Senior and Caregiver Advocacy - Semcac Community Action Agency - Owatonna
209 East Main Street, Suite A, Owatonna, MN 55060
Voice - Intake Additional senior services information
Voice
Voice - Intake Melissa Almer
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Dodge County, MN
Fillmore County, MN
Houston County, MN
Steele County, MN
Description
The program's purpose is to support and empower older adults and caregivers by addressing their individual needs and preferences, enabling them to live safely and independently in their own home, for as long as possible. Services provided: - Assistance with MNSure - Confidential home visits - Eligibility Determination and Form Assistance: Help complete forms for county benefits, Energy Assistance (EAP) Medicaid/Medical Assistance (MA), Medicare D, home delivered meals, home phone discounts/free cell phones, prescription drug discount programs, and SNAP/EBT program - Help caregivers identify and meet needs of care receiver - Information and Referral: Offers resources to financial, legal, insurance, health and safety resources, housing, long-term care consultation, and respite care and companionship - Ongoing contact and support - Training for caregivers
Providing organization
Semcac Community Action Agency - Owatonna
Provides emergency assistance to people in crisis to address issues such as poverty, unemployment, inadequate housing, poor nutrition, and lack of educational opportunities through programs
