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

59 North Main Street, Suite 200, Barre, VT 05641

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: 8:30am-4:30pm

(802) 479-0531

Voice

(802) 479-4235

Fax

(800) 642-5119

Voice - Toll-Free | Helpline

https://www.cvcoa.org/respite-grants

[email protected]

Application process

By Telephone; In Person

Service area

Strafford, Vermont
Bethel, Vermont
Lamoille County, Vermont
Granville, Vermont
Royalton, Vermont
Hancock, Vermont
Washington County, Vermont
Orange County, Vermont
Pittsfield, Vermont

Description

Assists caregivers in accessing supportive services and programs for which they may be eligible. Caregivers may apply for small grants 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

03/21/2025

What's Here

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

Providing organization

CENTRAL VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING

Central Vermont 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 Washington, Lamoille, and Orange 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. CVCOA also serves as the umbrella agency for RSVP of Central Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom.