southwest / Minnesota River Valley Housing Pathway For Montevideo, Benson, Madison, Ortonville, and nearby western counties, direct shelters may be limited. A practical plan may combine WCMCA/UCAP-style emergency housing help, county human services, private rentals, motel vouchers if available, and transportation planning.

Western MN Rural Access Document contacts

Check County human services, WCMCA or relevant regional assistance, local landlords, affordable rental lists, and nearby Willmar/Marshall options. Ask for written referral, waitlist, or denial notes when possible.

Prep ID, income proof, benefit letters, housing-search notes, phone access, winter travel plan, and proposed address information Confirm with supervision before using rural motel, room rental, or out-of-county placement

Area Montevideo / Benson / Madison / Ortonville / western Minnesota

Southeast Minnesota

Counties: Olmsted, Winona, Fillmore, Houston, Wabasha, Goodhue, Dodge, Mower, Rice, Steele, Freeborn, Waseca, and nearby southeast communities. Cities and communities include Rochester, Winona, Red Wing, Lake City, Wabasha, Plainview, Caledonia, La Crescent, Preston, Spring Valley, Austin, Albert Lea, Faribault, Northfield, Owatonna, Waseca, Kasson, Mantorville, and surrounding river-valley and I-90/I-35 corridor communities.

✅ Verified Shelter, Drop-In, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers

The Landing MN — Rochester Drop-In Center & Homeless Service Team Rochester drop-in center and homeless-services pathway for people experiencing homelessness. Useful for basic needs, service navigation, housing referrals, documentation of service contact, and stability planning while longer-term housing or shelter options are identified.

Drop-In Center Housing Navigation Olmsted County

Contact thelandingmn.org 426 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904 Phone: 507-884-0423

Ask Drop-in hours, basic needs, housing navigation, shelter referrals, ID support, employment support, documentation, and service-engagement verification Ask whether probation, parole, supervised release, or court status affects housing planning

Area Rochester / Olmsted County

Family Promise Rochester — Family Shelter & Stabilization Pathway Family-focused homelessness provider supporting families with children through shelter, case management, and steps toward stable housing. Relevant when a justice-involved parent or caregiver needs a family-compatible housing pathway in the Rochester area.

Family Shelter Case Management Family eligibility

Contact familypromiserochester.org Phone: 507-281-3122

Ask Family eligibility, shelter intake, household documents, children’s needs, transportation, case management, and housing-stability planning Ask whether service contact, referral, or waitlist status can be documented for supervision or court planning

Area Rochester / Olmsted County families

Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota — Winona Overnight Shelter Low-barrier emergency overnight shelter for Winona-area adults age 18 and older experiencing homelessness. The winter warming-center model is seasonal, so current dates, hours, and access instructions should be confirmed before travel.

Adult Shelter Winter / Seasonal Confirm season

Contact Winona Overnight Shelter 114 W Broadway St, Winona, MN 55987 Phone: 507-458-9197

Ask Season dates, nightly hours, intake process, ID requirements, bed availability, storage, rules, and verification of shelter contact Confirm whether probation, parole, supervised release, or court status affects intake

Area Winona / Winona County

Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota — Winona Community Day Center Emergency day shelter pathway for Winona-area adults age 18 and older experiencing homelessness. Useful for daytime stability, service connection, referrals, and documented engagement when overnight shelter or long-term housing is not immediately available.

Day Shelter Adults 18+ Service Connection

Contact Winona Community Day Center Confirm current hours and location before travel.

Ask Day shelter hours, basic needs, referrals, case-management connections, shelter coordination, documentation, and service-engagement verification Ask whether staff can document contact for supervision planning

Area Winona / Winona County

Ruth’s House — Faribault Transitional Housing for Women & Children Faribault nonprofit providing transitional housing in a safe, supportive environment for women and children in crisis. Relevant when housing instability involves domestic violence, poverty, addiction, health challenges, homelessness, or unsafe home conditions.

Transitional Housing Women / Children Application required

Contact ruthshousemn.org Phone: 507-332-2236

Ask Application steps, eligibility, openings, children’s documentation, program expectations, safety planning, fees if any, and verification of application status Ask whether probation, parole, supervised release, or court status affects placement review

Area Faribault / Rice County

The Lighthouse of Southern MN — Owatonna Homelessness Support Owatonna nonprofit serving people experiencing homelessness through tailored programming intended to support independence and transition toward stable living. Use as a confirm-first pathway for local shelter/housing support and case-management-style planning.

Homelessness Support Owatonna Confirm program fit

Contact thelighthouseofsouthernmn.org Confirm current intake and program access before referral.

Ask Current services, housing support, referrals, program expectations, documentation, case management, and shelter alternatives Ask whether contact or participation can be documented for supervision planning

Area Owatonna / Steele County

🛠️ Confirm-first County, Rural, Warming, Survivor & Prevention Paths

MNPrairie — Dodge, Steele & Waseca Housing / Homeless Resources County-level housing and homeless resource pathway for Dodge, Steele, and Waseca Counties. MNPrairie lists emergency assistance, homeless prevention, and Coordinated Entry information for individuals and families with children.

County Routing Emergency Assistance Coordinated Entry

Start MNPrairie housing resources General housing inquiries: 507-431-5780

Ask Emergency assistance, prevention funds, Coordinated Entry, county eligibility, required documents, and referral options Ask whether service engagement or application status can be documented for supervision

Area Dodge / Steele / Waseca Counties

Owatonna Warm Shelter Options — Local Confirm-First List City-listed warm shelter resources include Hospitality House of Owatonna for homeless men, Project Home for homeless individuals, Rachel’s Light for women and children, and Trinity Lutheran Church as a warming site with showers and laundry.

Warming / Shelter Men / Women / Families Call before arrival

Local List Owatonna warm shelter options Hospitality House: 507-444-4042 Project Home: 507-446-1211 Rachel’s Light: 507-475-2338

Ask Current openings, eligibility by gender/household, intake hours, shelter rules, showers/laundry, transportation, and documentation of contact Confirm supervision compatibility before using any location as a proposed residence

Area Owatonna / Steele County

Transitional Housing of Steele County — Case Management & Rent Subsidy Pathway Steele County program offering case management and rent subsidies to eligible people experiencing homelessness for up to two years, plus one-time eviction-prevention assistance for families and individuals at risk of homelessness.

Rent Subsidy Case Management Eligibility-based

Contact transitionalhousingsc.com Confirm current application and eligibility process.

Ask Eligibility, rent subsidy, case management, eviction prevention, income requirements, required documents, waitlist, and referral source Ask whether probation, parole, supervised release, or court status affects approval

Area Owatonna / Steele County

Women’s Shelter and Support Center — Rochester Survivor Shelter Pathway Rochester-area domestic violence shelter and advocacy pathway for survivors and children. Use when housing need is connected to domestic violence, coercive control, stalking, sexual violence, or safety planning.

DV Shelter Safety Planning Confidential access

Contact womens-shelter.org Use current crisis-line instructions before travel.

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, protection orders, children’s needs, confidential transportation, and safe documentation Ask how to coordinate safely with supervision, court, or case management if needed

Area Rochester / Olmsted County

Albert Lea, Austin & I-90 Southeast Housing Search Pathway For Albert Lea, Austin, and nearby I-90 communities, direct shelter infrastructure may be limited or referral-based. A practical housing plan may combine county human services, local Salvation Army or faith-based resources, community action agencies, private rentals, and Rochester/Owatonna/Mankato regional options.

I-90 Corridor County Navigation Confirm local options

Check Freeborn or Mower County human services, local community action resources, nearby shelter lists, and affordable rental contacts. Ask whether Rochester, Owatonna, Mankato, or Twin Cities regional options are allowed and practical.

Prep ID, income proof, proposed address, landlord contact, treatment schedule, work schedule, transportation plan, and provider call log Confirm residence approval before moving to another county

Area Albert Lea / Austin / Freeborn / Mower Counties

River Valley & Bluff Country Housing Search Pathway For Red Wing, Lake City, Wabasha, Caledonia, La Crescent, Preston, and surrounding river-valley or Bluff Country communities, housing searches may depend on county human services, regional Coordinated Entry, local nonprofits, private rentals, and transportation planning.

River Valley Rural / Regional Document contacts

Check County human services, local housing assistance, community action programs, regional shelter options, and affordable rentals. Ask whether Winona, Rochester, La Crosse-area, or Twin Cities options are realistic and allowed.

Prep Transportation plan, winter/weather plan, proposed address, income proof, call log, reporting schedule, and treatment/employment access plan Confirm approval before relocating across county or state lines

Area Red Wing / Wabasha / Caledonia / La Crescent / Preston / southeast river counties

Winona Year-Round Shelter Development — Confirm Status First Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota has been associated with plans for expanded Winona shelter capacity. Treat any new year-round shelter location as confirm-first until public access, opening date, intake rules, and operating hours are confirmed directly.

Shelter Development Winona Confirm status

Check Catholic Charities Winona shelter page Call current Catholic Charities shelter contacts before listing as active shelter placement.

Ask Whether the site is open, operating hours, who is eligible, intake process, referrals, documentation, meals, case management, and shelter rules Confirm supervision compatibility before travel or address planning

Area Winona / Winona County

Rural & Confirm-First Housing Paths

Coverage: Rural, low-density, border-region, tribal, seasonal, and transportation-limited areas across Minnesota. This section is for counties where direct shelter infrastructure may be limited, where housing may depend on county human services, local providers, motel-based crisis support, private rentals, family placement, recovery housing, or out-of-county approval.

✅ Verified Planning Steps for Rural Housing Stability

Build a County-Specific Housing Plan Before Moving In rural Minnesota, the nearest shelter, treatment provider, employment opportunity, or reporting office may be outside the county. A housing option that is available may still require approval if the person is under probation, parole, supervised release, pretrial supervision, treatment court, or another court condition.

Planning Step Residence Approval Confirm before moving

Start List the proposed address, landlord or provider contact, move-in date, program rules, fees, and transportation route. Do not pay deposits, rent, or program fees until approval requirements are clear.

Document Provider name, address, phone, person spoken to, date/time of call, availability, denial reason, waitlist status, and next step Ask for written confirmation when possible

Area Rural Minnesota / statewide confirm-first pathway

Use County Human Services When Local Shelter Beds Are Limited Many rural counties do not have a walk-in emergency shelter. County human services may be the best starting point for emergency assistance, homeless prevention, Coordinated Entry direction, rent or deposit help, motel-based crisis support, food, benefits, transportation, and referrals.

County Access Emergency Assistance Prevention

Ask Whether the county has emergency assistance, homeless prevention, shelter vouchers, motel support, rent help, deposit help, or a local housing navigator. Ask which agency handles the county’s current Coordinated Entry access.

Bring ID, income proof, benefit letters, eviction notice, lease, rent ledger, discharge/release paperwork if applicable, phone number, and proposed housing details Ask whether application or referral status can be documented

Area All rural Minnesota counties

Private Landlords, Room Rentals & Shared Housing When formal reentry housing is unavailable, a private landlord, room rental, shared housing arrangement, extended-stay unit, or family/friend residence may be considered. These options must be screened carefully for safety, legality, affordability, lease terms, and supervision compatibility.

Independent Housing Room Rentals Screen carefully

Confirm Who owns or leases the property, who else lives there, whether background checks apply, whether guests are allowed, and whether the address conflicts with any condition. Get written terms before paying money.

Prepare Full address, landlord name, lease or written agreement, rent amount, deposit amount, utilities, household member list, and move-in date Ask supervision before using the address

Area Statewide / rural and metro fringe communities

Recovery Housing and Sober Living in Rural Areas Recovery housing may be a practical option when a person’s reentry plan includes substance-use recovery, treatment, peer support, or relapse-prevention structure. Each home has different rules, fees, visitor policies, medication policies, curfews, drug testing, and expectations.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House rules vary

Ask Does the home accept people on probation, parole, supervised release, pretrial, or treatment court? Can the home provide written rules, fees, acceptance confirmation, and contact information?

Check Curfew, work requirements, treatment requirements, MAT/medication policy, relapse policy, transportation, employment access, and discharge rules Ask whether supervision can verify the residence before move-in

Area Statewide / recovery housing by city or county

🛠️ Confirm-first Special Housing Situations & Approval Issues

Tribal, Native, and Reservation-Adjacent Housing Pathways In tribal or reservation-adjacent communities, housing access may involve tribal housing authorities, tribal human services, culturally specific providers, county agencies, state programs, or family placement. Jurisdiction, service eligibility, and supervision approval should be clarified early.

Tribal Housing Culturally Specific Confirm jurisdiction

Ask Which tribal, county, or regional agency handles housing help for the person’s situation? Ask whether the proposed address creates reporting, jurisdiction, transportation, or service-access issues.

Prepare Proposed address, household members, tribal or county contact, transportation plan, income documents, and service plan Confirm approval before moving

Area Tribal and reservation-adjacent communities across Minnesota

Domestic Violence and Survivor Housing Requires Safety-First Coordination When housing need is tied to domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, trafficking, or coercive control, safety planning comes before ordinary housing-search steps. Survivors may need confidential shelter, confidential transportation, protection-order help, and careful communication with court or supervision contacts.

Survivor Safety Confidential Shelter Do not expose location

Safety Do not publicly list confidential shelter addresses. Ask the shelter how to provide proof of contact without exposing the survivor’s location.

Ask Safety plan, confidential shelter access, advocacy, protection-order help, court accompaniment, transportation, children’s needs, and documentation limits Coordinate carefully if supervision proof is required

Area Statewide survivor housing pathways

Out-of-County or Out-of-State Placement Border regions and rural counties may push people toward nearby services in another county or state. A shelter, motel, or apartment in another county may be practical, but it may create reporting, treatment, employment, transportation, victim-safety, or jurisdiction problems if not approved first.

Out-of-County Border Regions Approval required

Check Can the person report from that location? Is treatment nearby? Is employment realistic? Are there county or victim-safety restrictions? Ask before paying for motel, rent, deposit, or transportation.

Bring Address, provider contact, transportation plan, distance to reporting office, treatment schedule, employment schedule, and written program rules Ask what written approval is needed

Area Border counties, rural counties, and cross-county placements

Motel or Hotel-Based Temporary Housing Some rural or emergency pathways use motel vouchers, short hotel stays, or temporary lodging when shelters are full or unavailable. This may help prevent immediate homelessness, but it is usually temporary and may not satisfy all supervision residence requirements without approval.

Temporary Lodging Motel Voucher Temporary only

Confirm Length of stay, who pays, whether extensions are possible, whether guests are allowed, and whether the motel address can be used for supervision contact. Ask for written voucher or payment confirmation.

Plan Next housing step, transportation, phone access, check-in/check-out dates, case manager contact, and backup shelter plan Do not assume motel approval without supervision review

Area Rural and emergency housing pathways statewide

When Housing Is Denied Because of Background or Conditions Some housing programs or landlords may deny applicants based on criminal history, registry status, pending charges, arson history, violent offenses, drug activity, credit, eviction history, income, or household composition. A denial does not end the housing search; it should be documented and followed by the next referral.

Denial Planning Criminal History Document next steps

Ask What specific rule caused the denial? Is there an appeal? Is there another property or program? Can the provider suggest alternatives? Ask for a written denial or note when possible.

Track Provider called, reason denied, date, staff name, alternative referral, documents needed, and next appointment Use documentation to show good-faith housing-search efforts

Area Statewide / all housing-search pathways

Minimum Reentry Housing Checklist Before listing a residence as a reentry plan, collect enough information for the person, officer, case manager, or court contact to evaluate the option. This reduces failed placements, missed reporting, unsafe housing, and unnecessary violations.

Checklist Reentry Planning Documentation

Confirm Full address, provider/landlord name, phone, email, cost, move-in date, program rules, household members, transportation, and length of stay. Ask whether a written acceptance letter is available.

Include ID, income proof, release papers if applicable, prescriptions, treatment schedule, employment plan, emergency contact, and reporting plan Keep copies in the person’s reentry folder

Area Statewide Minnesota

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Use this directory as a starting point, not a guarantee of placement.

Housing availability, intake rules, eligibility, funding, shelter hours, and program policies can change quickly. People under probation, parole, supervised release, pretrial supervision, treatment court, or other court conditions should confirm residence approval before moving, paying deposits, signing leases, or using a program address for reporting purposes. OACRA is an independent directory and resource platform. It is not a government agency, does not provide legal advice, and does not guarantee that a provider will accept a specific person.

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