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Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Advocacy - Seniors

Elder and Disability Services Division

115 6th St NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633

(800) 582-0224

Website

https://www.llojibwe.org/tribalassistance/elderadovcate.html

Service Details

Description

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible


Additional Information

Elder Advocates assist with:
* Transportation
* Food shelf visits
* Banking, grocery shopping
* Delivery of commodities/Naps boxes
* Medical appointments and medication pick-up
* County paperwork
* Social security
* Health insurance information


Advocates will transport and accompany Elders/Disabled individuals to county appointments.


Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Beltrami County 
    • Cass County 
    • Hennepin County 
    • Hubbard County 
    • Itasca County 
    • Ramsey County 
  • Specialization
    • Native American Community 
    • Older adults 

Eligibility

Clients must provide proof of age (55+) or proof of disability.


Application Instructions

Please call to confirm you are eligible


Business Hours

8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday


Hours outside of office hours may be arranged with individual advocates.


Area Served

Leech Lake Reservation and surrounding counties


Websites

Phone Numbers

Type Number Hours
Main (218) 335-3626
Elder Advocate: District 3 (218) 760-7967
Toll Free (800) 582-0224
Toll Free - Tribal Assistance Program (866) 582-0224
Tribal Assistance Program (218) 335-3626
Tribal Employment and Training (218) 335-3626

Last Update

1/15/2025

Other Locations

This provider does not offer this service at other locations.

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