Homelessness

Olmsted County is one of several counties across the state that has developed local strategies to end homelessness.

ECHO Center
ECHO Center

Empowering Connections and Housing Outreach (ECHO) Center
ECHO Center

Empowering Connections and Housing Outreach (ECHO) Center

People struggling with homelessness and other housing needs have another option for help in Olmsted County.

The Housing Stability Team of Olmsted County opened a satellite office called the Empowering Connections and Housing Outreach (ECHO) Center. The office is located at 206 4th Street SE in Rochester, next to the Rochester Community Warming Center. This office is open by appointment only. Please contact the Housing Stabilty Team at 507-328-7175 for assistance making an appointment.
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Heading Home Olmsted- A plan to prevent and end homelessness
Heading Home Olmsted- A plan to prevent and end homelessness
Heading Home Olmsted- A plan to prevent and end homelessness

We seek to prevent and end long-term homelessness in Olmsted County by developing local housing and supportive services that use evidence-based models and combine public and private resources.
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Coordinated Entry Point
Coordinated Entry Point
Coordinated Entry Point

The Coordinated Entry System is the county's approach to organizing and providing housing services for people experiencing homelessness in Olmsted County.
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Olmsted County Housing Stability Team honored
Olmsted County Housing Stability Team honored
Olmsted County Housing Stability Team honored
- News
- Feb 1, 2023
Congratulations to the Olmsted County Housing Stability Team on receiving the 2022 Community Service Award from the Zumbro Valley Medical Society.
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ECHO Center

Heading Home Olmsted- A plan to prevent and end homelessness

Coordinated Entry Point

Olmsted County Housing Stability Team honored

Housing Stability