Helpful Resources

County Agencies in the Twin Cities Metro Area

The County is a good resource for helping individuals get connected to services and assistance like Elderly Waiver, Emergency Assistance, Food Assistance, etc.

Hennepin County: https://www.hennepincounty.gov/services/assistance
Ramsey County: https://ramseycountymn.gov/residents/assistance-support
Dakota County: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us {For services, select Health & Family Menu}
Anoka County: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/1059/Human-Services
Scott County: https://www.scottcountymn.gov {Find the service you may need under the Departments or Services Menu}
Carver County: https://www.carvercountymn.gov {Find the service you may need under the Departments or Services Menu}
Washington County: https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/469/Community-Services

Networks and Referral Organizations

MN Aging Pathways, formerly Senior Linkage Line https://mn.gov/aging-pathways/ OR call 800-333-2433 (staffed Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 4:30 pm)
While most resources that MN Aging Pathways connects people to are for older adults (caregivers and medicare), all ages are welcome to use service.
Live At Home Network https://lahnetwork.org/find-a-program/
LAHN (Formerly Block Nurse Programs) transforms the landscape of healthy aging across Minnesota by empowering our community-based partners with resources, advocacy and collaboration. Members include SE Seniors, Northeast Seniors, Eastside Seniors,Hamline Midway Seniors, etc. Common services include offering companionship and social events, transportation, food services, household upkeep, and many more.
United Way 211

Community Organizations

Help At Your Door – https://helpatyourdoor.org 651-642-1892
(Anoka, Ramsey, Washington, Hennepin,Dakota, Scott, Carver)
For Seniors: Grocery Assistance, Home Support, Transportation Support
Senior Community Services - https://seniorcommunity.org 952-541-1019
(Hennepin, Wright, Sherburne, Carver, Anoka, Scott, Ramsey - service areas vary base on service line)
Technology, Caregiver, senior outreach, senior centers
Friends & Co - https://friendsco.org/ --- Companionship for older adults, Socializing, and Visits
Normandale Center for Healing and Wholeness- https://www.normandalecenter.org, 952-929-1698
Caregiver support, respite, wellness programming
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of MN - https://www.jfcsmn.org/our-services/senior-services/ 952-546-0616
For Seniors: Medical Care Management, Case Management, Dementia Caregiver Connect, Dementia Friends, Holocaust Survivor Support, Memory Cafe, Powerful Tools for Caregivers, Transportation, Accompanied Transportation, Meals on Wheels, Care Planning, Shopping Services, Senior Companion
Lutheran Social Services https://www.lssmn.org/services 800.582.5260
For Seniors: Care Coordination, Caregiver Support, Respite, COmpanion services, foster grandparent, Supported Decision-Making & Guardianship, Friendly Helper, Healthy transitions, help in home. Meals, financial planning, home matching
Catholic Charities https://cctwincities.org/services-and-locations (612) 204-8500
For Seniors: Aging and Disability Care Management, Homeless Elders Program
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging https://trellisconnects.org/dementia-care-navigation/
Dementia Awareness and Care Navigation
Lyngblomsten, Community Services https://lyngblomsten.org/community-services/ 651-632-5320
The Gathering group respite, caregiver support & care navigation
Family Means https://www.familymeans.org/ 651-439-4840
Caregiver Coaching, Caregiver Support Groups, Respite, Education for caregivers, dementia empowerment
Wilder https://www.wilder.org/services/ 651-280-2273
For Seniors: Caregiver Support, Customized Living Services, Meals on Wheels
Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Hotline for all types of dementia 1-800-272-3900

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