Volunteers of America - Minnesota
Caregiver Support
VOA MN - Minneapolis
3333 N 4th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55412
(952) 945-4034
https://www.voamnwi.org/culturally-responsive-caregiver-support-and-dementia-services
Service Details
Description
Information, guidance and support for family and other informal caregivers, typically through in-person meetings, over the phone or using online communications.
Additional Information
Serves African American and East African caregivers through support groups, health monitoring and education and respite care.
Provides a Mobile Memory Clinic for memory screenings.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Anoka County
- Carver County
- Dakota County
- Hennepin County
- Ramsey County
- Scott County
- Washington County
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Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
- Title III
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Specialization
- African American Community
- Ethiopian Community
- Somali Community
Eligibility
Adult caregivers offering care to an adult 60+ years of age or an individual of any age with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia.
Application Instructions
Call the Helpline at (952) 945-4034.
Area Served
Twin Cities Metro area
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (952) 945-4034 |
Last Update
12/5/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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PH-0780Caregiver Consultation and Support Definition
Programs that provide information, guidance and assistance that supports the ability of family members and other informal caregivers to make decisions and solve problems relating to their caregiving role. The service helps the caregiver find practical solutions to concerns about the health and wellbeing of the care recipient; and may be provided via an advice line or an online chat service as well as in in-person settings.
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PN-8100.4500-120Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups Definition
Mutual support groups whose members are family, friends, significant others, non-familial caregivers or attendants who are caring for someone who has a temporary, chronic, life-threatening or terminal illness or disability or who is elderly and increasingly unable to provide for his or her own care. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants ensure their own well-being while remaining involved in the intense care of a loved one. Also included are care receiver support groups that help people who have a caregiver cope with the fact that they require care. Care receiver support groups are often offered in conjunction with caregiver support groups and are structured to allow care receivers to participate in their own group while their caregiver attends another.
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YH-0300.1800Ethiopian Community Definition
Individuals who are either citizens of Ethiopia or who identify themselves as part of the Ethiopian community. Ethiopia is a country in east Africa. The official language is Amharic.
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YH-0300.8150Somali Community Definition
Individuals who identify themselves as part of the Somali community. Somalia is a country in east Africa, although without any effective national government due to lengthy civil war. Breakaway governments operate in Somaliland and Puntland. The official language is Somali.
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YH-6000.0250African American Community Definition
Americans of Black African descent who identify themselves as African American through a common cultural heritage and experience.