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Disability Services in Ramsey County

Ramsey County, home to Minnesota's capital city of Saint Paul, combines urban accessibility with strong community services. The county is known for its cultural diversity, historic neighborhoods, and well-established social services infrastructure. Saint Paul's East Side and Frogtown neighborhoods have particularly active disability advocacy communities.

Ramsey County at a Glance

552,352

Total Population

66,282

People with Disabilities

8

Cities Served

4

Major Hospitals

County Seat

Saint Paul

How Truwell Serves Ramsey County

Truwell maintains strong partnerships with Ramsey County Social Services and providers throughout the East Metro. Our staff are familiar with Saint Paul's diverse communities and provide culturally responsive care. We coordinate closely with Regions Hospital's discharge planning team and have experience serving clients transitioning from Gillette Children's adult programs.

24-Hour Emergency Assistance

Round-the-clock support for individuals who need immediate assistance with health, safety, or crisis...

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Individualized Home Supports

Personalized in-home support services that help individuals with disabilities maintain their indepen...

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Night Supervision Services

Professional night supervision and evening supervision services with awake overnight staff to ensure...

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Community Residential Services (CRS) New Development

Truwell evaluates person-specific Community Residential Services (CRS) new-development referrals in ...

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Crisis Respite Services

Short-term CBSM crisis respite and intervention care, available in-home or out-of-home. We provide i...

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Employment Services

Comprehensive employment support helping individuals with disabilities explore career options, devel...

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Adult Companion Services

Non-medical companionship and supervision that helps adults participate in everyday activities, buil...

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Homemaker Services

Practical household support that helps a person maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home when di...

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Respite Care, In-Home or Out-of-Home

Planned, non-crisis care that gives unpaid caregivers a temporary break while the person receives sa...

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Individual Community Living Support (ICLS)

Individual Community Living Support helps eligible adults age 65 and older remain in their own home ...

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Semi-Independent Living Skills (SILS)

Training and assistance that helps eligible adults with developmental disabilities build and maintai...

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Individualized Home Supports With Training

One-to-one support that helps a person learn, improve, or maintain skills for living at home and par...

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Individualized Home Supports With Family Training

Training and consultation that equips unpaid family members to support the person’s assessed home an...

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Employment Exploration Services

Person-centered discovery that helps someone learn about their interests, strengths, support needs, ...

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Employment Development Services

Individualized job-development support that helps a person pursue competitive integrated employment ...

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Employment Support Services

Ongoing, individualized support that helps an employed person learn job duties, address workplace ch...

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Cities We Serve in Ramsey County

Saint PaulMaplewoodRosevilleShoreviewWhite Bear LakeNew BrightonNorth St. PaulLittle Canada

Local Resources in Ramsey County

County Social Services

Ramsey County Social Services

160 E Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55101

(651) 266-4444

Waivers: Disability Services: (651) 266-4500

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Major Hospitals

  • Regions Hospital

    Saint Paul • Emergency Services

  • United Hospital

    Saint Paul • Emergency Services

  • St. John's Hospital

    Maplewood • Emergency Services

  • Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare

    Saint Paul

Transportation

  • Metro Transit

    Bus and Green Line light rail connecting Saint Paul to Minneapolis, with extensive coverage throughout Ramsey County.

    (612) 373-3333
  • Metro Mobility

    ADA paratransit service providing door-to-door transportation for people with disabilities.

    (651) 602-1111
  • Ramsey County Veterans Services Transportation

    Transportation assistance for veterans with disabilities to medical appointments.

    (651) 266-2545

About Ramsey County Services

Ramsey County is home to Gillette Children's, a nationally recognized specialty healthcare facility

Saint Paul has an extensive network of community health centers serving diverse populations

The county has strong disability advocacy organizations including the Arc and Accessible Space

Ramsey County's social services department has dedicated Somali, Hmong, and Spanish-speaking staff

Frequently Asked Questions About Services in Ramsey County

How do I get connected with disability services in Ramsey County?

Contact Ramsey County Social Services at (651) 266-4444 or visit their office at 160 E Kellogg Blvd in Saint Paul. You can also request a callback through their website. Disability services staff can assess your needs and explain available waiver programs.

Are there culturally-specific services available in Ramsey County?

Yes, Truwell and Ramsey County both prioritize culturally responsive care. We have staff who speak multiple languages and understand diverse cultural needs. Ramsey County has dedicated staff for Somali, Hmong, Karen, and Latino communities.

What areas of Ramsey County does Truwell serve?

Truwell provides services throughout Ramsey County including Saint Paul, Maplewood, Roseville, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, and all surrounding communities.

Ready to Get Started in Ramsey County?

Contact Truwell today to learn how we can support you or your loved one with quality 245D services.