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American Association of Retired
Persons (AARP)
(952) 858-9040
Provides information, education,
advocacy and
community services for persons 50 and older. Also
offers
members a wide range of special benefits and services.
ACCAP Senior
Outreach
Program
763-783-4741
Senior outreach workers help link
seniors to
assistance programs and community services.
Anoka
County Housing Coordinator
763-422-7304
Information and referral for persons
seeking housing
resource information.
Anoka
County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (R.S.V.P.) 763-422-7090
Places persons 55+ in community
volunteer positions.
Also provides services through The Health Insurance Counseling Program,
targeting persons 65 and older who are a year or two from Medicare
eligibility,
and disabled adults.
Anoka County
Services for
Seniors
Seniors in Anoka County have
access to many
high quality programs and services that can enhance their lives. This
website
can help seniors, their families, friends, or caregivers, determine
where to
turn for help or information.
Goodwill
651-646-2591
Medical equipment loan program.
Chores
& More Program
763-502-5151
(Columbia
Heights, Fridley, Hilltop)
763-767-6521 (All other areas of Anoka County - ACCAP)
Provides assistance with a variety of
household
chores such as cleaning, raking and snow removal. Must be 60+ or a
disabled
adult. Sliding fee applies for some services.
Medicare
1-800-633-4227
Metropolitan
Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
651-641-8612
Provides a variety of support
services to help older
persons maintain healthy lifestyles within their communities.
Minnesota
Board on Aging
651-431-2500
Leader and policy advisor on issues
affecting older
residents of Minnesota.
Minnesota
Senior Federation
651-645-0261
Leading local advocate for senior
issues. Provides
counseling programs in health, housing, retirement, legal, financial
planning
and pension rights.
Nutrition
Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS)
651-484-8241
Approximately 40 pounds of food
available at no cost
to age 60+ who are income eligible.
Paint-A-Thon
612-721-8687
ext. 321
Free housepainting available to low
income seniors 60
+ or disabled adults. Sponsored by the Greater Minneapolis Council of
Churches.
Retirement
Enterprises
Retirement
Enterprises helps the mature worker find employment.
Senior
Companion Program
763-767-6521 - Coon Rapids
763-502-5151 - Fridley
763-783-4741 - All other areas (ACCAP)
Employs low income seniors who make
weekly visits to
homebound seniors. Stipend paid.
Senior
Information Line of Anoka County
763-783-4707
Information and referral line for
seniors.
Social Security
Administration
1-800-772-1213
Local
Senior Community Centers:
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Andover Senior Center
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763-767-5163
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Anoka Drop In
Center
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763-576-4661
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Mary Ann Young Senior Center (Blaine)
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763-786-9375
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Columbia
Heights Senior Center
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763-706-3730
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Columbus Senior Center
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651-464-8463
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Coon Rapids Senior Center
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763-767-6473
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Fridley Senior Center
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763-502-5150
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Ham Lake Senior Center
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763-434-0455
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Lino Lakes Center
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651-248-7023
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Linwood Center
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651-462-5565
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Oak Grove Center
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763-753-1920
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Southern
Anoka County Neighborhood, Columbia
Heights
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763-789-4326
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