Finding Help

Minnesota Aging Pathways

Minnesota Aging Pathways is a service of the Minnesota Board on Aging in partnership with Central Minnesota Council on Aging and Minnesota’s other area agencies on aging. Whether you are looking for housing resources, health insurance, home services, or caregiver supports the specialists on this free, statewide service are there to help. They will find the particular service you need or help evaluate the situation to determine what kind of service might be helpful. Directing you to a provider, they can conduct three-way calls and offer follow-up as needed.

Minnesota Aging Pathways specialists provide free, accurate, and unbiased information. To speak to a specialist, call Minnesota Aging Pathways at 800.333.2433, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm or to schedule an in-person visit at one of our community sites.

Providers and other partners can use the Minnesota Aging Pathways referral website to submit referrals. It also has a new general referral option to provide help to older adults, so anyone can make a referral with the person’s consent.

Additional Resources

• Outside Central MN Council on Aging region
  Central MN Council on Aging works closely with partner area agencies on aging in Minnesota. To find another Minnesota area agency on aging visit Minnesota Association of Area Agencies on Aging (m4a).
• Outside Minnesota
  Visit Eldercare Locator or call 800-677-1116.
• Services and Supports
  Visit MN Aging and Disability Resources for resources with special topic areas with information for older adults and caregivers.
• Vulnerable adult protection and elder abuse
  Find online support at Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) or call 844-880-1574
• MnCHOICES Assessment
  Counties provide long-term care consultation services to help older adults understand resources and funding available. For more information or to find your county.
• Veteran-related questions
  Find online support at Veterans LinkAge Line™ or call 888-546-5838.
• Disabled and under 60 years old
  Find online support at Disability Hub MN or call 866-333-2466.
• Mental Health
  Find online support at Minnesota Mental Health Warm Line
• Medicare
  Find online support at Medicare.gov
• Social Security
  Find online support at Social Security