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Northwoods Caregivers - Northwoods Caregivers

616 America Avenue NW, Suite 110, Bemidji, MN 56601-3818

Eligibility
  • Seniors, people with special needs and families with children - Primarily serves Beltrami, Northern Cass, Northern Hubbard, Clearwater and Southwest Koochiching Counties
Required documents
Application/Registration Form
Hours
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Languages
English
Interpretation services
English
Application process
Fees
Donations Requested, Sliding Scale, Vary by Service
Service area
Beltrami County, MN Cass County, MN Clearwater County, MN Hubbard County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

  • Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee
Shopping: - Volunteers provide assistance with shopping, either with or for the participant as appropriate (groceries, prescriptions, etc.)
  • Volunteers will provide shopping asistance no more than 1 time per week unless agreed upon in advance Transportation: - Volunteers will transport and escort participants to medical, social service appointment or other social function as appropriate
  • Participant expected to notify Northwoods one week in advance of the needed service date
  • Volunteer phone number will not be given out unless agreed upon by volunteer with the participant Respite Care (Nursing Care not available): - Volunteers will provide up to four hours of relief for the primary caregivers of persons who are chronically ill or have a disability
Last Assured
03/03/2026
Providing organization
Northwoods Caregivers

Provides respite care (temporary relief for a primary caregiver, caring for a loved one who is a senior or individual living with a disability) is provided by individuals who are at minimum Certified Nursing Assistants. Respite care if provided at a 2-hour minumum time period per visit. Caregiver coaching and 4 monthly Caregiver Support Groups offered at various times and days of each month.