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Senior / Aging Services

Senior / Aging Services

General

MN Aging Pathways (formerly the Senior Linkage Line)

  • Website: https://mn.gov/aging-pathways/
  • Phone: 800-333-2433
  • Area: All Minnesota
  • Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
  • Notes: MN Aging Pathways can get you connected to all of the following services

AARP

  • Website: https://www.aarp.org/
  • Phone:888-687-2277
  • Area: Nationwide
  • Notes: Advocates and provides resources and information for people 50+, including Aging in Place Issues, Falls Prevention, Driving, Education and much, much more

Great River Faith in Action

  • Website: https://www.grfia.org/
  • Phone: 763-263-4277
  • Area: Sherburne County, and parts of Wright & Mille Lacs County’s in Minnesota
  • Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am to 4:30pm
  • Location: 13074 Edgewood St SE #8952, Becker, MN 55308
  • Notes: Transportation, Companionship, Yardwork, Home Maintenance, Caregiver Respite, and Furniture Program

MN Department of Human Services

  • Website: https://mn.gov/dhs/
  • Phone: 651-431-2000
  • Area: All Minnesota
  • Notes: Programs for health care, child support, child protection, food support, general assistance, nursing home care, seniors, people who are deaf, people who have developmental disabilities, foster care, adoption, child care assistance, refugee services, adolescent services and homelessness prevention, and adult and children’s mental health services

National Council on Aging (NCOA)

  • Website: https://www.ncoa.org/
  • Area: Nationwide
  • Notes: NCOA delivers the resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy our nation needs to ensure that every person can age with health and financial security

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

  • Website: https://www.nia.nih.gov/
  • Area: Nationwide
  • Notes: U.S. Government host for aging resources across the country

Salvation Army

United Way 2-1-1

  • Website: https://211unitedway.org/
  • Phone: 211 or 800-543-7709
  • Area: Nationwide
  • Hours: 24 Hours
  • Notes: Provide free and confidential health and human services information for MN residents

Caregiving

Great River Faith in Action

  • Website: https://www.grfia.org/
  • Phone: 763-263-4277
  • Area: Sherburne County, and parts of Wright & Mille Lacs County’s in Minnesota
  • Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am to 4:30pm
  • Location: 13074 Edgewood St SE #8952, Becker, MN 55308
  • Notes: Respite through friendly visits

Senior Community Services

  • Website: https://seniorcommunity.org/services/caregiver-support/
  • Phone: 763-416-7969
  • Area: Sherburne and Wright Counties
  • Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
  • Location: 11800 Town Center Dr. NE #200, St. Michael, MN 55376
  • Notes: Caregiver Coaching/Consultation, Support Groups, Memory Cafes, Family Meeting Facilitation, Information and Assistance

Sherburne County Aging Services

  • Website: https://www.co.sherburne.mn.us/349/Elderly-Services
  • Phone: 763-765-4000, Option 4
  • Area: Sherburne County
  • Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
  • Location: 13880 Business Center Drive NW, Suite 100, Elk River, MN 55330
  • Notes: Financial, Adult Protection, Housing and Homelessness Prevention, Help Accessing Services, and more

Housing

Housing Options

MN Aging Pathways (formerly the Senior Linkage Line)

  • Website: https://mn.gov/aging-pathways/
  • Phone: 800-333-2433
  • Area: All Minnesota
  • Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
  • Notes: MN Aging Pathways can provide you with housing options in your area

Home Safety Assessment and Home Modifications

Connectability of MN

Legal Issues

Mid Minnesota Legal Aide

  • Website: https://mylegalaid.org/
  • Phone: 877-223-6911
  • Area: Benton, Chisago, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, and Wright
  • Location: 110 Sixth Ave. S., Suite 200, St. Cloud, MN 56301
  • Notes: Legal issues involving housing

Rent and Utitlity Assistance

Salvation Army

Light Housekeeping

Great River Faith in Action

  • Website: https://www.grfia.org/
  • Phone: 763-263-4277
  • Area: Sherburne County, and parts of Wright & Mille Lacs County’s in Minnesota
  • Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am to 4:30pm
  • Location: 13074 Edgewood St SE #8952, Becker, MN 55308
  • Notes: Light housekeeping services

Planning Ahead

Health Care Directive

CentraCare

Planning Ahead

Mid Minnesota Legal Aide

  • Website: https://mylegalaid.org/
  • Phone: 877-223-6911
  • Area: Benton, Chisago, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, and Wright
  • Location: 110 Sixth Ave. S., Suite 200, St. Cloud, MN 56301
  • Notes: Legal assistance with planning for your future

Medicare

Medicare

  • Website: https://www.medicare.gov/
  • Phone: 800-633-4227
  • Area: Nationwide
  • Hours: 24 Hours
  • Notes: Offers information end education on Medicare as well as a directory of medicare health and drug plans

MN Aging Pathways (formerly the Senior Linkage Line)

  • Website: https://mn.gov/aging-pathways/
  • Phone: 800-333-2433
  • Area: All Minnesota
  • Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
  • Notes: MN Aging Pathways offers Medicare education and Medicare plan comparison

Mental Health and Social Connection

988

988

Warm Line

MN Warm Line

Companion Services

Lutheran Social Services

Companion Services

Great River Faith in Action

  • Website: https://www.grfia.org/companionship/
  • Phone: 763-263-4277
  • Area: Benton, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, and Stearns counties along with the cities of Albany, Sauk Centre, Melrose, St Joseph, Cold Spring, Paynesville, Little Falls, Big Lake, Elk River, Milaca, Foreston, and Princeton.
  • Notes: Offer friendly companion visits or phone calls, along with respite services for caregivers

Sr. Centers

Minnesota Association of Senior Services

Volunteer

United Way

Volunteer

Other

  • Notes: There are other websites that list volunteer opportunities and you can contact any organization directly to see if they welcome volunteers

Nutrition

Food Shelves

Faith Food Pantry

  • Website: https://faithclc.com/Faith-Pantry
  • Area: Zimmerman
  • Hours: 9:00am-9:30am Thursdays
  • Location: Faith Community Lutheran Church, 12266 255th Avenue Zimmerman, MN 55398
  • Notes: Coffee served from 8:30am-9:00am

Food Shelves

Passing the Bread Food Distribution Site

  • Website: https://www.passingthebread.com/participate
  • Area: Zip Codes 55398 and 55371
  • Hours: Last Saturday of every month 9:00-11am
  • Location: Distribution Center in Zimmerman at 26833 5th Street West
  • Notes: Food distribution site

Food Shelves

Princeton Pantry

  • Website: https://princetonmn.org/food-shelf
  • Phone: 763-220-5199
    Headquarters in St. Paul
  • Area: Princeton
  • Hours: Monday 1-3pm
    Wednesday 3-5pm
    Friday 9-11am
  • Location: 120 N Rum River Dr, Princeton, MN  55371

Food Shelves

CAER

  • Website: https://www.caerfoodshelf.org/
  • Phone: 763-441-1020
  • Area: Elk River
  • Hours: By Appt Only
    Monday 10am-1:30pm
    Wednesday 10am-1:30pm
  • Location: 12621 Elk Lake Road, Elk River, MN 55330

Grocery Delivery

Contact your local grocer

Meals on Wheels

Catholic Charities

Meal Delivery Services

Mom's Meals

  • Website: https://www.momsmeals.com/
  • Phone: 877-508-6667
    Headquarters in St. Paul
  • Area: All Minnesota
  • Notes: Home meal delivery, accepts private pay, Medicaid and Medicare advantage plans for payment

Meal Delivery Services

Homestyle Direct

  • Website: https://www.homestyledirect.com/
  • Phone: 866-735-0921
  • Area: All Minnesota
  • Notes: Home meal delivery, accepts private pay, Medicaid and Medicare advantage plans for payment

State Food Program for Seniors

Commodity Supplemental Food Program

Physical Fitness

Reach out to your local senior or community center, gym, or other physical fitness program in your area. There are also online sites that offer physical activities

  • Notes: Many Medicare insurance plans offer discounted programs, in person or online such as Silver Sneakers. Check with your plan for more details.

Transportation

Tri-CAP

Great River Faith in Action

  • Website: https://www.grfia.org/transportation/
  • Phone: 763-263-4277
  • Area: Benton, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, and Stearns counties along with the cities of Albany, Sauk Centre, Melrose, St Joseph, Cold Spring, Paynesville, Little Falls, Big Lake, Elk River, Milaca, Foreston, and Princeton.
  • Notes: Rides to seniors in need, free of charge, walkers are permitted, but wheelchairs are not

Christie Cab

  • Website: http://www.christiecab.com/
  • Phone: 763-400-8010
    Headquarters in St. Paul
  • Area: Albertville, St. Michael, Big Lake, Buffalo, Elk River, Hanover, Monticello, Otsego, Rogers, Minneapolis Airport
  • Location: St. Michael
  • Notes: Taxi service

CAER

  • Website: https://www.caerfoodshelf.org/
  • Phone: 763-441-1020
  • Area: Elk River
  • Hours: By Appt Only
    Monday 10am-1:30pm
    Wednesday 10am-1:30pm
  • Location: 12621 Elk Lake Road, Elk River, MN 55330

Loving Hands Transportation

  • Website: https://lovinghandstransportation.com/
  • Phone: 763-607-8700
  • Location: Elk River
  • Notes: Non-emergency medical rides – fee for service transportation, does work with insurance and waivered services

Care Cab for Veterans

  • Website: https://www.carecabmn.com/
  • Phone: 320-253-7729
  • Area: VA Hospitals in St. Cloud and Minneapolis
  • Location: St. Cloud
  • Notes: Service for veterans going to and from the VA hospitals in Minneapolis and St. Cloud