RESOURCE TEAM
What does the Resource Team do? The Resource Team seeks out older persons, identifying their service needs and providing information and assistance in linking the person with services that address their needs.
Who qualifies for Assist from the Resource Team? Any person 60 years of age or older, residing in Grand Forks or Nelson Counties qualifies for services.
Where are the Resource Team services provided? A Resource Coordinator prefers to meet with you in your home but is willing to meet with you at the Senior Center or a location of your choice.
What types of information, services or referrals can a Resource Coordinator assist with?
Adaptive Equipment
Advance Directives
Assessment
Basic Care, Assisted Living and Nursing Home Options
Caregiver Support
Commodities and Food Cupboards
Consumer Protection and Advocacy
Dental Services
Dial-a-Ride, Senior Rider and Rural Transportation
Ensure Nutrition Supplements
Escort Service
Food Stamps
Frozen Meals
Fuel Assistance
Hearing Services
Home Health Care
Housekeeping
Housing
Legal Referrals
Life Alert
Market Express
Meals on Wheels
Medical Assistance
Personal Care Assistance
Problem Solving
Property Tax Credit/Rent Rebates
Respite Care
Senior Activities and Opportunities
Senior Companions
Senior Foot Care
Senior Dining
Social Security
Support Groups
Transportation Fare Assistance
Veteran's Benefits
Vision Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Weatherization
For a request for assistance through the Neighbor 2 Neighbor program, please connect to the application by clicking below. Fill out the application online and either email or mail it to the Grand Forks Senior Center.
N2N Application Referral.fillable.pdf
Contacting the RESOURCES Team
Call the Resource Team at 701-772-7245 or contact our Resource Coordinators by email:
Service Cost
There is not a set cost for the services provided by the Resource Team. Donations are accepted. Your contribution will be used to continue to fund the services. Federal, state and local entities help fund the difference.