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.

Veterans Services

• In-person appointments or walk-ins are not currently available, but residents with questions or needs can contact the office at 651-266-2545 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or send an online request for assistance. Forms and documents can be mailed, emailed or dropped off at one of the six county service sites.

Public Health

WIC

• WIC appointments will be conducted over the phone. A WIC nutrition educator will call you at your scheduled appointment time. Please call 651-266-1300 if you have questions or to schedule an appointment.

Family Visiting

• Home visits will be completed by phone, texts, Skype or other video applications. Clients should call 651-266-1568 with questions.

Tuberculosis Program

• In-office TB visits are currently available by appointment only. Medication for latent or active TB will be provided through drive-up or in-home services. Call 651-266-1343 to schedule an appointment or if you have questions. More information

Clinic 555

• Sexual Health Services: in-person services are now available by appointment only. Visits must be scheduled in advance. Walk-in services are not currently available. Please call 651-266-1255 to schedule an appointment or if you have questions. More information
• Syringe Services: walk-up visits continue to be available. More information

SOS Sexual Violence Programs

• SOS continues to be available 24/7 by phone at 651-266-1000. Face-to-face services have resumed. Precautions will be taken to ensure client safety. SOS trainings will be offered online and support groups are canceled. More information

Immunization Services

• Appointments for immunizations are now available. All visits must be scheduled in advance. Walk-in or same-day services are not currently available. Please call 651-266-1234 to schedule an appointment or if you have questions. More information

HouseCalls

• HouseCalls is accepting limited appointments, but is not accepting walk-ins at this time. Please call 651-266-1290 and staff will help you with resources. More information

Vital Records

Birth and death records

• Appointments are required for birth records and death records. Walk-in service is currently not available. Please call 651-266-1333 to schedule an appointment. Staff will continue to process birth and death record requests by mail. 

Marriage records and marriage licenses

• Appointments are required for marriage records and marriage licenses. Walk-in service is currently not available. Please call 651-266-1333 to schedule an appointment. Staff will continue to process marriage record requests by mail. 

Credentials of Ordination

• Appointments are required for credentials of ordination. Walk-in service is currently not available. Please call 651-266-1333 to schedule an appointment. Staff will continue to process credentials of ordination requests by mail. 

Notary registration

• Appointments are required for notary registration. Walk-in service is currently not available. Please call 651-266-1333 to schedule an appointment. Staff will continue to process notary registration requests by mail. 

Child Support

Child support staff will continue to provide services by phone (651-266-3344) and email. Learn how to connect with your worker.

• Virtual service and reception desks will remain operating. Please call 651-266-3222 if you have questions or a need to arrange limited in-person services.

Social Services

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.

Community Voluntary Services: Mental Health services, Adult and Child Foster Care, Youth Engagement, Parent Support Outreach, Mothers First, Child Care Licensing, Adoption, STAY and Permanent Connections

• In-person visits and interviews will only occur if there is health, safety or emergency concern and if no one in the family is ill. Social distancing practices will be followed.
• Most visits and interviews will be conducted over the phone or via a video messaging service.
• For questions about your service, call 651-266-4500.

MnCHOICES

• Client assessments and reassessments will all be completed by phone/video contact.

Child Protection Case Management

• Client contact will be conducted over the phone/video app unless an emergency arises. In the case of an emergency, intake protocols will be followed.  

Disability Client Services

• Case management services will be conducted over the phone/video unless an emergency arises. In the case of an emergency, intake protocols will be followed.  ​

Mental Health Center

• Walk-in clients will be served once screened for fever, cough, travel and possible COVID-19 exposure.
• Group therapy programs have been suspended until further notice.
• Clients will still receive injections in-person at the Mental Health Center.
• Individual therapy and psychiatrist appointments and prescriptions will be conducted over the phone or Telehealth if clients are able.
• For more information about Mental Health Center services, call 651-266-7890.

Lake Owasso Residence

• Every person will be screened upon entering the building for fever, cough, travel and possible COVID-19 exposure.
• Volunteer visits and outings are suspended at this time.
• Family visits in the facility, outings and home visits are suspended until Monday, April 6. Call 651-765-7700 for more information.

Ramsey County Care Center

• Every person will be screened upon entering the building for fever, cough, travel and possible COVID-19 exposure.
• Family members are not allowed to visit at this time. Exceptions will be made for end of life situations on a case by case basis.
• All volunteer visits, incoming groups and outings to the community have been canceled until further notice. Call 651-777-7486 with questions.

Detoxification Center

• Every person will be screened upon entering the building for fever, cough, travel and possible COVID-19 exposure.
• Visitors are not allowed at this time.
• The Detoxification Center will be reducing capacity from 40 people to a maximum of 20 people to maintain social distancing standards. For more information, call 651-266-4009.

Mental Health Crisis Lines

• Mental health crisis lines continue to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Children’s Mental Health Crisis Line: 651-266-7878.
• Adult Mental Health Crisis Line: 651-266-7900.

https://www.careerforcemn.com/virtual-interactive-services

You can also contact us at the above email addresses to get information about job search supports such as networking strategies, finding jobs in www.minnesotaworks.net, or enhancing your LinkedIn profile.

Would you like a CareerForce Representative to review your resume and provide feedback?  If so, you have two options:

1. Follow the “resumes” link in your www.minnesotaworks.net account and fill in the resume template, then email a notification to careerforce.saintpaul@state.mn.us that your resume has been entered into Minnesotaworks.  Please include your full name in subject line.

OR-

2. Email your resume as a Microsoft Word attachment to careerforce.saintpaul@state.mn.us with your full name in the subject line.

Plus!  If you need assistance getting started on you resume CareerForce has a resume writing section for career seekers.

CareerForce now has online workshops on Job Search, Resume Writing and Interview Skills along with links to several online resources at:

https://www.careerforcemn.com/virtual-interactive-services

Click on the links below.

State and local resources are available for people whose jobs have been impacted by the outbreak.

• Employment assistance resources
• Community Career Labs
• TechPak program
• Minnesota Unemployment Insurance
• Businesses now hiring

Links below.

• Resources in our community
• Food
• Home meal delivery
• Housing
• Mental health

County Services & Initiatives

Click on this link https://www.ramseycounty.us/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-information

Ramsey County’s government remains open and continues to provide services. Links below.

• Service delivery information
• Service Centers
• Form drop-off sites
• RISE: Investment and support efforts (CARES funding)
• Compliance and oversight
• Service delivery metrics dashboard

• COVID-19 health information
• Testing sites
• Questions and help
• Daily COVID-19 situation update dashboard
• Materials, posters and videos
• Cloth face coverings
• COVID-19 mobility information

Materials are available in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Karen and Oromo.

• Español
• Hmoob
• Soomaali
• Karen
• Afaan Oromoo

Minnesota Food Helpline

With one call the Minnesota Food HelpLine assesses the caller’s situation and provides solutions to their food needs. If you or someone you know is struggling to put food on the table, give us a call at 1-888-711-1151, use our chat feature or online help.

HelpLine Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

You can also click on their main website. https://www.hungersolutions.org/programs/mn-food-helpline/

9,000 people a day seeking food assistance.

Minnesota is a leader in agriculture. Yet every day in Minnesota, over 9,000 people visit a food shelf to get help meeting their daily food needs.

Elders of East Side Saint Paul, Minnesota Fundraiser

Support East Side Elders! Order your chili, Beef, or veggie, then drive-thru and pick it up on your way home, order a Reusable knife, fork & spoon set while you’re at it too! Last day to order is Dec 2nd. Get your time slot now before they fill up!

Click on this link to find out more information https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10220478302446127&set=a.1035145757434&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Click on this link to find out where to get tested, free! https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/testsites/community.html

Who can get tested

• Testing is free, and you do not need insurance or identification.
• You can get tested even if you don’t have symptoms of COVID-19. For example, if you think you have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19 or if you got a call from the health department telling you that you may have been exposed.
• Community testing is designed to serve the local community. If you live farther away, we encourage you to get tested at your local clinic. For help finding a nearby location, see Find Testing Locations.

What to bring

• Wear a mask or face covering if you can.
• Bring your confirmation text or email if you can.
• You do not need to show identification or insurance information.

What to expect at the event

• If you signed up for an appointment online or by phone, staff will ask to see your confirmation text or email, or you can tell them your name, birthdate, and address.
• If you did not sign up for an appointment ahead of time, a greeter will register you when you get to the event. You will need to provide your name and contact information. This information is given to staff to contact you with your test results.
• Please arrive at the site close to the time of your scheduled visit. Staff will check you in when you arrive and tell you where to go. Testing sites are designed to ensure social distancing and proper cleaning to keep you safe.
• A health care worker will gently insert what looks like a long Q-tip into your nose and swirl it for a few seconds in order to get a good sample. It will then be removed and put in a vial to be sent to a lab for testing.