Caregiver Services
Many of the more than 500,000 unpaid family caregivers* in Minnesota may not view themselves as caregivers, especially those who have gradually taken on the role as a loved one’s needs have changed.
Even if your loved one is receiving personal or medical care from a paid caregiver, caregiving also includes grocery shopping, bill paying, transportation, housekeeping, yard work, pet care and more.
If you’ve recently acknowledged your caregiver role, or find yourself in need of support, don’t hesitate to ask for help.
Our dedicated licensed Social Workers offer a variety of ways to sustain your ability to provide help to your loved one and maintain your own life balance. We serve Carver, Hennepin, Scott, Sherburne, and Wright Counties.
*aarp.org/valuing
What services are available?
Caregiver Coaching equips caregivers with knowledge, skills, and tools to perform their caregiver role while achieving a balanced lifestyle.
Caregiver Consultation addresses caregiver concerns about the care receiver:
- identifying needs
- developing person-centered approaches
- problem solving
- decision making
- referring to services
Coaching and Consultation can take place in person or by Zoom, telephone or email.
Support Groups offer a safe place for caregivers to learn from one another by sharing experiences, challenges, coping strategies, and humor. The goal is to help caregivers care for themselves through education and empowerment. We have regularly scheduled groups in various locations and options to participate via Zoom.
Family Meeting Facilitation helps families understand their current situation and plan for the future with realistic expectations, positive communication, and fewer misunderstandings.
Information and Assistance is a service that assists caregivers in obtaining access to the services and resources that are available within their communities. To the maximum extent practicable, it ensures that the individuals receive the services needed by establishing adequate follow-up procedures.
Who is eligible for services?
Caregivers who live in, or who care for an older adult or someone with a cognitive diagnosis who lives in our service area, are eligible for caregiver support services.
We serve Carver, Hennepin, Scott, Sherburne, and Wright Counties in Minnesota.
Who provides these services?
Our dedicated team of licensed Social Workers has nearly 200 years of combined experience among them and provide a person-centered approach to caregivers’ needs. Meet our team.
How much does it cost?
Though some services are subject to a fee, no one is denied service because of inability to pay.
These services are supported, in part, by Hennepin County, municipalities, Title III grants from Trellis & CMCOA, and a Live Well at Home Grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Additional funding is provided by individual donors and client cost-share. Some services may also be covered by Elderly Waiver.
We welcome individual donations to help support caregiver services.
How do I get started?
Use the online form below to provide some basic information. One of our Social Workers will contact you to learn more about how we can help.
You can also call 612-770-7005, Monday – Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM (CST) to speak to a Social Worker.
Professionals: Elderly Waiver benefit (S5115)
Our award-winning Caregiver Coaching and Counseling Service is covered by the Elderly Waiver (S5115) program.
If you’d like to make a referral, use the online form below or call 612-770-7005, Monday – Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM (CST) to speak to a Social Worker.
Downloadable resources:
Caregiver Services flyer
Elderly Waiver benefit (S5115) flyer
Senior Outreach Services flyer
View schedule:
Caregiver support groups
Contact us:
Call 612-770-7005
Monday – Friday
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (CST)
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