Elder Support in Our Towns
Recently, our members have initiated and participated in Elder Support discussion groups within our towns. Comprised of individuals from various walks of life, the groups focus on defining plans and resources to help elderly residents and shut-ins avoid the debilitating effects of isolation.
We are inspired by the sincere interest shown in these efforts and will continue to work within a community team to advance this critical cause for so many of our residents.
We are inspired by the sincere interest shown in these efforts and will continue to work within a community team to advance this critical cause for so many of our residents.
Helpful Local and National Resources
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Age Well: 1-800-642-5119
Including Meals on Wheels & Community Meals. Also provides help with grocery shopping, yard work, transportation, in-home care and much more. agewellvt.org A Place for Mom: 1-844-657-1558 Senior Living aplaceformom.com Cathedral Square Cathedral Square is a nonprofit organization, a national leader in the development of affordable, service-enriched housing communities for older adults and people with disabilities and other special needs. Their mission is to advance “healthy homes, caring communities and positive aging.” Cathedral Square owns or manages 30 affordable-housing communities in Vermont and administers the nationally recognized SASH® (Support and Services at Home) program. cathedralsquare.org The Center on Aging Events, Seminars, & Courses. Review the "Important Links" section for valuable resources. med.uvm.edu/centeronaging Community Church of Huntington, VT: 802-77-8840 Pastor, Fred Little Jr. Email: pastorfredlittle@gmail.com communitychurchofhuntington.org Consumer Assistance Program: 1-800-649-2424 or 802-656-3183 Help resolve problems with a business, help address questions that you need answered by Vermont State Government, connect you with other resources that can help you. uvm.edu/consumer Greater Burlington YMCA: 802-862-9622 Low Impact & Senior Programs gbymca.org HomeShareVermont: 802 863 5625 Homesharing is a simple idea where two or more people share a home for mutual benefit. A person offers a private bedroom and shared common space in exchange for rent, help around the home or a combination of the two. It differs from a typical roommate situation because, at its core, it is about two people helping each other. homesharevermont.org Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Rectory: 802-434-2521 Father Brendan Murphy Richmond, VT olhr-richmond.com Richmond Congregational Church, UCC: 802-434- 2053 Rev. Katelyn Macrae rccucc.org Richmond Food Shelf & Thrift Store: 802-578-4283 richmondfoodshelfvt.org |
RSVP/United Way of Northwest Vermont:
802-864-7541 For persons 55 and older to remain engaged in the community through volunteering. RSVP helps volunteers find the right opportunity– whether it’s once a week, once a month or once in a while. www.unitedwaynwvt.org/RSVPhe two. It differs from a typical roommate situation because, at its core, it is about two people helping each other. homesharevermont.org SASH-Support and Services at Home: 802-863-2224 Serves seniors and individuals with special needs who receive Medicare support and who live in congregate housing – or the surrounding community. sashvt.org Seniorhousingnet: 1 866 623-8249 Senior Living seniorhousingnet.com SSTA Special Services Transportation Agency: 802-878-1527 Private not-for- profit corporation operating out of Colchester, VT to provide accessible transportation for people who have specialized mobility needs both mental and physical. sstarides.org UVM Home Health and Hospice: 802-658-1900 A mission driven, community-based healthcare provider whose focus is to deliver high quality care for all in need, including adult day care. uvmhomehealth.org 211 Vermont. United Ways of Vermont Find out about hundreds of important community resources, like emergency food and shelter, disability services, counseling, senior services, health care, child care, drug and alcohol programs, legal assistance, transportation agencies, educational and volunteer opportunities, and much more. vermont211.org Vermont Adult Protective Services: 1-800-564-1612 dlp.vermont.gov/protection Vermont Center for Independent Living: 1-800-639-1522 vcil.org Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living: 802-241-2401 Including Vermont Elder Care Clinician Program a service provided to help older adults who experience mental health concerns. dail.vermont.gov Vermont Economic Services Food & Fuel Hotline: 1-800-287-0589 dcf.vermont.gov/mybenefits Vermont Legal Aid, Inc: 1-800-747-5022 or 802-863-5620 Long-term Care Ombudsman vtlegalaid.org |
