Higher Ground Saint Paul Shelter
Overnight emergency shelter for men and women. Includes pay-for-stay overnight shelter and social services provided through collaboration with Ramsey County.
Adult emergency shelters
Catholic Charities provides immediate support when it’s needed most.
Locations
- Higher Ground Saint Paul Shelter
- Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Saint Paul Opportunity Center
- Higher Ground Saint Paul Medical Respite
- Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Recuperative Care Center
- Higher Ground Minneapolis Shelter
- The Mary F. Frey Opportunity Center
Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Saint Paul Opportunity Center
Integrated one-stop location connecting adult men and women to critical services to improve their health, income, housing stability, and overall well-being.
Higher Ground Saint Paul Medical Respite
A place of healing for homeless adults who are too injured or sick to be on the street or in a shelter, but not sick enough to be in a hospital.
Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Recuperative Care Center
Short-term respite opportunities for 30 people experiencing homelessness who need additional time to recover after being released from a hospital.
Higher Ground Minneapolis Shelter
Adult facility offering 171 shelter spaces, 80 Pay-For-Stay beds, Hennepin County social services, light evening meal, breakfast, showers, lockers, and shower facilities.
The Mary F. Frey Opportunity Center
Daytime resources connecting people with medical and mental health care, breakfast and lunch, showers, internet access, laundry, and employment counseling.
A lifeline for those in need
Our emergency shelters offer safety and relief in times of crisis. From overnight beds to hot meals, Catholic Charities helps meet the basic needs of Twin Cities residents who are facing hardship.
In 2023, we provided more than 3,000 people with a safe place to sleep while they navigated homelessness, and every day, we connect people to the vital resources they need to rebuild their lives.
Overnight emergency shelter
A port in the storm
In Minnesota’s harsh winters, finding refuge on a cold night can be the difference between life and death. Catholic Charities shelters provide a safe place to stay for adults experiencing homelessness. With amenities from showers and laundry to storage lockers and electronic device charging, these facilities offer healing spaces for people to get back on their feet.
Hot meals
A basic necessity
Access to warm, nourishing food is essential for those who are experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Many of Catholic Charities’ locations provide food services, with options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Each year, Catholic Charities serves more than one million meals to people in need across the Twin Cities.
Medical respite
A haven for healing
Through ongoing partnerships with local hospitals, Catholic Charities Twin Cities helps provide recuperative care programs in both Minneapolis and St. Paul to prevent people experiencing homelessness and leaving the hospital from being discharged to the street. A community of nurses, social workers, mental health professionals, care managers, and health workers support the stabilization and well-being of these individuals.
Supportive services
Guidance toward a better future
While Catholic Charities shelters are focused on addressing immediate needs, we also provide more comprehensive help through medical care, housing services, mental health assessments, legal services, and job opportunities. With the right guidance, Twin Cities residents facing long-term struggles can recover from medical woes, find employment, regain housing and lay the groundwork for a more stable life.
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