The Government Center East Building is closed for regular in-person appointments until further notice; limited walk-up service is available for individuals as a last resort option for any issue involving Ramsey County that cannot be resolved online or by phone and email.
The building is also one of several county buildings where residents can drop off forms and, during limited hours, make a phone call to access county services.
- Residents are encouraged to apply for cash, emergency and food (SNAP) assistance at applymn.dhs.mn.gov.
- Before applying, residents can see if they are eligible for ApplyMN programs at mn.bridgetobenefits.org.
- Residents are encouraged to apply for health insurance at mnsure.org.
- All Financial Assistance intake interviews, including Emergency Assistance, will take place over the phone, rather than in-person. Call 651-266-4444 to set one up.
- Clients can send applications and verifications in via email at fas.forms@ramseycounty.us fax 651-266-3942 or drop them off in the drop box outside of the Government Center East Building.
Homeless Services
- Families with at least one minor child in need of emergency shelter should call 211, the United Way’s Helpline and Crisis Line, for a prescreen. If a family is currently unsheltered, they can also call Ramsey County’s Homeless Services Team directly during business hours at 651-266-7818.
- Per the Governor’s Executive Order, evictions cannot be filed in Minnesota at this time. We encourage all households to continue paying as much as possible towards rent each month. While households cannot be evicted, they can fall too far behind in rent for assistance. Households that need assistance with rent or a notice of late rent should contact Financial Assistance Services at 651-266-4444 or a Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program (PDF).
- The Safe Space, operated by Model Cities, is open and accepting shelter guests under relatively normal service. Capacity is slightly reduced for social distancing recommendations.
- For more information, see Housing Services & Support.
