Homeless & Prevention

Contact

Housing Crisis Resource
218-748-7357
1-800-662-5711 Ext 7357

Virginia Shelter
218-741-2063

Hibbing Shelter
612-688-7709 (singles)
612-688-7678 (families)

Lake and Cook Counties
218-623-3033
218-410-5317

Virginia Youth Foyer
218-749-0766

Providing Safety and a Path Forward

AEOA provides a wide range of programs to help individuals and families experiencing homelessness stay in their current housing or find safe, stable housing. Our services are designed to keep community members housed through prevention resources or rapid rehousing, which includes:

Emergency shelter
Help finding housing
Financial assistance
Counseling and case management
Connections to essential resources
Referrals to community support

Homeless? Call 2-1-1

If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, the first step is to call 2-1-1 for a housing screen. Once completed, an assessment will be scheduled with a case manager who will help you secure safe and affordable housing. Call 2-1-1 if you are:

Homeless right now
Living somewhere without working utilities
Living with family and do not have space of your own
Going to be homeless within 2 weeks

Emergency Shelters

Bill’s House (Virginia) – 12 beds
Home on the Range (Hibbing) – 54 beds

Our shelters provide 24/7 staffing and on-site case management to guide residents toward permanent housing. Our team offers personalized support and connects individuals to resources that help them successfully transition to stable living.

Facing a Housing Crisis?

We can provide financial assistance for various situations to help you remain housed or secure new housing, such as:

Security deposits
Rent payments

Homeless Youth Services

Youth Foyer

The Youth Foyer provides safe, affordable permanent housing and supportive services for homeless youth aged 18-25 in northern St. Louis County. The foyer consists of 13 efficiency units and two two-bedroom apartments for parenting youth.

The AEOA Youth Counselor conducts outreach to youth experiencing homelessness and provides intensive case management services to youth participating in the Virginia Youth Foyer project. The Youth Councilor helps young people in the Foyer program achieve the skills necessary to transition into adulthood successfully.

Our youth outreach services can help find appropriate housing for youth who are currently homeless and provide financial assistance with first-month expenses. We can also make connections to other services such as mental health, chemical dependency counseling, education, domestic violence, MNsure, and food supports.

Living Independently from Experience (LIFE)

The Living Independently from Experience (LIFE) program is a transitional housing program for homeless youth age 18-24 experiencing homelessness in Itasca County and Koochiching County. Eligible youth are offered a variety of services to build a plan that will help stabilize their housing situations. Crisis intervention and ongoing support services include temporary and emergency vouchers, rental assistance, security deposits, utility assistance, moving expenses, temporary and emergency vouchers, and one-on-one case management. Connections are made to other needed services such as mental health, chemical dependency counseling, education, domestic violence, MNsure, and food supports.

For questions or additional information about our LIFE program, please complete the short form below and a member of our team will reach out. This form is not an application.

Interest Form

Bill’s House

Home on the Range

Youth Foyer

Danial’s Story: Getting Back on Track

Danial was living with his family until things were not going so well. He was without a place to stay talked with his daughter who told him about Home on the Range Shelter and how it may be a good fit for his situation. He called the shelter where a room was available, and he was able to get back on track with his medical situation and work towards finding a home.

“I worked with case managers Alan, Shanel, and the rest of the staff. I felt like I was in a safe and peaceful environment, which resulted in me being able to complete my goals,” Danial said.

Danial found a great employment opportunity and an apartment that he now calls home. He expressed his gratitude for the help he received while at the shelter and now looks forward to creating a positive future.

Additional Resources

Help with Eviction

St. Louis County emergency assistance needs to be the first point of contact to access emergency funds. If you have been denied or have already accessed their funds, please contact AEOA’s Housing Specialist at 218-748-7357 or 1-800-662-5711.
Apartment/Landlord List

See a list of landlords and apartment complexes below. Please note that these are not affiliated with AEOA and are intended for informational purposes only.

Apartment/Landlord List

Funded by the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) and supported by the Northeast Minnesota Continuum of Care.