Advocacy & Resource Assistance

Senior Programs

Serving Seniors and caregivers in the counties of Dodge, Houston, Fillmore, Freeborn, and Steele.

The mission of this program is to support and empower seniors and caregivers by addressing their individual needs and preferences, enabling them to live safely and independently in their own homes, and communities, as long as possible.

Dodge & Steele County Residents
Fillmore & Houston County Residents
Freeborn County Residents

TDD: 1-800-627-3529 | Minnesota Aging Pathways: 1-800-333-2433

Grant Information

  • Grant Program: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Outreach Services through the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families
  • Grantee Agency: Semcac
  • Address: 204 S Elm Street, P.O. Box 549, Rushford, MN  55971
  • Phone: 507-864-7741
  • Email: semcac@semcac.org

Leadership & Oversight

  • Executive Leadership: Jennifer Hengel, Executive Director
  • Grant Oversight: Jeff W., Senior Services Director

FAQs

  • Anyone age 60 and over
  • Family members who help their elders with daily tasks
  • Friends or neighbors who are concerned about seniors
  • Available to all older people and their caregivers regardless of race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin

  • Offer information and provide contact details regarding:
    • Housing
    • Respite care and companionship
    • Financial, legal and insurance issues
    • Health and safety
    • Long-term care consultation
    • Other needed service
  • Provide information regarding eligibility and provide assistance with basic applications for:
    • County applications
    • Medicaid and Medicare
    • Prescription drug discount programs
    • Energy Assistance
    • SNAP program / EBT cards
    • Home delivered meals and congregate dining
  • Help caregivers to identify and meet their needs.
  • Make confidential home visits.
  • Provide ongoing contact and continuing support based on needs of individual.

The program receives federal funding under a grant agreement with the Southeastern Area Agency on Aging. Local contributions from counties, United Way agencies, business and individual donations, including participant donations, are vital for the continuation of this program, as well.

YES! Your information is kept confidential and we do not share your information with any other parties unless we receive prior consent from you and it is necessary.

At this time, we do not. We will provide you with contact details to other agencies and organizations who can help.

Any legal questions can be directed to Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, SMRLS at 877-696-6529.

If you are looking for tax support, please call 211 to be directed to a local resource.

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