Handy Help llc provides culturally safe and trauma-informed services to help individuals experiencing homelessness gain access to needed medical, social, educational, vocational, financial, housing, and other supports to help people thrive in the community.
Homeless in 2023
Did you know that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), found 8,393 people were experiencing homelessness in 2023 in Minnesota? According to the Star Tribune 12/17/23, “64% were people of color compared to about 22% of the state population.”
Handy Help supports over 150 households per month in accessing Housing Support and live in their own home/apartment in Dakota and Ramsey Counties. Housing Support case managers assist individuals in accessing an apartment and in budgeting benefits for rent, food, and utilities. Other support and services including but not limited to medication reminders, transportation support, arranging for meetings and appointments, and arranging for medical and social services.
To Start the Housing Support Process:
To begin the Coordinated Entry process to get on s housing priority list, connect with your specific Continuum of Care (CoC) Coordinated Entry.
Ramsey County: Adults, (651) 647-2350. Families, (651) 215-2262. Youth, (651) 244-9644.
Dakota County: The Dakota County Housing Resource Line to help find and understand available resources at (651) 554-5751.
Washington County: Adults, (651) 430-6488. Families, (651) 762-9124. Youth, visit the Youth Services Network.
Board and Lodge with Special Services
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Information RequestRAMSEY COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS
You can call Ramsey County Mental Health Crisis helpline 24/7 and 365 days a year at (651) 266-7900 to speak with a caring and trained trained professional on the other end of the phone who will listen to you and help you find the closest and best mental health support for you. https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/health-medical/clinics-services/mental-health
988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE
If you are struggling, there is help available. The 988 LifeLine provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you. Use these messages as a starting point to send to a trusted contact. https://988lifeline.org/
VETERANS CRISISLINE, Dail 988 then Press 1
Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? You are not alone–the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call. https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/