ADVOCACY & INFORMATION

Website:  Crow Wing Energized

Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every other month from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Land Services Building, lower level at 322 Laurel Street in Brainerd.

Phone:  (320) 253-9349   |  Website:  Council on Aging

The Central Minnesota Council on Aging (CMCOA) is a non-profit organization to help older adults age successfully by building community capacity, advocating for aging issues, maximizing service effectiveness, and linking people with information.

Phone:  (800) 333-2433  |  Website: Senior LinkAge

Senior LinkAge Line is a free information and assistance service. This service makes it easy for older adults and their families to learn about community services and housing options.  With a single call, older adults and their caregivers can find services near them, and receive assistance to determine which options best meet their needs. An advocate is available in Crosslake on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 9:00 AM to Noon at Crosslake Presbyterian Church. Call to make an appointment.

Phone:  (800) 657-3506  |   Website:  Ombudsman

The Ombudsman is an independent governmental official who receives complaints against government (and government regulated) agencies and/or its officials, who investigates, and who if the complaints are justified, takes action to remedy the complaints. 

Click here to download a free copy of the 2021-2022 Senior Housing and Services Guide provided by the Central Minnesota Council on Aging or by calling the Senior LinkAge Line to have them mail you a copy at 1-800-333-2433.