Services

An instructor from the Minnesota Highway Safety & Research Center hosts 4-hour refresher courses at Crow River Senior Center regularly.

Visit their website or call 1-888-234-1294 for upcoming dates and to register.

If you are a caregiver, licensed social worker Becky Allard, LSW, can help you get the support you need to sustain your ability to provide help and maintain your own life balance.

Make a one-on-one appointment for individualized support, guidance or advice or register for a caregiver support group held the 3rd Thursday of each month from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

612-804-0968
b.allard@seniorcommunity.org

This service is made available by Senior Community Services.

Minnesota’s Senior LinkAge Line offers assistance with medical insurance questions. Call 1-800-333-2433, Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

From Affinity Hearing:

We are a local hearing care provider with locations in St. Michael and Plymouth. Our goal is to meet your needs and help you hear! We love to be involved in the community and offer free hearing screenings monthly at the Crow River Senior Center.

Find upcoming dates in the center’s newsletter or on their website and call the center at (763)-497-8900 to reserve a time.

The Household & Outdoor Maintenance (HOME) program offers a variety of services including handyperson services, home safety checks, housekeeping and lawn care/snow removal. The HOME program is available through Senior Community Services.

To learn more email hometeam@seniorcommunity.org or call 763-416-7969.

The St. Cloud office of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid has received a grant of Older Americans Act funds from the Central Minnesota Council on Aging to provide legal services for seniors residing in Wright County. The funds will be used to provide legal advice, counseling and representation in court and administrative hearings.

There is no cost for these services. If you are 60 years or older and reside in Wright County, you can get help with legal problems involving:

• • • Medicare
    • Social Security
    • Eviction or other housing problems
    • Public benefits, such as medical assistance, food support and fuel assistance
    • Family law issues, including domestic abuse and income maintenance
    • Nursing home problems
    • Home care services
    • Powers of attorney
    • Health care directives
    • Debt collection

Help is NOT provided for criminal matters, wills, estate planning or real estate transactions. 

Seniors can also call the St. Cloud office of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid toll-free at 1-888-360-2889 to schedule an appointment. Online access at https//mylegalaid.org. Minnesota Legal Aid accepts contributions for legal services, but contributions are not required to receive legal help.

Legal Aid appointments are held monthly at the Crow River Senior Center. Available dates are listed in the newsletter. Call the center at 763-497-8900 to schedule your appointment.

The Crow River Senior Center offers AARP Tax-Aide Preparation Service each year. Information about scheduling is published in the newsletter.

Need help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop or other device? Connect with an experienced digital handyperson who can help you:

• • Virtually connect via Zoom or Facetime
  • Find and use helpful device features
  • Manage online security and safety
  • Troubleshoot device settings or errors

Check the latest newsletter for upcoming opportunities to schedule a free, one-on-one appointment.

This service is made available through the Senior Community Services HOME program; additional technology resources are also available. Visit the website, email techsupport@seniorcommunity.org or call 952-767-7893 to learn more.