TOPICS
Adult Day Services. Services provided during the day to support and care for an adultAlzheimer's and Memory Care. Dementia or Memory Loss
Adult day servicesCaregiversFind out if you have itHelp lines and support groupsIn-home respiteLearn to cope with memory lossOut-of-the-home respite
Assistive Technology. Technology and Equipment to be more independentAlterations and RepairsAssessment and TrainingBuying / Finding EquipmentCommunication AidsControl and Signaling AidsDeaf & Hard of Hearing Aids
Caregiver. Caregiver help and supportAlerting DevicesAll Auditory AidsHearing AidsListening DevicesSpecialized Telecommunications EquipmentTelecommunication Relay Services
General InformationMobility AidsAutomobile / Van AdaptationsBlind Mobility AidsElectric ScootersStanding AidsTransfer DevicesWalking AidsWheelchairs
Other Assistive TechnologyProsthetics / Orthotics / SeatingVisual / Reading AidsAdult Day Services
Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS). Consumer in charge of services and supportsDeath and Dying. Resources that deal with death and dyingEnvironment / Conservation. Healthy environment and conserving resourcesAdult Day Health ProgramsAdult Day Program CentersAdult Day Programs (All)Family Adult Day Program Homes
Education, Counseling and TrainingRespite CareSupport GroupsEnergy and Water Conservation ImprovementsEnvironmental AdvocacyHazardous Materials InformationPollution Information
Financial Help. Money and payment concernsDebt ManagementEmergenciesEnergy and Water Conservation ImprovementsEnergy, fuel and other UtilitiesFinancial Information LinesFoodGeneral Assistance (GA) Appeals / ComplaintsHelp Paying for In-Home CareHelp to Pay for Records, Licenses, PermitsHoliday help and special occasion programs offering activities, gifts, and/or foodHome and Asset ProtectionHome Heating - Help to pay for a new or reconditioned heating systemHome Modifications and RampsHomeless Financial Assistance ProgramsMedical - Dental BillsMedical - Eye Care BillsMedical - General Medical Expense AssistanceMedical - Incidental Medical Expense AssistanceMedical - PrescriptionsMortgage - Homebuyer / Home Purchase CounselingMortgage - Premium AssistanceMortgage - Reverse mortgage counseling (home equity)MovingPersonal LoansRentTransportation
Food Assistance and Other Nutrition. Food and staying healthyCommunity and public help with foodFood CooperativesFood ShelfFood Support (formerly Food Stamps)Meals brought to your homeMeals served in a group setting
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (Kinship Caregivers). Resources to help raise grandchildrenEducation Resources
Early Childhood EducationEducation TestingPublic SchoolsPublic Schools Placement ServicesSchool DistrictsTutoring Services
Health ResourcesChild Health and Disability Prevention ExamsEarly Intervention for Children with Disabilities / Delays
Parenting ResourcesYouth Education / Employment TransitionYouth RecreationHelp finding the right resource. Basic information and referral
MORE TOPICS Information and Referral
Help in Your Home. Help to remain at homeAccessibility InformationAging and Disability Resource CentersCharity InformationComputer - Internet Information ResourcesElection InformationInformation and help locating social services in your areaInformation and help on a specific topicInformation ClearinghousesInformation LinesLegislative Reference ServicesPublic Awareness / EducationVoter Registration Offices
Licenses and DocumentsCase Management / VisitingDisaster ResourcesFinancial Programs
Housing. Housing optionsHome / Community Care Financing (Medical Assistance waiver programs)Home Purchase, Construction Financing or RefinancingLong Term Care Insurance CounselingReverse Mortgage Counseling (home equity)
Home Maintenance and RepairsHandyperson Help (including major cleaning, plumbing / furnace repair, and painting)Major household repair
In Home HelpComplaints - Home Health CareHair DressingHelp preparing mealsHomemakerHousekeepingPersonal Care AssistantPersonal Care Choice - self-directedProfessional Home Care (including some health related services)Supportive Living Services for Adults with Disabilities
Medical and Nursing HelpFalls PreventionHelp with MedicationHome Health AideHome Medical Assessment / Communication EquipmentHome Safety EvaluationHospiceIncontinence ProgramsNursing HelpOccupational TherapyPhysical TherapyRespiratory TherapyRespiteSpeech Therapy
Moving HelpShopping HelpYard HelpBuilding Code and Inspection InformationHelp Finding Housing
Legal and Advocacy Services. Legal resourcesHome Purchase, Construction Financing or RefinancingHome Rental ListingsHomebuyer / Home Purchase CounselingHousing Search HelpSupportive Housing Placement / Referral
Independent LivingCooperatives (Privately owned apartment or townhouse)Senior Housing (Private units in a building with community areas)
Reverse MortgageReverse Mortgage Counseling or Reverse Mortgage LendingReverse Mortgage or General Mortgage Counseling
Subsidized HousingLow Income / Subsidized Rental Housing (Housing for people who have a low income)Low Income / Subsidized Rental Housing (Housing for people who have a low income) with shared dining facilitiesLow Income Home Purchase (Help buying a home)
Supportive HousingAdult Foster Care (Family style home with shared dining, bathrooms, and other spaces)Assisted Living (private apartment style accommodations with service and building options focused on an independent lifestyle)Boarding and Lodging with Special Services and Boarding Care (Residential home or small nursing home with shared areas)Complaints - Health FacilityContinuing Care Retirement Community (AKA Life Care Community has housing and services. Expect an entry fee and a monthly cost.)Customized Living Services (Waiver payment for Housing with Services Establishment or Assisted Living)Health and Residential Facility Evaluation and Comparison InformationHospice Residences (Living facilities for hospice patients)Housing with Services Establishment (apartment, condominium or residential home with supports and health care services)Supervised Living Facility (For adults with a developmental or physical disability, chemical dependency, or mental illness.)Supported Housing for People with Developmental Disabilities (includes ICF-MRs)
Crime Victim Resources / Law Enforcement AssistanceInsurance
Long Term Care Ombudsman. Protect rights and advocate for consumers receiving long-term care services in nursing homes, assisted living and home health care servicesMedical Centers and Services. Hospitals, clinics and other medical servicesComplaints - InsuranceHelp filing insurance claimsHelp with Medical Assistance Claims, Appeals and BillingHelp with Medicare Claims, Appeals and BillingHelp with Medicare Fraud and AbuseInsurance law
Lawyer's ServicesAdvocates for legal rightsArbitrationChild Support Assistance / EnforcementChild Support Petition Filing OfficesDivorce AssistanceElder LawLawyer listingsLawyer servicesMediationState Attorneys General
Other Advocacy and ServicesAdvocates for change in governmentAdvocates for group rightsAdvocates for individual rightsAdvocates for legislative changeComplaints - Senior HousingInformation and ReferralLabor and Employment LawLicensing / Certification / AccreditationPension rights counselingPersonal Health Care AdvocateTax Appeals Filing AssistanceTax FormsTax informationTax Preparation AssistanceTaxpayer Advocates
Planning AheadConservatorships / GuardianshipsEstate Planning and TrustsHealth Care Directives (A living will)Home and Asset ProtectionPower of attorneyWills
Your RightsClinics
Medicare and other benefits. Medicare, Medical Assistance and other benefits that pay for health and long-term care servicesCancer ClinicsCommunity ClinicsComplaints - Health FacilityDiabetes ClinicsFamily and Community MedicinePrivate ClinicsPublic ClinicsUrgent Care CentersVeterans Outpatient Clinics
Dental CareEducation and SupportAdult Respite CareAging and Disability Resource CentersCaregiver TrainingCase ManagementDeath and DyingHealth and Residential Facility Evaluation and Comparison InformationHealth Care ReferralsHealth EducationMedical Social WorkOmbudsmanPreventing FallsRespite CareWellness Programs
Home Health CareHospice CareHospitalsMedical EquipmentMedical TransportationOutpatient Hospital ServicesPharmaciesPrevention and ScreeningAlzheimer’s and Other Dementia ScreeningBalance ScreeningGeneral Physical ExamsImmunizationsPreventing FallsSenior Health AssessmentTest of daily activities
Rehabilitation and Therapy ServicesOccupational TherapyPhysical TherapyRehabilitation Services - All ConditionsRehabilitation Services - CardiacRehabilitation Services - PulmonaryRehabilitation Services - Stroke / head injuryRehabilitation Services - Therapeutic ExerciseSpeech Therapy
Specific Communicable Disease ControlSpecific Conditions and DiseasesLong-term Care InsuranceMedical Assistance (Medicaid)
Mental Health Services. Mental health resourcesApply for Medical AssistanceHelp with Claims and BillingHelp with Medical Assistance Waiver Appeals and ComplaintsHome Health Care / Community Care Financial Assistance
MedicareEnrollmentFraud and AbuseHelp with Claims, Appeals and BillingHelp with paying Premiums and CopaysMedicare AdvantageMedicare Savings Programs
Other Insurance and CoverageAlternative Coverage ProgramsBurial PlanLife InsuranceLong Term Care Insurance CounselingMilitary & Veterans BenefitsOther Private InsurancePublic Health InsuranceState / Local Health Insurance ProgramsVeteran Treatment Cards
Pension RightsPrescription Drug Financial HelpAdvice about MedicationsEmergency Prescription HelpPrescription Drug Discount CardsPrescription Drugs for Specific Health Conditions
Retirement BenefitsSocial SecuritySocial SecuritySocial Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Survivor's Benefits
Veterans Insurance, Health and Survivor BenefitsCounseling Services
Nursing Homes. Long term care facilitiesPersonal and In Home Safety. Safety and securityBereavement CounselingCoping with StressFamily CounselingGeriatric CounselingHealth Problem CounselingIndividual CounselingPastoral CounselingVeteran Reintegration Counseling
Crisis ServicesInpatient CareMental Health Information / EducationOutpatient CareScreening ServicesSupport GroupsAdult Protection Reporting and Investigation ServicesCrime PreventionEmergency AlertFraud ReportingHome Barrier Evaluation / RemovalHome Safety Education
Prescription drug help. Prescription drug payment and coverage optionsFalls PreventionHelp with Prescription CostsInternet-Based Discount ProgramsMail Order Discount PharmaciesMedication DisposalMedication Management AdviceMedication Monitoring SystemsPrescription Drug Discount CardsPrescription Drug Patient Assistance ProgramsSupport to Stay on Medication Treatment Plan
Senior Centers, Community Programs and Recreation. Connect to senior centers, community based programs and recreationAge Peer NetworkingComputer ClassesFalls PreventionFishingLibrary - PublicLibrary - Recordings for the Blind and DyslexicLibrary - Special CollectionLibrary - SpecializedMultipurpose CentersPhysical Fitness ProgramSafe Driving TrainingSafety Education ProgramsSenior CentersSocial Clubs and EventsSpecial Interest ClubsSpiritual EnrichmentTravel
Transportation. Transportation servicesVolunteering, Education and Jobs. Connect to resources for volunteering, education and employmentEducation OpportunitiesOlder Worker - EntrepreneurialOlder Worker Opportunities
Wellness. Health and wellnessApprenticeship TrainingCareer ExplorationCommunity service employment programsComprehensive Job Assistance CentersJob DevelopmentJob Interview TrainingJob RetrainingJob SituationsJob Training OpportunitiesLayoff PreparationOlder Worker OpportunitiesResume Preparation AssistanceTraining and Employment ProgramsVocational Assessment
Volunteer opportunitiesUnited States Senior Corps volunteer opportunitiesVolunteer opportunitiesVolunteer Recruitment / Placement
Work Related Expense AssistanceBody Image / Weight ManagementGeneral Health Education
General Health Education ProgramsNutrition EducationPhysical Activity and Fitness Education / PromotionWellness Programs
NutritionAssessmentsBreastfeedingFood / Nutrition-related Public Assistance ProgramsFood CooperativesFood Safety EducationFood Safety WarningsFood Support (formerly Food Stamps)Nutrition EducationWeight Loss AssistanceWeight Management
Physical ActivityGeneral Health Education ProgramsPhysical Activity and Fitness Education / PromotionPhysical FitnessWalking Programs
Tobacco CessationHELPFUL LINKS
- Long Term Choices NavigatorTo figure out what services will be helpful for you
- MDH Healthcare Facility and Provider DatabaseMinnesota Department of Health registration and license status. Search by name, county, city or type
- License Look-up from MN Department of Human ServicesLists non-clinical state licensed providers such as homemakers and companions
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NOT SURE WHAT YOU NEED?
- Specialists are also available by phone:
- Senior LinkAge Line®: 800-333-2433
- Disability Hub MN: 866-333-2466
- Veterans Linkage Line™: 888-546-5838