Social and Emotional Support - Vision Loss Resources
Events: Provides social, recreational, and cultural events that are fully accessible to people with vision loss Peer Mentors: Volunteers with vision loss who have undergone extensive training to provide support to people who are new to vision loss. They meet to work on specific goals for a defined period of time. Peer mentors help participants understand and address feelings of depression and isolation. Support Groups: Low vision support groups
Categories
Last assured
03/13/2024
Physical Address
3230 Spruce Street, Saint Paul, MN 55117
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Thursday
Voice
Fax
(612)872-0189
Voice
(612)382-8422
Application process
Scheduling a meeting, in the home or in our office, is typically required prior to participating in these services. Support groups are held weekdays at various times and locations throughout the 9-county metro area.
Fee
No fees for support groups or peer mentors; small fees for some recreational/social activities in order to help cover the cost of the activities
Eligibility
Anyone whose vision loss interferes with their ability to meet daily independent living needs. Primarily serves residents of Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, and Wright counties.
Service area
Anoka County, MN Carver County, MN Chisago County, MN Dakota County, MN Hennepin County, MN Ramsey County, MN Scott County, MN Washington County, MN Wright County, MN
Agency info
Vision Loss Resources
Comprehensive services for people with vision loss and who are deaf or hard of hearing