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Resources for stroke survivors and their caregivers: Community services and Web sites
Community services
Organization or service |
Telephone number |
| Minnesota Stroke Association National Stroke Association |
763-553-0088 or 1-800-647-4123 1-800-787-6537 |
| Brain Injury Association of Minnesota | 612-378-2742 or 1-800-669-6442 |
| Adult day care programs Call the Minnesota Adult Day Services Association for a list. |
763-464-2698 |
| American Heart Association Greater Twin Cities Area Chapter |
1-800-242-8721 952-835-0300 |
| American Stroke Association | 1-888-478-7653 |
| Courage Center
Vocational services Intake coordinator Driver assissment and training |
763-588-0811
763-520-0564 763-520-0393 763-520-0425 |
| Minnesota Department of Veterans' Affairs | 651-296-2562 |
| Domestic abuse Minnesota Domestic Violence Crisis Line Alexandra House Day One Project Rivers of Hope (Wright and Sherburne counties) |
1-866-223-1111 763-2330 651-646-9622 763-295-3433 or 1-800-439-2642 |
| Driving evaluations for special needs/elderly Drive Safe |
651-730-6597 |
| Financial assistance
Anoka County Carver County Dakota County Hennepin County Ramsey County Scott County Sherburne County Wright County |
763-422-7270 952-361-1600 651-450-2641 612-348-3400 651-266-4007 952-445-7751 763-241-2600 763-682-7414 |
| First Call For Help (Seven-county metro area of Minneapolis/St. Paul) | 211 |
| Home health care Allina Home Care |
See the Yellow Pages for private agencies. 651-635-9173 |
| Meals on Wheels Minneapolis and St. Paul metropolitan area |
612-789-5007 or 612-623-3363 |
| Allina Physician Referral and Class Registration | 612-262-3333 or 1-800-877-7878 | Minnesota Vocational Rehabilitation WorkForce Centers
Anoka County Dakota County Hennepin County North Hennepin County South Minneapolis North Minneapolis South Monticello Ramsey County North St. Paul St. Paul Downtown St. Paul Midway Scott County Washington County |
763-783-4800 651-554-5955 763-536-6000 952-346-4000 612-520-3500 612-821-4000 763-271-3700 651-779-5666 651-296-6786 651-642-0363 952-445-7087 651-275-8650 |
| National Aphasia Association | 1-800-922-4622 |
| Respite care | For caregiver relief, call local nursing home, home health agencies, adult day care centers or your county Social Services Department. |
| Senior Linkage Line (Minnesota Board on Aging) | 1-800-333-2433 |
| Stroke support groups | Contact the American Stroke Association or the National Stroke Association for more information. |
| Social Security Administration | 1-800-772-1213 |
| Transportation
Allina Medical Transportation Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area Greater Minnesota Anoka County Traveler Dakota Area Resources and Transportation for Seniors (DARTS) Laidlaw (scheduling) Metro Mobility Metro Transit |
651-222-0555 1-800-258-1210 763-323-5222 651-455-1339 651-636-5000 651-602-1111 612-373-3333 There are many private pay and Medical Assistance-eligible transport services listed in the Yellow Pages. |
| Vulnerable adult services
Anoka County Carver County Dakota County Hennepin County Ramsey County Scott County Sherburne County Wright County |
763-422-7168 or 763-422-7070 952-361-1600 651-554-6000 612-348-8526 651-266-4012 952-445-7751 763-241-2600 763-682-7400 Call your hospital social worker for help with other resources. |
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Source: Allina Patient Education, Understanding Stroke: Information about Stroke and Recovery, third edition, ISBN 1-931876-13-4
Copyright: 02/01/06
First published: 02/01/2006
Last updated: 02/01/2006
Reviewed by: Allina Patient Education experts