American Cancer Society: 1-800-227-2345 www.cancer.org
Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont: (802)885-2655 Fax: 885-2665
Senior Help Line: 1-800-642-5119
Bellows Falls Office: (802) 463-4947
To reach COASEV's home page, click on this link: http://www.coasevt.org
Services offered:
Meals-on-Wheels, Senior Companion Program, Health Insurance Assistance, Transportation,
Successful Aging Resources, Case Management, Advocacy, Legal Assistance, Respite Grants,
Housing Information, Congregate Meals, Care Giver Resources.
Vermont Food Bank: 1-800-214-4648
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a USDA nutrition program that offers FREE
monthly nutrition information and nutritious foods--such as, canned fruits & veggies, fruit juices, cereals
and cheese.
Who is eligible: 60+ years of age, living in Vermont and income-eligible, a child under 6 years and not
already in the WIC program. Individual and/or household income will be used to
determine eligibility. Each household member may be eligible, and will need to
complete an application form.
Income guidelines (2008) are: Elders: 1 person ($1,127/per month); 2 people ($1517/per month)
Women/Children: 1 person ($1603/per month); 2 people ($2158/per month)
Adult Day Services:
Windsor County: Springfield Adult Day Services Ctr., 266 River St., Springfield, VT 885-9881
Windham County: The Gathering Place, 30 Terrace St., Brattleboro, VT 254-6559
AD Centers provide comprehensive programming specially tailored for older persons and persons with disabilities who need supervision and assistance during the day. They are non-residential, community-based programs that bring together health, social and other supportive services in a protective, friendly and non-institutional setting. Each participant attends on a scheduled basis and receives the care detailed in an individual plan of service. Nursing, rehab, activites, counseling, exercise, socialization, nutritious meals and snacks, and arrangements for transportation to and from the program are all coordinated to help the participant maintain maximum independence. Centers provide respite to family caregivers as well as therapeutic care for older persons and persons with disabilities. Centers are open a minimum of 5 days a week, 9 hours a day. Some Centers also offer servfices in the evenings and on weekends.
Vermont Legal Aid: Lawline 800-769-9164 264 N. Winooski Ave., PO Box 1367, Burlington, VT 05402 www.vtlegalaid.org
Legal Services Law Line of Vt., Inc.: 30 Elmwood Ave., Burlington, VT 05401 800-639-8857 www.vtlawhelp.org
Visiting Nurse Association of Vt/NH: Springfield Office 885-2503