Hockanum Valley Community Council

Providing services to senior residents ages 60 and older in Vernon means keeping up to date with knowledge about a variety of issues. A new client may need emergency food from our Pantry or to apply to our Transit Dept. for Dial-A-Ride service. Other people need counseling and support through a difficult time.

It is more likely, however, that clients will need to access State and Federal programs. The application procedure can be tedious, but the Elder Services staff has information, applications, and experience with guiding people through the process.

If you are interested in more information, an Elderly Outreach Worker will be happy to visit you in your home and explain these programs in detail. There is no charge for this service.

Elder Services is partially funded by a government grant under the Older Americans Act and the North Central Area Agency on Aging. It is also supported by United Way and the Town of Vernon

We can provide you with information and referrals on the following subjects:

MEDICAL INFORMATION

Medicare
ConnPACE
Medicare D
Medigap Insurance
Lifeline
Visiting Nurses
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders
Title XIX (Medicaid)
Elderly Substance Abuse Program
Services for the Blind

BENEFIT PROGRAMS

ConnPACE
Energy Assistance
Renters Rebate
Homeowners Tax Credit
Food Stamps
Title XIX

HOUSING

Senior
Assisted Living
HUD Low Income
Nursing Homes

OTHER PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Adult Day Care
Legal Services for Seniors
Discount Programs
Product Information
Energy Assistance

HVCC ELDERLY PROGRAMS

Dial-a-Ride bus
Medical rides, car
Friendly Visitor and Shoppers
Teen Chore
Lunch Bunch
Pet Program
Reassurance Phone Calls

Please call HVCC at 860.872.9825 and ask for Elder Services