Health Care for the Homeless

Any adult or child experiencing homelessness is eligible for this program. This includes anyone who has been homeless within the past year or that is living:

Outside or on the street
In a shelter or transitional housing
With friends or relatives

Health Care for the Homeless serves clients at a variety of shelters and drop-in centers in Minneapolis.

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Services and appointments

Services

We provide a variety of health and wellness services to people experiencing homelessness.

Medical care

Medication refills
Sick visits
Minor injuries
Pregnancy tests
Birth-control
Blood pressure checks
Check-ups for adults and kids
COVID testing and vaccines
Flu and vaccine updates
Foot care
Wound care, skin problems or infections
Hepatitis C testing and treatment
HIV and STI screening
PrEP
Tuberculosis (TB) testing

Mental health

Therapy
Medication
Sleep problems
Diagnostic assessment
Community mental health support

Substance use disorder and harm reduction services

Suboxone
Clean needles
Narcan
Help scheduling a comprehensive assessment (Rule 25)
Help getting into treatment

Other

Care coordination
Needs assessment
Referral to community services and resources

Medical and mental health visits will be prioritized over visits for paperwork completion. Please visit your primary care provider for forms or paperwork needs.

Appointments

You are not required to have an appointment. Clinic hours vary by location. We recommend you call to confirm a clinic is open.

Endeavors respite program

Respite is a short-term service for patients experiencing homelessness who are too sick to be on the streets or shelter, but not sick enough to be in the hospital. Respite provides a space for patients to recover from an acute health concern or exacerbations of chronic health conditions.

While in respite and before discharge, our team will work with the patient to develop a plan. The plan addresses what is important to the patient and steps towards their recovery.

Respite clients have access to:

Private rooms
3 meals a day
Shared bathrooms
Shared laundry

Eligibility

Anyone experiencing homelessness and willing to take part is eligible. They must also be:

Too sick to be on the streets or in a shelter
Over 18 years old
Having a serious health concern or increase in severity of a chronic health condition
Independent in al ADLS (mobility of greater than 100 ft to bathroom/cafeteria)
In control of or able to manage bowel and bladder
Not intoxicated or not likely to experience withdrawal symptoms
Willing to participate in respite program

Address

Catholic Charities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
1414 11th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Catholic Charities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis map

Referrals

HCHRespite@hennepin.us
Fax 612-321-3446 or call 612-543-2150
EPIC HCH respite order/Telmediq
Community partner respite referral form (PDF, 1MB)

Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:15 to 4 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to noon

Endeavors clinic

Address

1009 E 14th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Phone 612-543-2218

Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.*
*closed for lunch noon - 1 p.m.

Drop-in center for youth

Youth Opportunity Center (YouthLink)

Youth Opportunity Center
41 North 12th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Youth Opportunity Center map

Connect

612-252-1200
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.*
*Closed for lunch noon - 1 p.m.
Friday – Nurse clinic: 9 a.m. to noon

Family shelters

People Serving People

People Serving People
614 South 3rd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
People Serving People map

Connect

612-332-4500 ext. 226
Monday, Tuesday: 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.*
*Closed noon - 1 p.m. for lunch
Wednesday: 8:15 a.m. to 8 p.m.
*Closed noon - 1 p.m. for lunch and 4 - 5 p.m. for dinner
Thursday: 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.*
*Closed noon - 1 p.m. for lunch
Friday: 8:15 a.m. to noon

Adult shelters

Salvation Army – Harbor Light

Harbor Light
1010 Currie Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Harbor Light map

Connect with Harbor Light

612-596-9643
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.*
*closed noon - 1 p.m. for lunch
Thursday and Friday: 8:15 a.m. to noon

Higher Ground

Higher Ground
165 Glenwood Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Higher Ground map

Connect with Higher Ground

612-348-5553
Tuesday: 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.*
* Closed noon - 1 p.m. for lunch
Wednesday: 8:15 a.m. to 8 p.m.*
*Closed noon - 1 p.m. for lunch and 4 - 5 p.m. for dinner
Thursday: 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.*
* Closed noon - 1 p.m. for lunch
Friday: 8:15 a.m. to noon

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