Crisis & Help Lines
If you feel someone you know is in danger, or is being hurt, or you are in danger, call the MN Domestic Violence Crisis Line at 1-866-223-1111. Your call will be answered by an advocate who can guide you through the process.
Asian Women United, House of Peace - (612) 724-0756
Shelter for women and their children under age 17 who are victims of domestic violence.
Casa de Esperanza - (651) 772-1611
Shelter for battered women and their children. Services available in English and Spanish.
Children’s Crisis Response - (651) 774-7000
24 hour in-home crisis intervention for children under 18 and their families in Ramsey County.
Children’s Home Society and Family Services - (651) 222-0311
Counseling and parenting program and programs for families affected by domestic abuse.
Children’s Safety Center Network - (651) 774-4990
Supervised child visitation and visitation exchange center.
Emergency Social Services - (651) 291-6795
After-hours response for Ramsey County Social Services, weekdays 5 p.m. until 8 a.m. and 24 hours weekends and holidays.
Parent Support Services (formerly Crisis Nursery) - (651) 641-1300
Short-term safe 24-hour care for children of families in crisis (ages birth to 12).
Project House Calls - (651) 266-1290
Outreach and primary care for St. Paul resident children at risk of homelessness; condemnation prevention.
Sexual Offense Services of Ramsey County - (651) 643-3006
24-hour crisis response for victims of sexual assault.
St. Paul Domestic Abuse Intervention Project - (651) 645-2824
Crisis intervention, legal advocacy and support groups for women in abusive situations living in the St. Paul area.
Tubman Family Alliance - (651) 770-0777
Resources, support shelters and information for families in suburban Ramsey and Washington Counties.
Ramsey County Mental Health Center - (651) 266-7890
Adult crisis services, day treatment, individual and group counseling.
Wilder Community Assistance Program - (651) 287-2400
Counseling, information, advocacy for families dealing with violence.
Women of Nations (Eagle’s Nest) - (651) 222-5836
Shelter and support services for battered women and their children; special services for Native- American women.
Women’s Advocates - (651) 227-8284
Shelter for battered women and their children, support groups, information and referral.
CRISIS NUMBERS ANSWERED 24 HOURS
Police, Fire, Ambulance and Medical Emergency - 911
Asian Women United - (612) 724-8823
24-hour multi-lingual domestic violence crisis line for information and help.
Birthright - (651) 646-7033
Emergency assistance to pregnant women and new mothers; layettes, diapers, etc.
Child Protection - (651) 266-4500
Reports of child abuse or neglect [after-hours (651) 291-6795].
Children’s Crisis Response - (651) 774-7000
24-hour crisis consultation and resource location. In-home crisis intervention for children, youth and families.
Crime Victim Center - (612) 340-5400 Crime
Victims Assistance - (651) 291-8810
Clinics within the twin cities metro area offer free legal advice to victims of crime.
Crisis Connection - (612) 379-6363
Mental health crisis and general phone counseling.
Emergency Social Service - (651) 291-6795
After-hours response for Ramsey County Social Services – available 5 p.m. through 8 a.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends and holidays.
MN Domestic Violence Crisis Line - 1-866-223-1111
Parent Support Services (formerly Crisis Nursery) - (651) 641-1300
Poison Control - 1-800-222-1222
Ramsey County Mental Health Crisis - (651) 266-7900
Adult crisis services.
Ramsey County Shelters
Casa de Esperanza - (651) 772-1611
Tubman Family Alliance - (651) 770-0777
Women of Nations (Eagle’s Nest) - (651) 222-5836
Women’s Advocates - (651) 227-8284
St. Paul Domestic Abuse Intervention Project - (651) 645-2824
Crisis intervention for women in abusive situations.
Sexual Offense Service of Ramsey County - (651) 643-3006
Counseling and support for survivors of sexual assault.
Suicide Prevention - (612) 873-2222
Tubman Family Alliance - (651) 770-0777
Crisis referral for families in abusive situations.
United Way 2-1-1 - 211 or (651) 291-0211
24-hour information and referral regarding health and human services in the metro area. Interpretation Available: TTY - 711 Spanish - (651) 291-0211 : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday Hmong,
Somali - (651) 291-0211 : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
Russian - (651) 698-9167 : 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Monday - Friday
TELEPHONE HELP LINES
Children’s Crisis Response - (651) 774-7000
24 hour crisis consultation and resource location. Outreach available.
Crisis Connection - (612) 379-6363
Telephone counseling; available 24 hours.
Home Line - (612) 728-5767
Information and advice for tenants.
Homework Helpline - United Way 2-1-1 - 2-1-1 or (651) 291-1111 for cell phone users
Housing Link - United Way 2-1-1 - 2-1-1 or (651) 291-1111 for cell phone users
Parent Warm Line - (612) 813-6336
Free professional consultation providing practical advice about child development and behavior.
United Way 2-1-1 - 2-1-1 or (651) 291-1111
for cell phone users 24-hour information and referral about resources and programs in the metro area.
United Way’s - “Yo! The Movement” - (612) 874-9696
Connects 7-21 year olds to East Metro Area programs and activities.
TELEPHONE HELP LINES FOR HEALTH CARE ISSUES
Breast Feeding Resource Center - (651) 241-6250
Service of United Hospitals; R.N. lactation consultants provide information about breast-feeding.
HealthEast Care Connection - (651) 232-1515
Physician and health care provider referrals within the HealthEast network. Nurse Triage.
Health Partners - “CareLine” - (612) 339-3663
Telephone advice from nurses after regular hours for plan members.
Medica - “Call Link” - 1-800-962-9497
Health information for plan members.
Melpomene Institute for Women’s Health Research - (651) 789-0140
Health education program and materials; resource center.
Minnesota AIDS Project, AIDS Line - (612) 373-2437
HIV/AIDS information, supports and services.
MN Family Planning/Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline - 1-800-783-2287
Family planning and STD information and referral.