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Emergency Shelter

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​​​​Dakota County partners with local agencies to provide resources for people experiencing homelessness in Dakota County.​

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​​Street Outreach

Dakota County partners with local agencies to provide outreach services for people experiencing street homelessness in Dakota County.

 


The video is also available in Spanish​ and Somali​.

For families and adults

Dakota County families and adults experiencing street homelessness can be connected to Ally Supportive Services for support and resources at 612-875-9683.

Ally staff offers outreach drop-in hours at the following locations:

    • Dakota County Wentworth Library on Thursdays from 1–3 p.m.
    • Dakota County Burnhaven Library on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.–noon
      • MVTA offers free transportation to Burnsville drop-in hours. More information can be found on the MVTA website. ​

Ally also offers floating drop-in hours throughout the week. The location of these services is based on community need. To learn where they will be this week, call the Ally Outreach Team at 612-875-9683.​​

For youth (ages 24 or younger)

Dakota County youth experiencing street homelessness can be connected to The Link's C.O.R.E. Drop-in Center at 612-205-7944.

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Emergency Shelter

Dakota County partners with local agencies to help people experiencing homelessness in Dakota County. Emergency shelter resources are in high demand and are limited based on funding availability and eligibility criteria.

 

The video is also available in Spanish and Somali​.

Emergency shelter for adults

Individuals could​ be eligible to access alternate shelter resources through their assigned Dakota County case manager or other community service providers.

For those fleeing domestic or sexual violence, contact Lewis House at 651-452-7288.

If adults need help navigating resources, contact the Dakota County Housing Resource Line at 651-554-5751, option #1.

Emergency shelter for fam​ilies

Dakota County families with minor children in need of emergency shelter should call Dakota County's Housing Resource Line to be screened for shelter eligibility at 651-554-5751, option #1.

For those fleeing domestic or sexual violence, contact Lewis House at 651-452-7288.

Emergency shelter for youth (24 years or younger)

Individuals who are 24 years or younger can find help using the Youth Services Network. It shows where to find shelters, outreach workers, drop-in centers and other things.

Dakota County youth (ages 18–24) who are unsheltered or in danger of not having a place to stay, should call Dakota County's Housing Resource Line at 651-554-5751, option #2 to be connected to The Link.

If youth need help navigating resources, contact the Dakota County Housing Resource Line at 651-554-5751, option #1.

​Listen to a KDWA radio interview about shelter services.​

Extreme Weather Plan

Dakota County monitors local weather to determine when weather conditions meet the threshold for activating the Extreme Weather Plan.

Generally, extreme cold is defined as when the temperature reaches minus 5 degrees or the windchill reaches minus 25 degrees for more than two hours. Generally, extreme heat is defined as the daytime temperature reaching 95 degrees and no less than 75 degrees overnight for two consecutive days.

However, the safety of unsheltered individuals is the determining factor and weather criteria could vary.

During this time, unsheltered individuals should contact Ally Supportive Services to learn what resources are available at 612-875-9683.

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Last updated: 2/5/2025 11:17 AM

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