Resources

Crime Prevention
The following resources are helpful for Seniors in the community:

Anoka County Senior Population Resource
Anoka County senior resources information page.
anokacounty.us/seniors
Attorney General’s Office
ag.state.mn.us/Consumer/Seniors/default.asp
Beware of Scams Targeting Grandparents
blainemn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/642
Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information
consumer.ftc.gov Opens a New Window.
Minnesota Elder Justice Center
elderjusticemn.org Opens a New Window.
Recognizing Elder Abuse and Knowing Your Rights
aginginplace.org/guide-to-recognizing-elder-abuse/
Senior Safety Fair
Each year, the Blaine Police Department, in partnership with the Mary Ann Young Senior Center, the Spring Lake Park Parks and Recreation Department, and SBM Fire put together a one day safety and wellness fair for the senior population in Blaine and Anoka County. The program is typically held in April or May.
sbmfire.com/community-programs/senior-safety-fair

Food

Volunteers of America Senior Dining
Mary Ann Young Senior Center - Monday through Friday at noon. Call 3 business days ahead for a reservation.
Phone: 763-780-4318
Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)
For home bound persons age 60 plus or those with a disability.
meals-on-wheels.com/ Opens a New Window.
Phone: Coon Rapids and Blaine - 763-755-8400 or 763-489-3608
SNAP Food Support (ACCAP)
Screening and one on one application assistance to help stretch your food budget.
accap.org Opens a New Window.
Phone: 763-783-4929

Health and Wellness

Health Insurance Counseling Program Senior Linkage Line
Confidential help with Medicare questions, supplemental insurance, medical bills and more. Can schedule an appointment for one-on-one assistance at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center.
Phone: 800-333-2433
State Services for the Blind
Call to schedule an appointment for one-on-one assistance at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center.
Phone: 651-539-2300
Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Program
Providing a telephone at no cost to eligible Minnesotans.
ted.program@state.mn.usPhone: 800-657-3663 or 651-431-5945
AARP Driver Safety Course
Discounts on car insurance premiums.
aarpdriversafety.org/Phone: 800-350-7025
For refresher courses at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center, call 763-786-9375.

Resources

Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
Opens a New Win metroaging.org
Phone: 651-641-8612
National Council on Aging
ncoa.org Opens a New Window.
Senior Information Line of Anoka County
Phone: 763-783-4707 or 800-333-2433
Senior Outreach, Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP)
Seniors age 60+-access to services to live independently
accap.org
Phone: 763-783-4741
Senior Resource
Housing options and information
seniorresource.com Opens a New Window.
Senior Services in Anoka County
anokacounty.us/1510/Seniors Opens a New Window.
Phone: 763-576-2000
United Way 2-1-1
24 hour information and referral service
211unitedway.org Opens a New Window.
Phone: 2-1-1 or 651-291-0211 or 800-543-7709

Transportation

Anoka County Transit
anokacounty.us/3636/Transit Opens a New Window.
Phone: 763-422-7075
Anoka County Volunteer Transportation
For seniors 60 plus for medical, dental and social service appointments.
anokacounty.us/335/Medlink Opens a New Window.
Phone: 763-422-7087
Mary Ann Young Senior Center Volunteer Transportation
To and from the Senior Center for activities, meals, etc. Monday through Friday at designated times.
Phone: 763-786-9375
Metro Mobility
Subsidized, door-to-door for eligible people who are disabled. Monday through Friday, 7:30AM - 4PM.
metrocouncil.org/Transportation/Services/Metro-Mobility.aspx Opens a New Window.
Phone: 651-602-1111
Minnesota Non-Emergency Transportation (MNET)
Phone: 866-467-1724
R and D Transportation, Inc.
Medical appointments
Phone: 763-767-1804