Public Health in Public Places

• Saint Paul Public Library Social Worker offers walk-in consultations.  Get help with problem-solving, ask questions, find resources, or get support from a licensed social worker. Call 651-280-2190 or email carolyn.hockey@wilder.org. Learn more here. 
• Stay connected at home (internet service) - Ramsey Connected is an initiative designed so all Ramsey County residents can have low-cost internet and computers and the skills to use them. Ramsey County believes the internet is a basic need and low-cost tool that should be available to all residents. While Ramsey County is not an internet service provider, we serve as a connector and partner through our Ramsey Connected program. For more information on internet resources, visit the Ramsey County Connected webpage. 
• Resources for trans, queer and others in Minnesota Social connections: Our Space QT Castle is a social space for queer, trans, and other people of color: Queermunity is a social and community-building space that works with Ramsey County.
• Transforming Families Minnesota offers confidential support meetings for parents of transgender children: Transforming Families is a community where transgender, gender non-conforming, and questioning youth and their families come together to support each other in a safe, welcoming space. Transforming Families offers confidential peer-support meetings for trans youth and their families. The organization aims to provide an affirming place to talk through situations, emotions, and questions, whether difficult, joyful, or anything in between. Meetings take place at a variety of locations in Minnesota, such as Saint Paul, Mahtomedi, Minneapolis, Eagan and online. More details are available on the organization's private Facebook group and in monthly newsletters. If you do not have access to either of those resources and would like to attend, please email info@tffmn.org. To learn more about organization and their meetings, visit the Transforming Families website.
• ​The Somali Mental Health Professionals Network (SMHP) is excited to share a significant milestone — the official launch of the Somali Mental Health and Wellness Directory!​ In their ongoing commitment to supporting the mental health and well-being of the Somali community, the Network recognized the need for a comprehensive resource that connects individuals with qualified mental health professionals, wellness services, and support networks. Today, they are proud to introduce the Somali Mental Health and Wellness Directory as a vital tool to address this need.
• Unemployment Benefits - Workers impacted by layoffs, reduced hours and other interruptions to your paycheck may have options with Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development unemployment insurance. Unemployment information for employees and for employers
• Transit Assistance: The Transit Assistance Program (TAP) is designed to make public transit more affordable for people with lower incomes. TAP provides a year-long reduced fare pass on a Go-To Card. Customers can use a bus or train for just $1 per ride – even during rush hour – with a 2½ hour transfer. Signing up for the program is quick and easy. Do it straight from your computer or phone by uploading one of the pre-approved documents listed at https://www.metrotransit.org/tap-riders along with a copy of your I.D. We’ll mail you a Go-To Card with a full year of discounted rides. For questions or translation help, call 612-373-3333.
• Jewish Family Services - Community chaplaincy, emergency financial assistance, short-term tele-counseling, counseling and mental health services, Kosher meals on wheels, and connection to community resources.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota - online resources for people experiencing isolation, anxiety, and other mental health related issues.​
• Community Alternative Response Emergency Services (CARES) - An Alternative Emergency Response to Mental Health Crisis and Behavioral Emergencies. The CARES Team responds to non-violent mental health crisis and behavioral emergencies within the City of Saint Paul.  CARES responds to calls citywide on weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Experiencing stress and mental health symptoms? Call the county’s Crisis Team for support and resources. The county’s two 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.

 City of Saint Paul Resources and Relevant Policies

The City of Saint Paul has immigration-related resources for community members through the Saint Paul City Attorney’s Office Immigrant and Refugee Program. The Immigrant and Refugee Program can connect constituents with resources for shelter, food, becoming a citizen, legal help and more. stpaul.gov/immigration-resources

The City of Saint Paul abides by its separation ordinance that makes clear local law enforcement officers are only to uphold local laws in the course of their duties, not federal immigration policies. SPPD cannot and does not cooperate with ICE.

Congressional offices representing Saint Paul

Immigration is a matter of federal policy, and congressional offices are often best positioned to help constituents: 

• Office of Congresswoman Betty McCollum
  • Saint Paul office (651) 224-9191
• Office of Senator Amy Klobuchar
  • Main office in Minneapolis (612) 727-5220
• Office of Senator Tina Smith
  • Main office in Saint Paul (651) 221-1016

Key organizations supporting Saint Paul constituents with immigration needs

• Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
• MN Advocates for Human Rights
• Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
• International Institute of Minnesota If you live in St. Paul or Minneapolis, you may be eligible for free support and legal representation throughout your citizenship application process.
• Release MN 8
• Unidos MN
• Black Alliance for Just Immigration
• Volunteer Lawyers Network

• Ramsey County’s Covid-19 page - Includes County services, health information, community resources, unemployment assistance, business resources, employee information
• Long COVID resources
• City of Saint Paul Covid-19 Information page