Resources To Know About Helping Organizations
Often when you are trying to find information it seems that you are either on hold, you are being transferred, or you are trying to figure out which button to push in order to talk to a real, live person who can answer your question. The following agencies provide free information and referrals and you will get assistance from a real person. You may have to leave a message during peak call times, but they usually return calls within 24 hours.
More Resources in the Section “Staying Put”
You may want to review the checklist, “Staying in Your Home.” While many of the services listed are for homeowners, some can be used by those who live elsewhere.
National Eldercare Locator Line: 1-800-677-1116, www.eldercare.gov
This nationwide number is particularly beneficial if you are trying to help someone in another state. When you call the number they will ask for the zip code of the person whom you are trying to assist; they will then direct you to a “help line” that serves the area.
Senior LinkAge Line® (Minnesota only): 1-800-333-2433 & TTY 1-800-627-3529, www.mnaging.org
By calling this toll-free number, you will be connected with a help line that serves the area in which you live. Information is available on all services and programs; Medicare, transportation, legal, financial asssistance, caregiver support, chore and minor home repair, home health care, meal delivery and nutrition. You may have to leave a message, but they will return your call.
United Way 2-1-1: Dial 211, www.unitedwaytwincities.org
You can simply dial 211 to be connected to United Way 2-1-1. They assist people of all ages in finding help and community resources. Information available in other languages
www.MinnesotaHelp.info
Minnesota’s most comprehensive online human services database.
www.benefitscheckup.org
Nationwide website where you can assess what resources you may be eligible for.
County Human Service Agencies
Agencies are helpful in directing people to county programs. Anoka: 763-422-7000 Hennepin: 612-348-4500 Carver: 952-361-1600 Isanti: 763-689-1711 Chisago: 651-213-5600 Ramsey: 651-266-4444 Dakota: 651-554-6000 Scott: 952-445-7751
Sherburne: 763-241-2600 Washington: 651-430-6484 Wright: 763-682-7400
Other Help Lines
Catholic Charities: 651-222-3001, www.ccspm.org Indian Family Services: 651-793-3803 Jewish Family Services: St. Paul 651-698-0767, www.jfssp.org Jewish Family Services: Minneapolis 952-546-0616, www.jfcsmlps.org Lutheran Social Services: 612-879-5200, www.lssmn.org Continued on page 11
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