Assistance
Seniors and people with disabilities
Changes coming to Medical Assistance
Federal law is changing who can get and keep Medical Assistance benefits. Most people are not affected.
Find information about services and where to start.
Getting help to stay in your home
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
- Aging communities - Minnesota Department of Human Services
- Disability and aging communities - Minnesota Department of Human Services
For veterans
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
- Aging communities - Minnesota Department of Human Services
- Disability and aging communities - Minnesota Department of Human Services
For veterans
Services for children with disabilities
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
Attend a community information session to learn more about available support for seniors or people with disabilities.
If you have questions, call 612-596-6631 or email communityinfosessions@hennepin.us.
Home and community based service waivers
Learn about home and community based waiver programs, including:
- Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI)
- Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC)
- Brain Injury Waiver (BI)
- Developmental Disabilities Waiver (DD)
- Elderly Waiver (EW)
- Alternative Care Program
- Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS)
Tuesday, September 8, 4:30 – 6 p.m.
- Virtual through Microsoft Teams
- Register for September 8 session
Tuesday, October 13, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Brookdale Library – ABC Room, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center
Tuesday, November 10, noon – 1:30 p.m.
- Virtual through Microsoft Teams
- Register for November 10 session
Tuesday, December 8, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
- Hennepin County Ridgedale Library – Ladyslipper Room, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka
- Register for December 8 session
Housing with services
Housing options for people with disabilities ranges from living at home to a licensed setting. We’ll discuss options and available services, including how Hennepin County can support you during the housing search.
Wednesday, September 16, noon – 1:30 p.m.
- Hennepin County Brookdale Library – ABC Room, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center
- Register for September 16 session
Thursday, November 5, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
- Virtual through Microsoft Teams
- Register for November 5 session
Programs for people over age 65
Learn about services for Hennepin County residents over the age of 65, including the Elderly Waiver and Alternative Care Program.
Wednesday, November 18, noon – 1:30 p.m.
- Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
- Register for November 18 session
Tuesday, December 8, 4 – 5:30 p.m.
- Hennepin County Ridgedale Library – Ladyslipper Room, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka
- Register for December 8 session
Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) overview
This training provides a comprehensive overview of the Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) program and how to get started.
Wednesday, September 2, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Hennepin County Brooklyn Park Library – Shingle Creek Room, 8500 West Broadway Avenue, Brooklyn Park
- Register for September 2 session
Wednesday, October 7, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Hennepin County Ridgedale Library – Meeting Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka
- Register for October 7 session
Wednesday, November 4, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Hennepin County North Regional Library – Conference Room 205, 315 Lowry Avenue North, Minneapolis
- Register November 4 session
Wednesday, December 2, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Hennepin County Pierre Bottineau Library – Pierre Bottineau Meeting Room, 55 Broadway Street Northeast, Minneapolis
- Register for December 2 session
Consumer Directed Community Support (CDCS) question and answer sessions
Current or future CDCS participants can stop in any time during these one-hour sessions to ask questions about Hennepin County’s CDCS process or writing their CDCS plan. We can't answer specific questions about approved or denied items.
If you are interested in a presentation, please attend the Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) overview session.
Sessions are virtual through Microsoft Teams.
Wednesday, August 19, 9 – 10 a.m.
Wednesday, September 16, 9 – 10 a.m.
Monday, October 5, 4 – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21, 9 – 10 a.m.
Monday, November 2, 4 – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, November 18, 9 – 10 a.m.
Monday, December 7, 4 – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, December 16, 9 – 10 a.m.
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