Hennepin Shelter Hotline serves Hennepin County residents who are seeking emergency shelter by helping them find a safe, temporary place to stay while they work on next steps toward stable housing. If the shelters are full, please call again the next day. We recommend calling around 2pm, when they might have openings. 

If you’re fleeing domestic violence, have been sexually assaulted or exploited, and/or trafficked, call (866-223-1111) or text (612-399-9995) Day One Services to be connected to the closest available domestic violence shelter. Advocates are available 24/7. 

HOME Line: Free and low-cost legal and advocacy services for renters

• English: 612-728-5767

• HOME Line ofrece servicios en español. Para Español, llame al 612-255-8870.

• HOME Line waxay bixisaa adeeg ku baxa Afka-Soomaaliga. Af- Soomaali wac 612-255-8860.

Whittier Alliance: Neighborhood organization that can help with renter-landlord issues.

• Contact Meggie Sanchez-Garcia, meggie@whittieralliance.org, habla español

Mitchell Hamline Self-Help Clinic: Offers eviction expungement services. 

• Email: selfhelp.clinic@mitchellhamline.edu

• Phone: 651-695-7609

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid: Can help with many legal issues, including expungement.

• Intake Line: 1-877-696-6529.