Caregiver Options in Minnesota

Caregiver Support Groups

Summary: Caregiver support groups offer a chance for caregivers to come together, share ideas and get emotional support from each other. These groups usually meet weekly or monthly and there is often some education about caregiving issues. Separate support groups are available for caregivers and individuals with memory loss.

1. Check with the hospitals in your area to see if they offer any support groups.
2. Contact your county social service agency as most have some type of caregiver support programs.
3. Contact the following organizations for information on their caregiver support groups:

Respite Care

Summary: Allows the caregiver to leave the home, relax, take care of personal needs and return refreshed. A respite volunteer comes to the home of the caregiver once a week for 2-4 hours. The volunteer is a companion to the older person who receives care. He/she may play cards, read to or just be a friend to the older person.

1. Check with your county social service agency as many have some type of respite program.
2. Contact the following organizations for information on their respite programs:

Alzheimers Association
Address: 
4550 West 77th St., Suite 200
Edina, MN 55435
Phone: 
(800) 232-0851, 24 hours/7 days a week
Web site: 
www.alzmndak.org 
Area served: 
Minnesota and North Dakota

• Alzheimer's Helpline
• Education and information
• Memory support groups
• Care consultations
• Research
• Advocacy

Catholic Charities 
Division of Aging Services
Address: 
215 Old Sixth St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 
(651) 215-2246
Web site: 
www.ccspm.org 
Area served: 
Respite: Carver, Hennepin, LeSueur, Ramsey and Scott counties
Care management: Ramsey and Hennepin counties

• Comprehensive assessment, care planning and service coordination
• Respite care, 2 to 4 hours per week
• Coaching counseling for caregivers
• Volunteer opportunities, (651) 215-2237

DARTS (Dakota Area Resources and Transportation for Seniors
Address: 
1645 Marthaler Lane
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Phone: 
(651) 455-1560
E-mail: 
 
Web site: 
www.darts1.org 
www.CaregiverMN.org 
Area served: 
Dakota County, some programs metrowide

• Help at home for seniors
• Transportation for seniors and adults with disabilities
• Caregiver support, including Web site, education (community and workplace), coaching/counseling, respite

Evercare Connections
Address: 
9900 Bren Road East
MN008 W130
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Phone: 
(866) 463-5337
Web site: 
www.evercareconnections.com 
Area served: 
Nationwide - urban and rural communities

• Care advocacy and care condition services
• On-site assessments, wholistic approach, customized course of action, help with legal and financial issues
• Family conferences and ongoing monitoring

Eldercare Partners
Address: 
1645 Marthaler Lane
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Phone: 
(651) 234-2262
E-mail: 

Web site: 
www.eldercarepartners.org
Area served: 
Metro area

• Caregiver consultation, coaching and counseling
• Caregiver training, in-home
• Web site has calendar of metro education, training and support groups for caregivers
• Elder assessment and arranging for home care

ElderCare Rights Alliance
Address: 
2626 East 82nd St. Suite 230 
Bloomington, MN 55425
Phone: 
(952) 854-7304
Web site: 
www.eldercarerights.org 
Area served: 
Statewide service area

• Individual advocacy for care recipients and family caregivers
• Coaching, problem solving, guidance in care decisions
• Care Partner training for community network, assuring recipient's voice in care decisions

Fairview Health 
Services and Ebenezer
Address: 
2450 Riverside Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55454-1395
Phone: 
(612) 672-7272
(800) 824-1953
Web site: 
www.fairview.org 
www.fairviewebenezer.org 
Area served: 
Metro area and greater Minnesota

• Adult day programs
• Assisted living and senior housing
• Behavioral services
• Clinics and hospitals
• Home care and hospice
• Nursing homes and rehab services

FamilyMeans
Address: 
1875 Northwestern Ave. S.
Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone: 
(651) 439-4840
E-mail:
 
Web site: 
www.familymeans.org 
Area served: 
Washington County, western Wisconsin, Twin Cities metro area

• Caregiver information and education
• Caregiver support groups
• Respite care in Washington County
• Family counseling and mental health services
• Financial counseling

Cerenity Senior Care
(formerly HealthEast Senior Care)
Address: 
200 Earl St.
Saint Paul, MN 55106
Phone: 
(651) 793-2110
Web site: 
www.CerenitySeniorCare.org  
Area served: 
Five East Metro area locations

• Day-Away - adult day care
• Independent living
• Assisted living
• Board and care
• Memory care
• Care centers
• Transitional (sub-acute) care

HSI-Resources for 
ElderCare and Transportation
Address: 
375 E. Orleans St.
Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone: 
(651) 275-1910
Web site: 
www.hsicares.org 
Area served: 
Washington County

• Circle of Friends adult day services (651) 275-5801
• Community support services Ð caregiver support, service coordination
• Nutrition services Ð Meals on Wheels and Senior Dining, (651) 275-5810
• Volunteer opportunities, (651) 275-5813
• Transportation (651) 275-4300

Jewish Family Service of St. Paul, 
Senior Service Department
Address: 
1633 W. 7th St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 
(651) 698-0767
E-mail: 
 
Web site: 
www.jfssp.org 
Area served: 
East metro area

• Case management for seniors, including assessment, referral and follow-up/monitoring/caregiver consultation
• Meals on Wheels
• Sliding fee scale for homemaking services
• Referral for other services, including nursing, personal care
• Mental health and family counseling

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis (JFCS)
Address: 
13100 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 400
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Phone: 
(952) 546-0616
TTY: 
(952) 591-0041
E-mail:
 
Web site: 
http://www.jfcsmpls.org 
Area served: 
Greater Minneapolis area

• JFCS serves people of all backgrounds
• Case management and coordination of services
• Housekeeping, transportation, shopping and bathing help
• Health monitoring
• AlterCare adult day program

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS)
Address: 
2485 Como Ave. (main office)
St. Paul, MN 55108-1445
Phone: 
(612) 871-0221 for senior programs
Web site: 
www.lssmn.org 
Area served: 
Statewide

• Generation Connection: grandparents raising grandchildren
• Counseling and family resources
• Financial counseling - debt and credit issues
• Guardianship/Conservatorship
• Senior Companions: volunteers helping seniors
• Foster Grandparents: seniors helping seniors

Park Nicollet Center 
for Senior Services
Address: 
3850 Park Nicollet Blvd.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: 
(952) 993-5041
Web site: 
www.parknicollet.com 
Area served: 
Metro area

• Geriatric assessment clinic
• Primary care for seniors
• Information and referral on community resources
• Nursing home care
• Support groups

Senior Community Services
Address: 
10709 Wayzata Blvd., #111
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Phone: 
(952) 541-1019
Web site: 
www.seniorcommunity.org 
Area served: 
Suburban Hennepin and part of Wright County

• In-home professional care management
• Caregiver one-to-one coaching/counseling/consultation
• Caregiver education series and ongoing support groups
• Health insurance counseling
• Homemaking, home maintenance, and seasonal services
• Senior community centers (7) and transportation

Trinity Lutheran Adult Day Services
Address: 
3812 229th Ave. NE
St. Francis, MN 55070
Phone: 
(763) 753-1234
Area served: 
Northern Metro area

• Professional care management
• Age-appropriate structured activities
• Intergenerational activities
• Education, memory loss and caregiver support groups
• Transportation available in all of Anoka County

Visiting Angels
Address: 
4 metro offices
Phone: 
Toll-free (888) 898-1500
Web site: 
www.visitingangels.com 
Area served: 
Entire Twin Cities greater metro area

• Clients select their caregiver from our experienced staff
• Up to 24-hour in-home care that fits client's schedule
• Assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting and oral hygiene
• Meal preparation, transportation, laundry, light housekeeping
• Personal services and attention to details that build trust and create lasting relationships

Volunteers of America of 
Minnesota Senior Services
Address: 
2021 E. Hennepin Ave., Suite 130
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Phone: 
(612) 331-4063
E-mail:
 
Web site: 
www.voamn.org 
Area served: 
Metro area

• Comprehensive resource for older adults, caregivers and families
• Providing a "Circle of Caring" with more than 30 services, including adult day services, assisted living, care management, homemaker and chore services, elder law services, home health care, senior mental health, dining and home delivered meals, senior community centers, transportation and much more.
• Supporting the independence of today's older adult.

Wilder Foundation 
Community Services for the Elderly
Address: 
270 N. Kent. St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 
(651) 290-8670
E-mail:
 
Web site: 
www.wilder.org 
Area served: 
East metro area

• Supportive housing
• Adult day health programs, dementia specific programming is offered at one of two sites
• Assisted living programs
• Home health agency and supportive services
• Wilder Senior Dental Clinic