The HouseCalls/Families in Crisis program is a collaboration between public health and Health Care for the Homeless. Provides health and social services to families living in high-risk environments, who are at risk for becoming homeless. All services (except utility assistance) are by referral only. Referrals are made from Housing Code, Child and Adult Protection, schools and hospitals | 651.266.1290
Homeless Prevention Services (only available by referral)
Home visits
Transportation to medical visits
Client referral and follow-ups provided by staff
Minnesota Energy Resources
Cold Weather Rule
October 15 - April 15
The rule was developed by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to help protect residential energy customers from service disconnection from Oct. 15 through April 15 due to non-payment, provided the disconnection would affect the customer's primary heating source.
More information | To apply: 1.800.895.4999 (XCEL Energy)
Energy Assistance Program (EAP) | Community Action Program (CAP)
Assists participating households to maintain affordable, continuous and safe home energy, which includes bill payment assistance, intervention in energy crisis situations, outreach to under-served populations, advocacy for and information about utility consumer rights and referrals.
More information | 651.645.6470
Emergency Assistance (EA) | Ramsey County
Program for low income families experiencing a financial crisis. If you have an open case in Ramsey County, please call your case worker.
More information | 651.266.4444
Heat Share | Salvation Army
Provides emergency assistance with heating and utility bills on a year-round basis.
More information | 651.224.6946
Power On | Energy Cents
Works with customers to make utility bills more affordable, encourage customers to make consistent payments and to lower the costs associated with the utility's attempt to collect payments from customers with limited resources.
More information | 651.774.9010
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