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I need Shelter, Housing, or Housing Resources
In need of permanent housing:
Avivo’s housing programs receive referrals through Coordinated Entry; this is organized by county. Please follow the links below to learn more about this process and get connected to an assessor. If you want to work with Avivo you can mention that preference during the assessment.
Hennepin County: https://www.hennepincounty.gov/services/assistance/homelessness/coordinated-entry-homeless-assistance?from=coordinated-entry
*Additional Hennepin County homelessness information: https://www.hennepincounty.gov/services/assistance/homelessness
Ramsey County: https://www.ramseycountymn.gov/residents/assistance-
Central Minnesota: https://www.cmhp.net/coordinated-entry/
In need of shelter:
Hennepin Shelter Hotline 612.204.8200 for single adults and families in Hennepin Country United Way 2-1-1 (mobile: 651.291.0211).
In need of domestic violence support:
Contact the Domestic Abuse Project at firstcall@mndap.org or 612.874.7063, extension 232.
Staying outdoors, in a vehicle, camping, etc.
In Hennepin County, single adults and families should contact the Hennepin Shelter Hotline at 612.204.8200 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m., or reach out to a Street Outreach worker they may be working with. After hours, please call United Way 2-1-1 (mobile: 651.291.0211).
How is someone referred to Avivo Village?
There is not a “direct” referral process to Avivo Village. It is designed for individuals living unsheltered who are not using the traditional shelter system and are living outside or other places not suitable for living. Many outreach teams and other providers working in Hennepin County utilize HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) to designate an individual, fitting Avivo’s target population, as preferring Avivo Village.
Ramsey County
Ramsey County family and individual access can be found here. If you and your family don’t live in Hennepin County or Ramsey County, there are still options for you. All counties in Minnesota have some form of Coordinated Entry.
Central Minnesota Counties
For central Minnesota counties, access to Coordinated Entry can be found here at the Central Minnesota Housing Partnership. All counties in Minnesota have some form of Coordinated Entry.
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I need a Chemical Health Assessment and/or treatment
To enter Avivo’s Substance Use Disorder programs, you need a chemical health diagnosis, which is documented by a Comprehensive Assessment (a chemical health assessment formerly known as a Rule 25 Assessment). This assessment provides access and funding for substance abuse treatment. Learn more about assessments here.
Avivo provides in-person, comprehensive assessments on a first-come first-served, walk-in basis, Monday – Friday, at our Minneapolis location at 1900 Chicago Avenue. Doors will open at 6:30 a.m, November – March, and 7:00 a.m., April – October.
To schedule or refer, or for any questions, please email intake.referrals@avivomn.org, call 612.752.8074, or fax 612.752.8051.
Individuals must meet eligibility guidelines. See our FAQ for more details.
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I am looking for Avivo's Community Support Program or Mental Health Clinic
Community Support Program
Membership to Avivo’s Community Support Program is free and open to adults residing in Hennepin County who live with a severe and persistent mental illness. We offer a place to belong, build friendships, connect with others – while experiencing engaging activities and finding meaningful life resources! Avivo CSP programming is offered in-person and virtually.
Structured and welcoming wellness activities are offered in-person at two gathering place locations in Minneapolis. Staff offer ArtWorks, Avivo’s widely known, inclusive arts programming founded on the principles of arts access, recovery, and social justice. Avivo’s gathering places also offer wellness activities that include nutrition, physical activity, games, fellowship, staff support to connect to community resources, and more.
Mental Health Clinic
At Avivo’s Mental Health Clinic, we are a diverse clinical team in Minneapolis that provides personalized mental health care including mental health therapy, diagnostic assessments, psychiatric care and medication management, and mental health support. Each person is treated uniquely and experience care that honors their personal stories and journey to healing.
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I need Employment and/or Career Advancement
Employment and Career Advancement
Connect today to free career training and employment support and take the next best steps for you. Free and full career services are available right near you. Avivo has training classes and skilled counselors in multiple locations across Minneapolis. Whatever the reason you are here right now, Avivo is here to help. We are excited to meet you!
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Free job search help
- Career and skills assessments
- Mock interviews
- Resume writing
- Job search resources
- Access to Avivo’s hiring business partners
Free career training
- Assistance finishing high school or earning your GED
- Credentialed eight- to 12-week training in IT, medical office, office support, telecommunications, HVAC, and green energy careers
- Paid internships for youth
Resources to help you to succeed
- Referrals to community resources to help you (e.g. childcare resources)
- Transportation assistance
- Tuition for new short-term career training or education
- Technology assistance
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