HELPLINE | SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING
160 Benmont Avenue, Suite 90, Benmont Mill, Bennington, VT 05201
Voice - Toll-Free | Senior Helpline
By Telephone
Rutland County, Vermont
Bennington County, Vermont
Description
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 Assured
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.