Services and resources

Learn more about the services and resources available at the Lake Street Safety Center.

Current services

Safety Center Agents

Safety Center Agents are available during all operating hours. They can help you with non-emergency questions and service requests.

They are part of the City's 311 department.

Learn more about what 311 can help you with

Office hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Be@School

Be@School offers support to students and families.

They can help families:

  • Enroll in school
  • Navigate resources for school
  • Connect to educational tools (e.g. laptops, tutoring, internet)
  • Advocacy

Learn more about Be@School

Office hours

Thursday

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The entrance area of the Lake Street Safety Center on E. Lake St.

Community Navigators

Community Navigators can provide cultural or issue-specific support. They can serve as a liaison between community and law enforcement.

They can help victims and survivors:

  • Connect to MPD about a current incident or case
  • Find more resources from other community agencies

Office hours

Tuesday

11 a.m - 1:30 p.m.

Crime prevention specialists

Crime prevention specialists help to create safe communities. They can help you with safety concerns and resolve conflicts.

They can help by:

  • Connecting victims with support services
  • Offering security advice and safety planning
  • Serving as a bridge between police and residents

Learn more about crime prevention specialists

Office hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches (GMCC)

GMCC offers recovery support to people who are struggling with substance use disorder. This support is specific to the East African community.

They also offer housing services, such as rental help and rapid rehousing.

Learn more about GMCC

Office hours

Tuesday, Thursday

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

LEAD Minneapolis

LEAD Minneapolis provides care and support to individuals in need of services in the E. Lake St. area.

They can:

  • Help people connect or re-connect with other services or case managers
  • Book an appointment with a doctor or other professionals
  • Check in with current members on assessments or goals
  • Offer resources like hygiene products or refreshments

Learn more about LEAD Minneapolis

Office hours

Second and fourth Wednesday of the month

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Apply in-person

You can apply in-person for the following permits and programs.

Resources available at no cost

Naloxone (NARCAN)

Naloxone (NARCAN) is a lifesaving drug that can immediately reverse an opioid overdose. You can get free NARCAN at the safety center.

Learn more about safe syringe and naloxone services

Graffiti removal solvent

Free quarts of graffiti removal solvent are available at the Lake Street Safety Center.

View resources and tips on how to remove graffiti

Gun locks

We are a community partner that can provide you with a free gun lock. This is part of the State of Minnesota’s Safe & Secure initiative.

Learn more about the State's initiative

Children's books

The Lake Street Safety Center has a community library that offers free books to children.

Future services and resources

Lake Street Safety Coordinator

The Lake Street Safety Coordinator can help business and property owners in the area.

They can help with:

  • Graffiti issues
  • Lighting concerns
  • Security camera registration
  • Broken glass replacement
  • Referrals to case management or outreach workers

Request a community conference room reservation

Community members can request to book the Lake Street Safety Center conference room to host a meeting.

Contact us

Community Safety Office

Phone

612-673-2482

Address

250 S. 4th St, Room 510
Minneapolis, MN 55415