Lake Street Safety Center

Planning and timeline

Learn about our plans and timeline for the Lake Street Safety Center.

Services and resources

The Lake Street Safety Center closed on Oct. 21. You can contact these providers for se...

The Lake Street Safety Center

The Lake Street Safety Center closed on Wednesday, Oct. 21, as the City's lease ends and the pilot project concludes. Since opening in Nov. 2024, the center has connected residents, businesses and visitors with safety resources, support services and community providers.

The Lake Street Safety Center is located at 2228 East Lake Street.

The City opened this safety center as a pilot to explore how to make community safety services more accessible and coordinated.

Looking ahead

The Lake Street Safety Center provided important lessons that are helping shape the future South Minneapolis Community Safety Center.

This will help guide:

The design
Partnerships
Operation of the new safety center

Learn more about the South Minneapolis Community Safety Center

It will open in the second quarter of 2027.

Resources remain available

You can still get help and services from the City:

Emergencies: Call 911.
Non-emergency and City services: Call 311.
Community Safety Ambassadors: They help connect people with resources and respond to safety concerns. Call 612‑673‑5392 or email safetyambassador@minneapolismn.gov.
Crime Prevention Specialists: They can help with neighborhood safety questions. Learn more about Crime Prevention Specialists

Mental and behavioral health resources

The City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County offer mental and behavioral health help.

City of Minneapolis Mental Health
Hennepin County Behavioral Health Center
Hennepin County Mental Health Center
Hennepin County COPE
- Call 612‑596‑1223 for support.

Opioid and substance use resources

Information about treatment, recovery programs, NARCAN, youth support, and other helpful resources: