Back

Social Services

Reach Out. Speak Up. Save Lives.

Know the Signs:

  • Feeling hopeless or trapped
  • Withdrawing from friends and family
  • Extreme mood swings
  • Talking about wanting to die

How You Can Help:

  • Listen without judgment
  • Encourage professional support
  • Check in regularly
  • Share resources

Resources: 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Local Resources for Students & Families

Community Sharing Fund

100-1500 dollars for immediate housing needs or families needing short term financial crisis apply

Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

Offers cash,food,childcare assistance, and employment services

Catholic Charities

Housing assistance, emergency assistance, emotional and behavioral help

Wilder – Center for Social Healing

Address: 935 Lafond Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

  • Phone: 651-280-2310

Neighborhood House/Wellstone Center

Address: 179 Robie St E, Saint Paul, MN 55107

  • Phone: 651-789-2500
  • Provides One to Two boxes of FREE food

If you are in need of SNAP ASSISTANCE Program Information

  • Phone: 651-266-4444
  • Contact Paw Khee @ 651-789-2520 for Karen interpretation.

Joseph’s Coat

Address: 1107 7th St, Saint Paul, MN 55102

  • Phone: 651-291-2472, call to make an appointment bring Photo ID
  • 2 FREE bags of clothes once a month

Face to Face

Alternative school for students struggling academically, behaviorally, or needing mental or substance abuse help.

Hmong American Partnership (HAP)

Address: 1075 Arcade St, St. Paul, MN 55106

  • Phone: 651-495-1557
  • Can help with: Health care enrollment, SNAP (food) benefits, mental health and wellness, employment help, and educational services

Karen Organization of Minnesota (KOM)

Address: 2353 Rice St #240, Roseville, MN 55113

  • Phone: 651-788-7593
  • Can help with: employment, social services, community health and youth development

Jose Cardenas

josecardenas@hope-school.org
Social Worker