If you need help after your release from jail or immigration detention, contact our Post-Release Team at LeMar@mnfreedomfund.org or browse the resources below.
Multi-Service Providers
Tubman Emergency Services Line
Tubman helps people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds who have experienced relationship violence, sexual exploitation, homelessness, mental and chemical health challenges, and other trauma.
If you are in need of help or services, including emergency call Tubman’s 24-hour crisis and resource line at 612-825-0000.
United Way 2-1-1
United Way 2-1-1 provides free and confidential health and human services information for people in Minnesota. The hotline is available 24 hours daily to connect you with the resources and information you need.
Call 2-1-1 (toll free 800-543-7709) or call the local line at 651-291-0211. You can also text your zip code to 898-211.*
Crisis Resources
Crisis Text Line
For resources and someone to talk to, text ‘LISTEN’ to 741-741.
National Suicide Prevention LifeLine
Call 1-800-273-8255 if you feel that you might cause harm to yourself.
Trans Lifeline
If you are a transgender person experiencing crisis, call 877-565-8860 for support and services tailored to gender expansive communities.
Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Team (COPE)
If you’re in crisis or know someone who is, COPE can help. The Cope mobile crisis team can come to where you are to assist anyone who needs an urgent response.
COPE in Hennepin County: Call 612-596-1223
COPE in Ramsey County: Call 651-266-7900
Minnesota WarmLine
If you’re struggling with your mental health but aren’t experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, reach out to the Minnesota Warmline by calling 651-288-0400 (toll free 855-WARMLINE), texting “Support” to 85511, or starting an online chat.
Minnesota Warmline is available 9am to 9pm daily.
Minnesota National Rehab Hotline
The Minnesota Addiction Hotline is free and anonymous for any resident to receive assistance with addiction. Call 866-210-1303 to be connected with a specialist who will listen and help in any way possible.
Minnesota National Rehab Hotline is available 24 hours daily.
Employment Support
EMERGE Minnesota
EMERGE Minnesota connects community members to sustainable employment and addresses high unemployment rates, low-wage reliance, and barriers faced by communities of color in North Minneapolis and Cedar-Riverside.
Call 612-529-9267 for employment support.
CareerForce
CareerForce provides tools and assistance to job seekers, including employment opportunities, job fairs, resume help, and more. Call 651-259-7500 or visit careerforcemn.com.
Housing
Metro Shelter Hotline
If you are experiencing homelessness in Minnesota, please contact the Metro Shelter Hotline at 1-888-234-1329.
Adult Shelter Connect
If you are 18+ and experiencing a housing emergency in Hennepin County, please call the Hennepin Shelter Hotline at 612-204-8200.
You will be connected with a trained specialist who will help you find temporary, safe housing that fits your needs, including adult shelters in Minneapolis.
Food Assistance
Minnesota Food Helpline
If you need help applying for food assistance programs, you can find the nearest SNAP outreach partner by calling the Minnesota Food HelpLine at 651-486-9860 in the Twin Cities metro area or 888-711-1151 outside the metro area.
Legal Services
Legal Rights Center (Hennepin County)
The Legal Rights Center’s staff of attorneys and Community Advocates provide high quality, culturally-specific legal representation to youth and adults free of charge. Cases range from misdemeanor traffic infractions to first-degree murder, and our controlled caseloads allow our attorneys to dedicate their efforts to each client.
Contact the Legal Rights Center at 612-337-0030 or visit their website.
Neighborhood Justice Center (Ramsey, Dakota, Washington Counties)
Neighborhood Justice Center provides low- or no-cost representation to individuals facing misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony charges in Ramsey, Dakota, and Washington County State Courts.
Contact the Neighborhood Justice Center at 651-222-4703 or visit their website.