HELPLINE | NORTHEAST KINGDOM COUNCIL ON AGING

4 Slapp Hill, Hardwick, VT 05843

Eligibility

Adults Age 60 and Older, Their Families; Caregivers; Helping Professionals

Hours

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

(800) 642-5119

Voice - Toll-Free | Helpline

https://www.nekcouncil.org

[email protected]

Application process

By Telephone

Service area

Caledonia County, Vermont
Orleans County, Vermont
Essex County, Vermont

Description

Provides confidential, client-directed information and assistance in gaining access to government and community programs including housing, transportation, Meals on Wheels, congregate meals, food stamps, Medicaid, health-care insurance, legal services, adult day services, hoarding issues, and mental health services. Options Counseling is also available to enable older adults to maintain independence. Maintains a regional listing of in-home assistance providers available to assist seniors with continuing to live independently at home.

Last Assured

01/31/2025

What's Here

Area Agencies on Aging Specialized Information and Referral Case/Care Management

Providing organization

NORTHEAST KINGDOM COUNCIL ON AGING

The Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging 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 Caledonia, Orleans, and Essex 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.