This agency provides extensive counseling and wide-ranging services focused on meeting the needs of senior citizens and the elderly across the state. Special emphasis is on medical care, bills, prescription medications, and food. They also advise and counsel on issues related to health insurance plans and Medicare.
Seniors age 55 or older and who meet income guidelines can be placed into part-time employment opportunities, acquire new skills, and seek full-time employment.
These centers offer employment and job training services in convenient locations. Services may include resume preparation assistance; interview training and other pre-job guidance services; job matching and referral; unemployment insurance; information; and financial aid for education and training. Assistance can include transportation and child care.
This program is for home-based services for people age 65 and older. Applicants need to be eligible for Medical Assistance (MA) and require the level of health care provided in a nursing home, but choose to live at home.
Other senior financial assistance programs include utility (Energy Assistance and/or EAP in Minnesota),Social Security supplemental income (SSI), lifeline telephone assistance programs, Minnesota supplemental assistance (MSA), rent or subsidized housing assistance, and food stamps.
Food assistance is offered by the Agency on Aging centers and various other non-profit agencies. Meals are provided for seniors and persons with disabilities. Hot meals are available at many senior centers and government-subsidized housing sites.
Food pantries are found in most counties in Minnesota, which provide supplemental and emergency food for seniors in need. Low-income seniors who qualify can also apply for food stamps (SNAP) at an Agency on Aging location.
Home delivered meals and grocery delivery is offered by some agencies and partner organizations for the home-bound, disabled, elderly, and those who are unable to go grocery shopping for themselves. Another well-known service is Meals-on-Wheels, which provides free or low-cost hot meals to home-bound people over 60 years of age.
Minnesota low-income seniors can secure housing with a cost equal to approximately 30% of their total monthly income through an Agency for Aging office.
Free legal aid and advocacy is available for older residents, the elderly and senior citizens. A number of law firms, public and private non-profit agencies, and other organizations assist seniors with addressing legal issues. Some programs are free, but private legal service fees in Minnesota vary by agency and by services sought.
Some towns and cities offer free or low-cost transportation for medical and other appointments, such as shopping and personal needs. Rides are often provided in vans, buses or cars, and may be wheelchair accessible. Medical insurance and Medicare may cover any associated costs.
10201 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 335, Minnetonka, MN 55305
A Statewide Organization that provides comprehensive services, resources, and counseling for seniors.
221 West 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Services people in Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake & St. Louis counties.
1301 W St. Germain Street, SE, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Services Benton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wadena, and Wright counties.
2000 St. Anthony Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104
Provides a variety of on site and in-home services and activities for seniors. [email protected]
115 South Main Ave, Warren, MN 56762
Services Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Roseau, Stevens, Traverse, and counties.
2365 N McKnight Road, Suite 3, North St. Paul, MN 55109
Services Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties.
Cass Lake, Minnesota 56633
Services Bois Forte, Grand Portage, Leech Lake, and White Earth communities.
10 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 3, Mankato, MN 56002
They also have centers in Slayton and Willmar and provide services for Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Swift, Waseca, Watonwan, and Yellow Medicine counties.
421 SW First Avenue, Room 201, Rochester, MN 55902
Services Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, & Winona counties.
Programs and services for people with disabilities are administered by government agencies and by private non-profit organizations. They are aimed at ensuring that everyone has access to financial support, medical care, and the resources they need to function in their lives. Assistance is also available for caregivers.
The SSB provides a number of services related to help the blind live independently, secure employment, and achieve self-sufficiency. Materials are supplied, such as braille publications, recordings, and other useful tools.
Low-income, disabled residents may be qualified to receive public aid and benefits, including grants and cash assistance. The Minnesota Department of Human Services processes most of these programs. Some examples of resources include:
Vocational Rehabilitation Services helps the disabled find, train for, and keep a job. They use case managers who access the tools and services required.
The MCSHN oversees public health and medical programs for youth, teenagers, and children that are disabled or have special health needs. They offer a variety of services to families who have children with disabilities and special needs.
The Mental Health Division coordinates with towns and counties to ensure that mental health services and treatment are made available. Services include emergency services, assertive community treatment, acute care hospital inpatient treatment, adult rehabilitative, education and prevention services, supportive employment, outpatient services, and also a partial hospitalization program.
This DHS division assists people with disabilities and their care takers. Services include support for those with chronic medical conditions, developmental challenges, acquired or traumatic brain injuries, and physical disabilities.
2550 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55114
2446 University Avenue West, Suite 110, Saint Paul MN, 55114
2380 Wycliff Street, Suite 102, Saint Paul, MN 55114
34 13th Avenue Northeast, Suite B001, Minneapolis, MN 55413
400 SE 6th Avenue, Faribault, MN 55021
615 Olof Hanson Drive, Faribault, MN 55021
519 2nd Street North, Saint Cloud, MN 56303
125 Charles Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55103
Elmer L. Andersen Human Services Building, 540 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, MN 55155
1 Veterans Drive, SCI – 238, Minneapolis, MN 55417
444 Lafayette Road North, Saint Paul, MN 55155
2200 University Avenue, Suite 240, Saint Paul, MN 55114
First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota Street, Suite E200, St. Paul, MN 55101
85 East 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101
Medical Assistance Department – (800) 657-3739
370 Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155
121 7th Place East, Suite 420, Metro Square Building, St. Paul, MN 55101
P.O. Box 29323, Minneapolis, MN 55429
1821 University Avenue West, Suite 180 N, St. Paul, MN 55104
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