Accessing supports for seniors and people with disabilities

Find information about services and where to start.

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Examples of services

Personal care
Equipment and supplies
Home-delivered meals
Living skills training
Services such as cleaning and meal preparation
Respite care

These services help people stay in their home. Without these services they might be at risk of having to leave their home.

Services offer a way of life other than in an institution. They help people live as independently as possible.

Services are available to seniors and people with a disability (adults and children).

Programs that provide these services are available to people who meet eligibility criteria.

More information

Talk to someone by phone

Senior LinkAge line provides information and assistance to seniors. Call 1-800-333-2433.

Disability HUB MN offers assistance for people under 65 with disabilities. Call 1-866-333-2466.

Hennepin County Front Door allows you to talk to a county staff member about your options, including referrals and information. Call 612-348-4111.

Information on specific programs

For veterans

Veterans service office of Hennepin County

Getting supportive services in the community

Examples of services

Employment support
Day programs
Residential living options like customized living and adult foster care
Support for your caregiver
Transportation

These services help people feel connected to the communities they live in.

Services are an alternative to institutionalization, helping people feel integrated in their community.

Programs that provide these services are available to people who meet eligibility criteria.

More information

Talk to someone by phone

Senior LinkAge line provides information and assistance to seniors. Call 1-800-333-2433.

Disability HUB MN offers assistance for people under 65 with disabilities. Call 1-866-333-2466.

Hennepin County Front Door allows you to talk to a county staff member about your options, including referrals and information. Call 612-348-4111.

Information on specific programs

For veterans

Veterans service office of Hennepin County

For anyone seeking services for a child

Examples of services

An assessment of needs
A short-term service plan with the family
Referrals to community resources
Case management for mental health or developmental disabilities
Help for parents struggling to access services

Talk to someone by phone

Call Hennepin County Front Door. You'll talk to a county staff member about your options. These include referrals and information. Call 612-348-4111.

Helping adults maintain their mental and social well being

Examples of services

An assessment of needs
A short-term service plan with the individual
Referrals to community resources
Case management for mental health or developmental disabilities
Major cleanup to avoid losing your home

Talk to someone by phone

Call Hennepin County Front Door. You'll talk to a county staff member about your options. These include referrals and information. Call 612-348-4111.

For people currently receiving county services

Find a specific county employee

Call the county's directory assistance at 612-348-3000, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ask about the status of your referral

Call Hennepin County Front Door at 612-348-4111.

Information sessions

Dates, times and topics

View the Hennepin County social services community information sessions (PDF, 1 MB).

Application forms

Authorized representative form

DHS-3437-ENG: Giving permission for someone to act on my behalf

Employment for people with disabilities (E1MN)

What is E1MN? (PDF, 1MB)

Informational brochures

Waiver brochures

For more information, visit mnsure.org.

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