Resource helpful hints & tips
- Have paper and pencil ready so you can take notes during the phone call (write down your appointment time, what you need to bring, etc)
- Write down any questions you need answered before you call
- Be sure to get the name of the person you contact and if possible, their direct phone number
- Get a pocket folder to keep all your information organized
- BenefitsCheckup.org
BenefitsCheckUp website is free service of the National Council on Aging (NCOA), a nonprofit service and advocacy organization in Wash., D.C. - Answer questions to find benefit programs that can help you pay for medications, health care, food, utilities and more.
- 55+
Dakota County Health & Family
Mendota Rd., #240, West St. Paul, MN 55118
651-437-3191 (main number)
www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily
One stop site for departments and phone numbers including:
- Healthy living
- Public Assistance
- Job Search Assitance
- Parenting Help
- Personal Finance
- Child Care
- Child Support
- Child Protection
- Adult Protection
- Mental Health
- Chemical Health
- Adoption
- Foster Care
- Emergency Preparedness
- Health Services
- Senior Services
- People with Disabilities
- Veteran Services
CLUES
Communidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio
www.clues.org
St. Paul
797 E. 7th St., St. Paul, MN 55106
651-379-4200
Minneapolis
720 E. Lake St., Mpls, MN 55407
612-746-3500
Aging Well Services
882 S. Robert St., West St. Paul, MN 55118
651-379-4280
- Mental and chemical health services
- Family services and parent education
- Senior services including adult day care and caregiver support
- Coordinated care model maintains the traditional Latino family structure
- Community health workers inform, educate, refer, and follow up with individuals from Latino communities on a variety of health matters, including nutrition, tobacco control, cancer screenings, health insurance, and the importance of physical activity
DARTS
1645 Marthaler Lane, West St. Paul, MN
651-455-1560
www.darts1.org
- Connects seniors to services such as household chores, caregiver services, information hotline, ride services, and education and support groups
Meals on Wheels
NW Dakota County Meals on Wheels
2709 Dalridge Circle, Burnsville MN 55337
952-393-9860
www.meals-on-wheels.com
CAP Agency Senior Nutrition
2065 Park Center Dr., Eagan, MN 55122
612-669-2912
www.mealcall.org
- Volunteers deliver hot meals at lunchtime, Mon.–Fri., provide a daily safety check, and friendly interaction
MN Board on Aging
P.O. Box 64976, St. Paul, MN 55164-0976
651-431-2500
www.mnaging.org
- Listens to senior concerns, researches for solutions, and proposes policy to address senior needs
MN Dept of Veteran Affairs
State Veterans Service Building
20 W 12th St, Room 206
St. Paul, MN 55155-2006
651-296-2562
www.mdva.state.mn.us
- Serving Minnesota veterans, their dependents and survivors, in securing benefits provided by federal and state laws
- Partners with Lutheran Social Services to bring counseling to veterans, military members, and their families. Contact 1-888-881-8261
Senior LinkageLine
800-333-2433
www.mnaging.org/advisor/SLL.htm
Minnesota Board on Aging’s free statewide information and assistance service connects you with:
- Caregiver support
- Financial assistance
- Health insurance counseling
- Home care
- Housing
- Housekeeping (Chore) help
- Indian Elder Program
- Legal Assistance
- Meal Delivery and Nutrition
- Snow/lawn care
- Transportation and more
SilverCensus
1-888-335-8364
www.silvercensus.com
Resource for Senior Living and Health Services including:
- Free placement assistance
- Affordable senior living resources
- Adult day care
- Care solutions by region,
- Caregiver support
- Respite care resources
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