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What to do when you run out of money

There is an assumption made here that – if at all possible - you will or have contacted family and friends to ask for support and help.

If you are not eligible for County services:

1. Make Sure You Have Food
   • Food Shelves
     • Hunger Solutions A comprehensive hunger relief organization in Minnesota.
2. Take Care of Your Health
    Federal Law requires that if you request or a request is made on your behalf, all emergency rooms must treat you.
   • • Free Medical Clinics/Camps All over the USAThis site brings you the most recent information about Free Medical Clinics and Free Dental Clinics that are available in Minnesota.
3. Secure Housing
   • Foreclosure Prevention
     • Minnesota Home Owner Center Provides education and counseling services for home owners working to sustain their mortgages.
   • Utility Assistance
     • Stay Warm Minnesota Works to ensure that every Minnesota family experiences a safe and comfortable winter without having their home heating bills overtake the entire family budget.
   • Consider renting to a roommate
     • Craigslist
   • Where to find a shelter
     • Homes & Communities, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development List of Shelters and Emergency Housing in Minnesota.
4. If you can’t afford to pay for your phone anymore…
   • Community Voice Mail CVM provides free voicemail for people with demonstrated financial need.
5. Get Legal Assistance if You Need It
   • Legal Assistance
     • Legal Services Corporation Provides free or low cost legal advice or representation of low income individuals or families in Minnesota.
6. Look For Other Support Services
   • United Way Twin Cities Call Center [2-1-1] 651-291-0211
     Trained information specialists and volunteers that connect users to community resources.
   • MinnesotaHelp.info An online directory of services designed to help people in Minnesota find human services, information and referral, financial assistance, and other forms of help.
7. Other Miscellaneous Efforts
   • Sell some of your possessions
     • Craigslist
     • e-bay
   • Pawn Shops
     • Pawn-Shops.net
   • Sell your plasma
     • Talecris Plasma Resources
   • Barter for services
     • Do It Green Minnesota Bartering Services in the Twin Cities
8. Continue Looking for Employment and Training and Education Resources
   • Employment and Training Resources
     • Positively Minnesota, Department of Employment and Economic Development Work Force Centers in Minnesota
     • Look under Career Resources, Job Search and Training and Education categories on this site.
9. Take Care of Yourself Mentally, Emotionally and Spiritually
   • Mental and emotional health should be part of a planned regime that might include joining support groups, walking, reaching out to friends and family, and having a daily routine that is structured, but allows for some fun. Churches, synagogues, and other faith-based organizations offer guidance, support, and hope through fellowship and prayer services.