This information was compiled by the Homeless Community Network, a group of public and nonprofit community services professionals.
FREE MEALS
The Salvation Army
20 First Ave. N.E.
Bread Table
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Monday-Friday
8:00 am to 10:00 am
Lunch
Monday-Friday
12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
Supper
Monday & Friday only
6:00 pm to 6:45 pm
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Enter through the back door.
Christ United Methodist Church
400 Fifth Ave. S.W.
Lunch
Saturday
11:00 am to 11:45 am
St. Francis Church
1114 Third St. S.E.
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Lunch
Sunday
11:30 am to 12:30 pm
FOOD SHELVES
Channel One
131 35th St. S.E.
287-2350
Monday – Thursday
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8 am – 5:45 pm
Friday
8 am – Noon
Catch a bus to Channel One –
$2.00 one-way cost
1.Bus # 14 – morning or evening
2.Bus # 6 – mid-day
The Salvation Army Channel One
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20 First Ave. N.E.
288-3663
Tuesday & Friday only
10 am – 4 pm
Community Food Response
810 Third Ave. S.E.
281-5061
Located at Bethel Lutheran Church
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Monday, Wednesday & Friday
5 pm to 6:30 pm
Bring I.D. to get signed up
Hope Summit Christian Church
1315 Sixth Ave. S.E.
In His Name food program
$15 for a box of groceries that would cost $70 plus.
Reserve a box by calling & leaving a clear message - 206-1889.
Pick up is the fourth Saturday of each month.
Pick up time is: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Berean Community Church
3157 Kenosha Drive N.W.
In His Name food program
$15 for a box of groceries that would cost $70 plus.
Reserve a box by calling & leaving a clear message - 206-1889.
Pick up is the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Pick up time is: 10:30am – Noon.
SHELTER
Dorothy Day Hospitality House
703 First St. S.W.
282-5172
Dinner is served daily at 6 pm for those staying at the shelter.
14-day stay
Must have a 30-day break after staying 1 thru 14 days.
9am to 4pm house closed
Women’s Shelter
285-1010
Serves women who are experiencing domestic abuse
School programs for children
Lodging & meals provided
Referrals to community resources
SHOWER UP
The Salvation Army
20 First Ave. N.E.
Monday – Friday
9 am – 11 am
1 pm – 3 pm
Showers allowed only during the scheduled times above.
THRIFT STORES
The Salvation Army Thrift Store
201 Ninth St. S.E.
Monday – Friday 8 am to 8 pm
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday – closed
Vouchers available
Goodwill
239 28th St. S.E.
Monday-Friday 9 am to 9 pm
Saturday 9 am to 8 pm
Sunday 11 am to 6 pm
Savers
1201 South Broadway
Monday-Saturday 9 am to 9 pm
Sunday 10 am to 6 pm
Community Clothes Line
814 11th Ave. N.E.
Monday & Tuesday 10 am to 6 pm
Wednesday & Thursday 10 am to 5 pm
The second Saturday of the month 10 am to 4 pm
Bethesda Upscale Resale
1550 Third Ave. S.E.
Tuesday thru Saturday
10 am to 5 pm
Rochester Outreach Center
Sharing Tree Clothing Distribution
2450 Marion Rd. S.E.
Tuesdays: 9:30am to 11:30am
Fridays: 3:30pm to 6:30pm
HEALTH CARE
Planned Parenthood
1212 Seventh St. N.W.
288-5186
HIV & STD testing
Men & women are served
Safe sex supplies
Olmsted County Public Health
2100 Campus Drive S.E.
328-7500
HIV & STD testing
Birth control available
Pregnancy testing
Cost of service is based on income
Olmsted County residency not needed
Mayo Clinic
200 First St. S.W.
284-2511
General information line
Migrant Health Services
1926 College View Road SE
529-0503
Monday – Friday
8:00 am -11:30 am/1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Good Samaritan Medical Clinic
120 North Broadway
529-4100
Call to schedule appointments
Monday & Wednesday, 4pm to 7pm
Pediatric clinic-Tuesday & Thursday, 5pm to 7pm
Saint Jude Hospice
2222 18th Ave. N.W. Ste. 210
Rochester, MN 55901
Phone: 281-5700
Fax: 281-5708
Moves from curing illness to comfort
Holistic approach
Rochester Veteran (VA) Clinic
3900 55th St. N.W.
252-0885
FAX (507) 529-8452
Primary medical care
Mental health care
If you are having thoughts of harming yourself call: 1-800-273-8255
Olmsted Medical Center - Clinic
210 Ninth St. S.E.
288-3443
Olmsted Medical Center – NW
4303 Hwy. 52 North, West Frontage Rd
292-7070
FastCare South Clinic - Shopko
2820 S Broadway
292-7009
FastCare North Clinic – Shopko
3708 Hwy. 63 North
292-7009
HOSPITALS
Olmsted Medical Center – Hospital
1650 Fourth St. S.E.
529-6600
St. Mary’s Hospital
1216 Second St. S.W.
255-5123
DENTAL
Good Samaritan Dental Clinic
120 North Broadway
529-4100
Emergency dental care only
Call to schedule appts
Rochester Community & Technical Dental Clinic
1926 College View Road
280-3169 or 1-800-247-1296
Accepts dental insurance
Dental students provide the cleaning service
Adult cleaning - $40
Child cleaning - $25
Deep cleaning - $160
Uptown Dental
2112 Viking Drive N.W. Suite E
206-6780
Accepts MA
Accepts UCARE
Accepts BluePlus
Does not accept GAMC
Office on second floor
Not handicap assessable
Apple Tree Dental
210 Wood Lake Dr. S.E. Suite B
Phone: 424-1040
Fax: 424-1042
Nonprofit dental organization bringing dental care to people who otherwise would be without.
DAILY SERVICE
The Salvation Army
20 First Ave. N.E.
288-3663
Homeless Outreach – ZVMHC- Recovery Program
29 7th St NE
951-5824 or 951-3620
Serves chemically dependent homeless population
Assistance with accessing community resources
Assistance with locating housing
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
The Salvation Army Castleview Residence
120 North Broadway
Property Manager: 424- 4180
Case Managers: 424-4182 or 424-4183
Single adult homeless or in need of housing
The Salvation Army Transitional Living & Counseling Program (TLC)
20 First Ave. N.E.
288-3663
homeless families with children
Intensive home based services
Cronin Home Inc.
825 West Silver Lake Dr. N.E.
282-1204 or 1-888-474-7597 (toll free)
"Providing safe, sober, supportive living environment" for chronic chemically dependent/homeless adults.
The Francis
17 Fouth St. S.W.
328-6316
Apartments for long-term homeless
Must have a diagnosis of MI, CD, HIV,TBI, DD
Thomas House Board & Lodge- ZVMHC
15 Sixth Ave. S.E.
535-5642 – direct line
535-5645 – main office
Current SMI or SPMI diagnosis
Serves homeless individuals
Silver Creek Corner
2125 Campus Dr. S.E.
288-0437
Fax: 288-0473
Permanent supportive CD housing
Round-the-clock staffing
Homeless Service Team - ZVMHC
29 7th St NE
535-5656
Serves chronic homeless folks
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Rochester
811 Seventh St. N.W.
281-3122
Program provides shelter for homeless families
Children must be under the age of 16
OTHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association (IMAA)
2500 Valleyhigh Dr. N.W.
289-5960
Immigrant/Refugee services
Family Homeless Prevention & Assistance Program
Olmsted Community Action Program
328-6333
Eviction prevention
Mortgage foreclosure prevention assistance
The Salvation Army Social Services
20 First Ave NE
288-3663
Rent & utility assistance
TEEN/YOUNG ADULT SERVICES
LINK Program – Lutheran Social Services
709 First Ave. S.W.
287-2260 ext 327
Office hours: M-F 9am to 6pm
Serves at-risk & homeless youth ages 16-21
Serves both families & individuals
Rochester Public School Services
328-4276
Homeless youth/families
Immediate enrollment
Free breakfast & lunch
National Runaway Switchboard
24 hours
800-621-4000
Workforce Youth Center
300 11th Ave SE
280-3582
Fax: 529-2716
Tuesday – 8am - 4pm
Thursday – 8am - 4pm
assistance with job search
Gay & Lesbian Youth Services
289-6329
Wed site: glysmn.org
CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES
All of the following services are through Child Welfare Services in Olmsted County.
328-6400
HOPE – focused on empowering families of color with support services
PACE – works with families of color who have school attendance issues
C.A.R.E. – support for parents who have a mental illness
Baby Steps – on going support for pregnancy & child development.
Steps to Success – for families with multiple children under the age of five
Bright Futures – pregnancy & parenting support for adolescent moms & dads
Parent Support & Outreach – links families to community resources
LEGAL SERVICES
Legal Assistance of Olmsted County (LAOC)
1136 Seventh St. N.W.
287-2036
FAX – 287-2035
Southern MN Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)
903 West Center St. Suite 130
292-0080
FAX – 292-0060
new clients call phone number:
1-888-575-2954
Servicios Legales Para Migrantes
Migrant Legal Services
St. Paul, MN – 1-800-652-9733
Fargo, ND – 1-800-832-5575
Reclamos de Salario, Beneficios Públicos, Inmigración y Ciudadanía, Problemas con Vivienda, Depósitos,
Discriminación, Contratos de Trabajo, Problemas con Contratistas
Out-front Minnesota
1-800-800-0350
Assistance with GLBT issues in MN
Public Defender’s Office
285-7370
Olmsted County District Court
(507) 206-2498
Restraining Orders
Orders for Protection
VETERAN SERVICES
Olmsted County Veterans Service Office
2100 Campus Dr. S.E.
328-6355
Veteran employment Service
MN WorkForce Center-300 11th Ave. N.W.
285- 7315
Training for disabled veterans
Assistance with converting military training to civilian credentials
Rochester Veteran (VA) Clinic
3900 55th St. N.W.
252-0885 Fax: (507) 529-8452
Primary medical care
Mental health care
If you are having thoughts of harming yourself call: 1-800-273-8255
VICTIM SERVICES
Olmsted County Victim Services
Olmsted County Government Center
151 4th St SE – 3rd floor
328-7270
24 hour CRISIS LINE – 289-0636
Provides support, information, options and resources to victims of sexual assault
Women’s Shelter
285-1010
Assistance with Orders for Protection & Harassment Orders
Lodging, meals & transportation provided
Mission 21
Office: 507-202-7028
Cell: 507-319-7819
Provides resources and restoration services to minor victims of human trafficking.
EMPLOYMENT
MN WorkForce Center
300 11th Ave. N.W.
285-7315
"One-stop shop" for employment
Veteran Employment Service
MN WorkForce Center
300 11th Ave. N.W.
285- 7315
direct referrals for job openings
training for disabled veterans
CHOICES OF SE MN – MN Displaced Homemaker Program
Heintz Center-RCTC
851 30th Ave. S.E.
280-5510
Low-income male or female homemaker who is abandoned, separated, divorced, or dealing with the death or disability.
Assistance with pre-employment/employment
DAY LABOR & TEMPORARY JOBS
NOTE: Persons applying for temporary labor must have a photo ID and a social security card. Those who are not US citizens need to present legal papers allowing employment.
*Be sure to look at these companies on line. They have good information and training available.*
Express Employment Professionals
2518 North Broadway
285-1616
www.expresspros.com/us
Global Employment Solutions
1032 15th Ave. S.E.
292-6692
Labor Ready
903 Sixth St. N.W.
286-1064
Work today-paid today
Kelly Services
3800 Hwy. 52 N
282-1584
Masterson Personnel
401 16 Ave. N.W.
252-8481
Manpower
3437 22 Ave. N.W.
285-0710
Leiders Employment Service
1530 Greenview Dr. S.W.
285-1425
SUBSIDIZED HOUSING
Rochester
Elderly (62+), under 62 if handicapped &/or disabled:
Central Towers – 285-1118
Fontaine Towers – 288-1128
Northgate Plaza – 289-2022
Park Towers – 285-9051
Kenosha Drive – (800)466-7722 ext.219
Family &/or handicapped:
Hylands – 288-4201
Innsbruck – 289-1319
Rochester Square – 288-9205
Eastridge Estates – 285-0022
Handicapped only:
Oakridge – 281-1031
Newbridge – 282-8284
Elderly only:
High Pointe – 282-8385
Byron
Elderly (62+), under 62 if handicapped &/or disabled:
Rolling Heights – (507)775-2109
Family &/or handicapped:
Villa Grand Apartments
(507)775-2109
Chelsa Circle Apartments
(507)775-2109
Eyota
Elderly (62+), under 62 if handicapped &/or disabled:
Lifestyle Management
(507)451-8524
Family &/or handicapped:
Lifestyle Management
(507)451-8524
Pine Island
30% of gross income for cost of rent:
Knollwood Apartments
(507)356-8448
Fox Meadows – (507)356-8979
Stewartville
Elderly (62+), under 62 if handicapped &/or disabled
Downtowner II – (507)533-8692
Family &/or handicapped:
Eastside Village – (507)533-4953
LANDLORDS/APARTMENTS
RGI Management
289-8000
Paramark Property Management
285-5082 or 288-7980
All Star Properties
252-9143
G-A Properties LLP
288-1376
Ken Lechner
288-6773
Jakobson Management
536-0000
J & L Management
282-2494
SELF DIRECTION
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
281-1747 - 24 hour phone
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
281-2227 - 24 hour phone
Alcohol or Drug Use
National Help & Referral Line
1-800-252-6465
UTURN
Sober Coffeehouse & Event Center
282-7773
5 11 ½ St SE
www.uturnmn.com
Harm Reduction Coalition
"Promoting the health & dignity of those impacted by drug use."
www.harmreduction.org
Salvation Army Smoking Cessation Clinic
120 North Broadway
529-4100
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
287-1692
NAMI Warmline
287-7161
Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Victim Services - Sexual Assault Program
289-0636 - 24 hour crisis phone
Domestic Violence Hotlines
National Hotline (English/Spanish)
1-800-799-7233
National Islamic Hotline
1-800-732-9601
Crisis Hotline
281-6248
Suicide, depression, detoxification
Veteran Suicide Prevention Line
1-800-273-8255
Family Planning STD Hotline
1-800-783-2287
Women’s Shelter
285-1010 - 24 hour phone
Rochester City Bus Lines
Information – 288-4353
Assistance with the Social Security Application Process
(612) 332-6773
Renters Hotline
529-4111
Disability Linkage Line
1-866-333-2466
statewide referral & assistance
Serves the disabled, families & provider
Discuss health insurance options
Information & Referral
Resource for MN
Dial: 211 or 1-800-543-7709
Referrals to health & human services
Confidential, multilingual
Boys & Girls Club of Rochester
1026 East Center St & 930 40th St. N.W.
287-2300
Gives every child access to a safe, nurturing, educational environment that positively impacts their lives.
