At Children’s Law Center of Minnesota (CLC), we are committed to making information and support services accessible to the youth and families we serve. This Resources page is designed to connect young people, caregivers, and adults with tools and organizations that address a wide range of needs—from navigating the foster care system and accessing basic necessities to finding legal support and crisis assistance. Whether you’re a youth looking to better understand your rights, a caregiver seeking guidance, or an adult in need of legal services, these resources are here to help you find clarity, stability, and support.
Youth Resources
CLC believes every young person deserves access to the tools and support they need to thrive. That’s why we are committed to making helpful resources easily available for youth ages 10 to 21. Our goal is to support your healthy growth and development by offering guidance on resources that address real-life challenges—some of which you may not even know exist. Whether you’re needing help meeting basic needs, dealing with tough emotions, or navigating the foster care system, these resources are here to support you. Meeting your basic needs increases stability in all areas of life and builds resilience. We also want to help you become your own best advocate so you can feel more confident and in control of your future. If you or someone you know is ever in immediate danger, please call 911 right away.
Anoka County Child Protection Intake 763-324-1440
Carver County Child Protection Intake 612-342-1300
Dakota County Child Protection Intake 952-891-7459
Hennepin County Child Protection Intake 612-348-3552
Ramsey County Child Protection Intake 651-266-4500
Scott County Child Protection Intake 952-496-8959
Washington County Child Protection Intake 651-275-7400
Anoka County Crisis 763-755-3801
Carver County Crisis 952-442-7601
Dakota County Crisis 952-891-7459
Hennepin County Crisis 612-596-1223
Ramsey County Crisis 651-266-7878
Scott County Crisis 952-818-3702
Washington County Crisis 952-818-370
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline call 988
National Suicide Prevention 1-800-273-8255
National Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-442-4673
MN Crisis Text Line: Text MN to 741741 to be connected with a counselor who will help defuse the crisis and connect the texter to local resources. Crisis Text Line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Spanish language text line: Text HOLA to 741741 or text 442-AYUDAME in WhatsApp
The Steve Fund has created a special keyword, STEVE, that young people of color can text to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7. 
The Trevor Project If you are an LGBTQ+ young person in need of support, you can reach out to one of the counselors at The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or Text ‘START’ to 678-678
Please contact Day One at 1-866-223-1111 to learn more about the services available in your community.
Suspected trafficking can be reported to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s (BCA) Tip Form, or call the BCA at 1-877-996-6222 or e-mail bca.tips@state.mn.us
ASCEND Hmong American Partnership works with victims and at-risk youth to address the severe harm caused by exploitation and help them move towards recovery and independence. 651-495-9160
Anoka County 763-780-2330
Carver County 612-871-5111
Dakota County 651-405-1500
Hennepin County 612-871-5111
Ramsey County 651-266-1000
Scott County 612-871-5111
Washington County 651-777-1117
Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault 1-800-964-8847
Provides sexual assault information, locations, and telephone numbers of other sexual assault programs in Minnesota.
Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC)
One of 22 tribal coalitions around the country formed to address sexual assault and domestic violence in American Indian communities, focusing specifically on ending and preventing sexual violence.
Ain Dah Yung Center provides culturally specific emergency shelter to American Indian youth ages 5-17. Services include emergency shelter, crisis intervention, case and systems advocacy, referrals, access to medical and dental care, counseling, case management, and community education.
651-370-2620
Booth Brown House provides emergency shelter to young people ages 18 to 21 who pass a background check. Entry may be denied because of a felony charge for sexual assault, physical assault or arson. Booth Brown provides breakfast and an evening meal daily, and two bus tokens daily for the duration of the stay.
651-444-5757
Brittany’s Place provides emergency shelter for female-identifying youth ages 10-19 who are experiencing sex trafficking or are at risk for sex trafficking. Services include shelter, basic needs, case management, counseling and onsite mental health services, chemical health services, safety planning, housing navigation, educational opportunities/support, employment opportunities and job readiness, parent/family support program, groups and social activities, and aftercare.
651-287-4801
Brooklyn Avenues provides emergency beds for youth ages 16 to 21 of all genders. Services include temporary shelter for 1 to 3 nights, meals, and referrals for resources.
763-450-4276
Gloria’s Place provides shelter for unaccompanied, pregnant or parenting youth ages 15 to 17 and their children ages 0-3. Services include shelter, meals, clothing, and case management.
651-377-8800
Hope House is an emergency shelter for youth ages 14-19 of all genders. Services include shelter, meals, case management, life skills, group activities, educational support, access to supportive services.
612-900-2077
Hope Street is an emergency shelter for young people aged 18-24. Services include temporary shelter, mental health counseling, chemical health support and referrals, family reunification, parenting support and education, employment resources, educational assistance, independent living skills, community building, and goal setting.
612-204-8200
Lutheran Social Services provides emergency shelter for youth ages 16-20 years old. Services include shelter, meals, staff support, case management to help secure long-term housing and meet basic needs.
651-644-3446
Minneapolis Avenues provides emergency beds for youth ages 18 to 24 of all genders. Services include temporary shelter for 1 to 3 nights, meals, and referrals for resources.
763-450-4276
Passageways provides shelter for youth of all genders ages 12-17 who are victims of sex trafficking. Passageways can accommodate parenting youth with one child. Services include shelter, case management, mental health therapy, chemical dependency counseling, educational programing, health care, life skills training, survivor mentor program, activities, victim services for youth interacting with law enforcement, family reunification counseling and support.
612-232-5428
Resilience House provides free emergency shelter for youth ages 10-17 with a focus on reunification with family when possible. Resilience House is a safe and welcoming place for all youth, including youth who identify as BIPOC and LGBTQ+. Services include temporary shelter, support, meals, healthcare, and case management.
651-377-8800
Tubman Safe Journeys provides emergency shelter for youth and young adults of all genders ages 16-20. Services include custom individual and group support, resources to help with safety, basic needs, schooling, parenting, legal, financial, spiritual, emotional, recreational, leadership, career, and other self-identified goals.
Medical
Annex Teen Clinic provides low-cost, sexual health care to adolescence. All services are confidential and are offered free or on a sliding fee scale. Phone: 763-533-1316 Address: 5810 42nd Ave North Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Child and Teen Checkups offers free child and teen checkups with the doctor of your choice for those young people who receive healthcare benefits through Medical Assistance, including independent teens and young adults up to age 21.
Face to Face Medical Clinic youth ages 11-24 can receive general medical and reproductive health care at the Face-to-Face Clinic located in St. Paul. Face to Face accepts most insurance plans, including medical assistance. Youth without insurance will only be charged what they can afford to pay. Phone: 651-772-5555 Address: 1165 Arcade St. St. Paul, MN 55106
Hennepin County Childhood Immunizations offers free walk-in clinics for infants through 18 years of age. Phone: 612-348-8900
Midwest Children’s Resource Center receives referrals from law enforcement, emergency departments, primary physicians, child protection services, parents, self-referrals and a variety of community agencies. Health assessments and supportive programming for at risk youth. Phone: 651-220-6750 Address: 347 Smith Ave. North Suite 401 St. Paul, MN 55102
My Health for Teens & Young Adults provides low-cost medical care for youth and young adults ages 12-26. Youth will not be turned away for inability to pay for services. Walk-in appointments are available. Phone: 952-474-3251 Address: 15 8th Ave South Hopkins, MN 55343
North Point Health & Wellness Center provides medical services to people of all ages. Northpoint serves individuals in all financial situations and accepts most insurance plans. If you do not have insurance, they will help determine if you qualify for an insurance plan. Phone: 612-543-2500 Address: 2220 Plymouth Ave North Minneapolis, MN 55411
Ramsey County Child and Teen-checkups will work with families to ensure routine health checkups for youth ages 0-21. Phone: 651-266-2420
Ramsey County Immunization Clinic Low-cost shots for infants, children, and adults who are uninsured or whose insurance does not cover shots. Phone: 651-266-1234
YouthLink Health and Wellness has an on-site medical clinic and a team of mental health professionals to assist youth in addressing their health-care needs. Phone: 612-252-1200 Address: 41 North 12th Street, Minneapolis MN 55403
ImmuLink is a statewide immunization information system that stores electronic immunization records. You can review your immunization record on line using the link provided.
Red Door Clinic provides free sexual health care to youth ages 12-21. Many of Red Door’s services are available on a walk-in basis and are provided regardless of a person’s ability to pay. Phone: 612-543-5555 Address: 525 Portland Ave S. 4th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Clinic 555 Clinic 555 offers sexual health services for adults and teens. Services range from low cost to free. Phone: 651-266-1255 Address: 555 Cedar St. St. Paul, MN 55101
Dental
My Health for Teens & Young Adults Children’s Dental Services provides dental care at the Hopkins site, one day a month. Appointments are required. Phone: 952-474-3251 Address: 15 8th Ave South Hopkins, MN 55343
North Point Health & Wellness Center provides dental services to people of all ages and financial situations. North Point Health & Wellness Center accept most insurance plans. If you do not have insurance, they will help determine if you qualify for an insurance plan. Phone: 612-543-2500 Address: 2220 Plymouth Ave North Minneapolis, MN 55411
Community Dental provides preventative, restorative, and emergency dental services to anyone who needs care. Phone: 651-744-2959 Address: 828 Hawthrone Ave. East, St. Paul, MN 55106
Ucare Mobile Dental Clinic The Mobile Dental Clinic offers dental check-ups, cleanings and simple restorative care to UCare members with limited access to quality dental care. Phone: 1-866-451-1555
Give Kids a Smile This event takes place on the first Friday and Saturday of February each year. A group of dental professionals from across the state come together to provide free dental care to children in need. Appointments are needed.
Dental Clinics that accept Medical Assistance:
Apple Tree Dental 651-644-8882
Children’s Dental 612-746-1530
Clear Lake Dental 651-788-7045
East Side Family Clinic 651-602-7500
Gentle Dentistry 651-379-9892 8711 E. Point Douglas Rd. S#110 Cottage Grove MN 55016
University of Minnesota Dental Clinic Phone: 612-625-2495
Indian Health Board Dental Services offers a wide variety of dental services. Phone: 612-721-9800 Address: 1315 E 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Mental Health
Face to Face Medical Clinic youth ages 11-24 can receive counseling services at the Face-to-Face Clinic located in St. Paul. Face to Face accepts most insurance plans, including medical assistance. Youth without insurance will only be charged what they can afford to pay. Phone: 651-772-5555 Address: 1165 Arcade Street Saint Paul, MN 55106
My Health for Teens & Young Adults provides low-cost mental health care for youth and young adults ages 12-26. Youth will not be turned away for inability to pay for services. Phone: 952-474-3251 Address: 15 8th Ave South Hopkins, MN 55343
North Point Health & Wellness Center provides mental health services to people of all ages in all financial situations. North Point Health & Wellness Center accepts most insurance plans. If you do not have insurance, they will help determine if you qualify for an insurance plan. Phone: 612-543-2500 Address: 2220 Plymouth Ave North Minneapolis, MN 55411
Mental Health Walk in Clinics
Amherst Wilder Must be at least 6 years old and youth ages 6-17 must be accompanied by parent/legal guardian Phone: 651-280-2310 Address: 451 Lexington Parkway North Saint Paul, MN 55104
Walk In Counseling Counseling services are completely free and anonymous, with no appointment needed. You must be at least 15 years old to receive individual counseling. Phone: 612-870-0565 Address: 2421 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404
Behavioral Health Center serves Hennepin County residents 18 and older, with needs related to mental health and substance use disorder. Walk in anytime from 9am to 9pm daily. Phone: 612-879-3115 Address: 1800 Chicago Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55405
Ramsey County Mental Health Urgent Care provides walk in service to residents of Ramsey County who are experiencing a mental health or chemical health crisis. Phone: 651-266-7878 Address: 402 University Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN 55130
Crisis Phone Numbers
Anoka County Crisis 763-755-3801
Carver County Crisis 952-442-7601
Dakota County Crisis 952-891-7459
Hennepin County Crisis 612-596-1223
Ramsey County Crisis 651-266-7878
Scott County Crisis 952-818-3702
Washington County Crisis 952-818-3702
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call 988
National Suicide Prevention 1-800-273-8255
National Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-442-4673
MN Crisis Text Line: Text MN to 741741 to be connected with a counselor who will help defuse the crisis and connect the texter to local resources. Crisis Text Line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Spanish language text line: Text HOLA to 741741 or text 442-AYUDAME in WhatsApp
The Steve Fund has created a special keyword, STEVE, that young people of color can text to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7. 
The Trevor Project If you are an LGBTQ+ young person in need of support, you can reach out to one of the counselors at The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or Text ‘START’ to 678-678
Caregiver Resources
Caring for a young person comes with both challenges and rewards. At Children’s Law Center of Minnesota (CLC), we’re here to support caregivers—whether you’re a foster parent, relative caregiver, or adoptive parent—by connecting you with information and resources that can help you navigate the complex systems involved in caring for youth. This section offers links to county foster care agencies, adoption organizations, legal support, and upcoming events. Our goal is to make it easier for you to find the tools, services, and connections you need to provide stable, informed, and compassionate care.
Legal Services For Adults
Below are selected local agencies and legal aid organizations that may provide various legal services for adults. CLC does not provide legal services for parents, foster parents, or guardians, or provide legal services pertaining to divorce and divorce custody matters.
Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis 612.332.1441
Legal Aid Youth Law Project 612.332.1441
Hennepin County Legal Referral 612.752.6666
Minnesota Disability Law Center 612.332.1441
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS) 651.222.5863
Legal Rights Center 612.337.0030
Immigrant Law Center 651.641.1011
Ramsey County Public Defender 651.215.0600 or 651.757.1600
Hennepin County Public Defender 612.348.7530
Ramsey County Guardian ad Litem Office 651.266.5270
Hennepin County Guardian ad Litem Office 612.348.6824
Ramsey County Attorney’s Office
- Prosecution/Civil | 651.266.3222 | more information
- Child Support Services | 651.266.3344 | map | more information
- Victim/Witness Services l 651.266.3222 | more information
Hennepin County Attorney’s Office 612.348.5550
Ramsey County Child Support 651.266.3344
Hennepin County Child Support 612.348.3600
Ramsey County Child Protection 651.266.4500
Hennepin County Child Protection 612.348.3552
Minnesota Department of Human Services: Children’s Services
Works in partnership with tribes, counties, communities, and service providers to ensure that children and families in crisis receive the services they need quickly and close to home. Includes information on foster care placement, child protection services, adolescent services, and various studies on the needs of children in out-of-home care in Minnesota.
Chrysalis/Tubman
If you need help quickly, call Tubman’s 24-hour crisis line:
612-825-0000 (West Metro)
651-770-0777 (East Metro)
Cornerhouse (Child Abuse Evaluation) 612.813.8300
P.A.C.E.R. Center 952.838.9000 -The mission of PACER Center (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights) is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents.
MN Resources for Fathers and Families
Blaine, Hopkins, Crystal, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Burnsville. For additional resources for Minnesota Father’s, click here. Phone number: 763.783.4938
Mental Health Association of MN 612.331.6840