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HELPLINE | SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING

143 Maple Street, Rutland, VT 05701

Eligibility

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

Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-3:00pm

8006425119
Voice·

Toll Free | Senior Helpline

8023323081
Fax·

FAX

Service area

Rutland county, Vermont

Other Information

Focus Population

Older Adults

Age Groups

55+

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

Data provided by

UWGI

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.