DEMENTIA RESPITE AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM | SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING

143 Maple Street, Rutland, VT 05701

Eligibility

Income Guidelines Apply; Any family member, spouse, or other unpaid primary caregiver providing day-to-day care in the home for a senior or other person diagnosed with dementia disorder

Hours

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

(802) 332-3081

Fax

(800) 642-5119

Voice - Toll-Free | Senior Helpline

https://www.svcoa.org/caregiver-support-services

[email protected]

Application process

By Telephone; Appointment Required

Fees

Free

Service area

Rutland County, Vermont
Bennington County, Vermont

Description

Assists caregivers in accessing supportive services and programs for which they may be eligible. Caregivers may apply for small grants from the Dementia Respite Program enabling them to have a period of respite from their caregiving responsibilities. Support services may also include coordination of support groups, caregiver trainings, and self-care informational bulletins and newsletters.

Last Assured

05/20/2025

What's Here

Family Caregiver Subsidies Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups Respite Care Subsidies

Providing organization

SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING

Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging (SVCOA) is a non-profit senior services organization that plans, develops and coordinates comprehensive services for older adults in support of their independence, self choice, and well being in Bennington and Rutland Counties. Services include, but are not limited to, information and referral assistance, case/care management, nutrition services, healthy living programs, health insurance counseling, hoarding issues, and support for caregivers. SVCOA also serves as the umbrella agency for Green Mountain RSVP with offices in Bennington, Springfield, and Brattleboro.