Vermont
Aging & Senior Services Resource Guide
State Agency: VT Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL)
Website: dail.vermont.gov (opens in new window)
Area Agencies: View all 5 AAAs (opens in new window)
Senior HelpLine: 1-800-642-5119
Key Services Available
- Choices for Care
- Home and community-based services
- Nutrition programs
- Transportation
- Legal assistance
- Caregiver support
- SHIP counseling
- Long-term care ombudsman
- Adult protective services
- Senior centers
Visit eldercare.acl.gov (opens in new window) and enter your zip code to find your local Area Agency on Aging and service providers.
Vermont’s 5 Area Agencies on Aging
Vermont uses a “No Wrong Door” system. Services are coordinated through 5 regional Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). The Senior HelpLine at 1-800-642-5119 is the primary entry point for the entire state — calls are answered by certified Information & Assistance specialists who can connect you to the right local AAA. Visit vermont4a.org (opens in new window) for the Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging.
Age Well (Northwestern Vermont)
agewellvt.org (opens in new window)
Phone: (802) 865-0360 | Senior HelpLine: 1-800-642-5119
Counties: Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle
Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA)
cvcoa.org (opens in new window)
Phone: (802) 479-0531 | Local HelpLine: (802) 477-1364
Counties: Lamoille, Orange, Washington (Central Vermont)
Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging (NEKCOA)
nekcouncil.org (opens in new window)
Phone: (802) 748-5182
Counties: Caledonia, Essex, Orleans (Northeast Kingdom)
Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging (SVCOA)
svcoa.org (opens in new window)
Rutland Office: (802) 786-5990 | Bennington Office: (802) 442-5436
Counties: Bennington, Rutland
Senior Solutions (Southeastern Vermont)
seniorsolutionsvt.org (opens in new window)
Phone: (802) 885-2669
Counties: Windham, Windsor