Resources
Crime Prevention
The following resources are helpful for Seniors in the community:
The following resources are helpful for Seniors in the community:
- Anoka County Senior Population Resource
Anoka County senior resources information page.
anokacounty.us/seniors - Attorney General’s Office
ag.state.mn.us/Consumer/Seniors/default.asp - Beware of Scams Targeting Grandparents
blainemn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/642 - Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information
consumer.ftc.gov Opens a New Window. - Minnesota Elder Justice Center
elderjusticemn.org Opens a New Window. - Recognizing Elder Abuse and Knowing Your Rights
aginginplace.org/guide-to-recognizing-elder-abuse/ - Senior Safety Fair
Each year, the Blaine Police Department, in partnership with the Mary Ann Young Senior Center, the Spring Lake Park Parks and Recreation Department, and SBM Fire put together a one day safety and wellness fair for the senior population in Blaine and Anoka County. The program is typically held in April or May.
sbmfire.com/community-programs/senior-safety-fair
Food
- Volunteers of America Senior Dining
Mary Ann Young Senior Center - Monday through Friday at noon. Call 3 business days ahead for a reservation.
Phone: 763-780-4318 - Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)
For home bound persons age 60 plus or those with a disability.
meals-on-wheels.com/ Opens a New Window.
Phone: Coon Rapids and Blaine - 763-755-8400 or 763-489-3608 - SNAP Food Support (ACCAP)
Screening and one on one application assistance to help stretch your food budget.
accap.org Opens a New Window.
Phone: 763-783-4929
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance Counseling Program Senior Linkage Line
Confidential help with Medicare questions, supplemental insurance, medical bills and more. Can schedule an appointment for one-on-one assistance at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center.
Phone: 800-333-2433 - State Services for the Blind
Call to schedule an appointment for one-on-one assistance at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center.
Phone: 651-539-2300 - Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Program
Providing a telephone at no cost to eligible Minnesotans.
ted.program@state.mn.usPhone: 800-657-3663 or 651-431-5945 - AARP Driver Safety Course
Discounts on car insurance premiums.
aarpdriversafety.org/Phone: 800-350-7025
For refresher courses at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center, call 763-786-9375.
Home Services
- Anoka County Chores and More (ACCAP)
For persons 60+, various household services.
Phone: 763-783-4767 - Family Caregiver Connection
Caregiver support throughout Anoka County
anokacounty.us/655/Family-Caregiver-Connection Opens a New Window.
Phone: 763-422-6960
Resources
- Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
Opens a New Winmetroaging.org
Phone: 651-641-8612 - National Council on Aging
ncoa.org Opens a New Window. - Senior Information Line of Anoka County
Phone: 763-783-4707 or 800-333-2433 - Senior Outreach, Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP)
Seniors age 60+-access to services to live independently
accap.org
Phone: 763-783-4741 - Senior Resource
Housing options and information
seniorresource.com Opens a New Window. - Senior Services in Anoka County
anokacounty.us/1510/Seniors Opens a New Window.
Phone: 763-576-2000 - United Way 2-1-1
24 hour information and referral service
211unitedway.org Opens a New Window.
Phone: 2-1-1 or 651-291-0211 or 800-543-7709
Transportation
- Anoka County Transit
anokacounty.us/3636/Transit Opens a New Window.
Phone: 763-422-7075 - Anoka County Volunteer Transportation
For seniors 60 plus for medical, dental and social service appointments.
anokacounty.us/335/Medlink Opens a New Window.
Phone: 763-422-7087 - Mary Ann Young Senior Center Volunteer Transportation
To and from the Senior Center for activities, meals, etc. Monday through Friday at designated times.
Phone: 763-786-9375 - Metro Mobility
Subsidized, door-to-door for eligible people who are disabled. Monday through Friday, 7:30AM - 4PM.
metrocouncil.org/Transportation/Services/Metro-Mobility.aspx Opens a New Window.
Phone: 651-602-1111 - Minnesota Non-Emergency Transportation (MNET)
Phone: 866-467-1724 - R and D Transportation, Inc.
Medical appointments
Phone: 763-767-1804