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OPTIONS COUNSELING | SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING

Provides an interactive decision support process that helps individuals in need of long term care and their families understand their strengths, needs, preferences, and unique circumstances, and weigh the pros and cons of available alternatives. The consultation includes a discussion of the factors to consider when making long term care decisions, information about the range of long term care support options available in their community (such as personal care, transportation, and medication management) and resources that can help them pay for services.Maintains a regional listing of in-home assistance providers available to assist seniors with continuing to live independently at home.

Last Assured

06/03/2024

Physical Address

143 Maple Street, Rutland, VT 05701

Hours

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

Voice

(800) 642-5119

Toll-Free | Senior Helpline

Fax

(802) 786-5994

Application process

By Telephone

Eligibility

Adults Age 60 and Older

Agency info

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.