Dakota County and The Salvation Army have started an emergency hotel program for homeless single and partnered adults (not households with children) who are unable to access other emergency shelter due to health and safety concerns or lack of shelter space.
Qualifying individuals will receive hotel assistance and case management support from Salvation Army on an ongoing weekly basis while in the hotel program during cold weather months or until other shelter or housing is found.
Adults 18+ with a connection to Dakota County and in need of a safe place to sleep at night should contact 651-319-2153 to be screened for a bed. Phones answered 2:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m. M-F, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. Sa-Su.
The primary focus for referrals will continue to be unsheltered individuals in and around downtown St. Paul who would otherwise be spending the night outside, in outdoor encampments, in the skyways, riding transit or in places unfit for human habitation. Safe Space will only accept individuals with a referral from an authorized referral partner.
Shelter services are 5pm-9:30am. Bunks for sleeping. Lockers, showers and hygiene are available during shelter times.