Range Mental Health Center

Adult Day Services

A daytime program of caring for adults physically and emotionally

Mission Statement: “Adult Day Services mission is to provide a program with a broad range of services for eligible adults in Northern Minnesota to enhance their quality of life.”

Adult Day Services is licensed by the MN Department of Human Services.

Daily Activities Include:

v Morning and afternoon snacks

v Noon meal

v Chair exercises

v News & orientation

v Group recreational activities

v Word/memory/reminisce games

v Musical events

v Socialization

v Individualized activities

v Personal cares

Who is Eligible?

Each person must meet the following criteria:

v Is at least 18 years of age

v Is ambulatory or can use a wheelchair, walker, or cane

v Is not dangerous to self or others

v Can cooperate with own care plan

v Has a primary care physician

Services include:

Protective environment, daytime supervision, caregiver support, nutritious meals & snacks, social/recreational activities, emergency medical arrangements, liaison with home and community representatives, educational services, respite for caregivers, personal cares, limited nursing services, limited transportation. Services are individualized to each person’s care plan.

If you or someone you know would benefit from Adult Day Services please contact:

Lynn Sunsdahl, Program Director

(218) 741-4714 or (800) 450-4714

lsunsdahl@rangementalhealth.org

Office Hours:

Monday – Friday

8AM – 4:30PM

Program Hours:

Monday – Friday

7AM – 3PM

Adult Day Services location:

William J. Bell Building

PO Box 1188

504 First Street North

Virginia, MN 55792

Partially funded by

United Way

of Northeastern MN

C.A.R.E.

Connecting Available Resources Effectively through Caregiver Consultant services

A new service providing caregivers with:

Family Support

Assistance by referring to available services

Educational opportunities

Caregiver support groups

Please contact our Caregiver Consultants:

Erika Coombe 218-780-4166

Molly Josefson 218-780-9591

or visit them at the Virginia Duluth Clinic Tuesdays & Thursdays

The Laurentian Clinic Wednesday & Friday Mornings

CARE Collaborative partners include:

Elder Circle, Elder Service Network, Northwoods Hospice Respite Partners, Range Mental Health Center, Range Respite

This service is suppported by a grant from the MN Department of Human Services, the United Way of NE MN and through the CARE collaborative