HELPLINE | SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING
Resource Name:HELPLINE | SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING
address
160 Benmont Avenue, Suite 90, Benmont Mill, Bennington, VT 05201
Eligibility
Adults Age 60 and Older, Their Families; Caregivers; Helping Professionals
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
8006425119
Voice
·Toll Free | Senior Helpline
8024425436
Voice
·Information & Services
Website
https://svcoa.org/helplineApplication process
- By Telephone
Service area
Bennington county, Vermont
Other Information
Age Groups
- 55+
Focus Population
- Older Adults
Provides confidential, client-directed assistance in gaining access to government and community programs, including housing, transportation, Meals on Wheels, congregate meals, 3SquaresVT (food stamps), Medicaid, health-care insurance, rebates, 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 Verified
05/20/2025
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.