programs that help people in connecticut - Town of Vernon

The Village for Families & Children
The Village for Families & Children is a private, nonprofit community
service agency providing prevention, treatment and placement services
to children and families in the Hartford area. These include specialized
foster care, such as therapeutic and medically fragile; special needs adoption,
and post adoption services; outpatient, intensive outpatient, extended
day and residential treatment; assessment and support for children involved
with the courts; school-based family resource centers; after school
programs for middle and high school students; and Friends of the Family,
a resource and referral agency for pregnant and parenting youth under
21. Services are provided at three agency sites, in schools and in
community settings. Main Address: 1680 Albany Avenue, Hartford, CT
06105. Telephone: (860) 236-4511. Website: villageforchildren.org.
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AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps
people 50+ have independence, choice and control as they age. AARP
provides information; engages in legislative, regulatory and legal advocacy;
assists members in serving their communities; and offers a wide
range of unique benefits, products and services to its 36 million members.
Specific programs, some conducted in partnership with others,
include the following.
AARP Tax-Aide: A confidential, free and quality service available to
middle and low income taxpayers of all ages with special attention to
those aged 60 and older. IRS certified volunteers are trained to assist in
filing basic tax forms and answer tax questions.
AARP Driver Safety Program: The nation’s first and largest classroom
driver refresher course specially designed for motorists age 50 and older.
Trained volunteers help older drivers improve their skills while teaching
them to avoid accidents and traffic violations.
AARP Connecticut Chapters: There are 65 AARP chapters in CT.
Chapters provide community service and advocacy opportunities locally,
statewide and nationally. Chapters also offer education, usually through
a dynamic speaker invited to a monthly meeting. Chapters are a way to
make new friends, develop your potential to lead and motivate others,
and have a part in building a better community.
AARP Benefits Outreach Program: This program uses an online screening
tool developed by the National Council on Aging to connect adults
55 and older with programs and services for which they may qualify,
such as help paying for prescription drugs, energy and housing, and getting
in-home supportive services and employment. To use this free, private
tool, visit our website and go to “Find Help with the Benefits Outreach
Program.”
AARP Money Management Program: Promotes independent living
for older people on a limited income who cannot manage their financial
affairs and do not have friends and family who can help. Trained volunteers
help clients manage their money for daily living. AARP recruits
members to serve as volunteers and provides technical assistance.
AARP Faith in Action Community Volunteer Transportation Program:
Provides seniors and people with disabilities transportation in
their communities. Volunteers now serve in two local Faith in Action
programs in the Middletown and New Haven regions.
AARP Grief & Loss Program: Provides support to people experiencing
a loss in their life. Volunteers are trained to help a person through the
grieving process through one-on-one peer counseling and support groups.
To join AARP, obtain AARP information and services, and/or to volunteer,
contact: Address: AARP Connecticut, 21 Oak Street, Suite 104,
Hartford, CT 06106-8003. Toll-free Telephone: 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-
888-687-2277). National Website: aarp.org.
Connecticut State Website: aarp.org/ct.
Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter enhances the quality
of life of all Connecticut residents affected by Alzheimer’s disease and
related disorders through advocacy, education and support systems, while
promoting research efforts. A Helpline operates 24 hours a day, seven
days a week and offers emotional support to callers and provides information
about Alzheimer’s disease, chapter services and community resources.
Address: 279 New Britain Road, Kensington, CT 06037. Multilingual,
Toll-free Helpline 1-800-356-5502. Telephone: (860) 828-2828.
Website: alzct.org.
Area Agencies on Aging
Area Agencies on Aging are private, nonprofit advocacy organizations
serving the needs of older adults and their families. They provide planning
and financial support to organizations serving older adults, as well
as information and assistance on health insurance, community-based
services, elder care, and training and education on aging issues. Statewide
Toll-free Telephone: 1-800-994-9422.
Eastern Connecticut 4 Broadway, 3 rd Floor (860) 887-3561
Norwich, CT 06360 1-800-690-6998
North Central Area 2 Hartford Square West
Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 724-6443
South Central Area 1 Long Wharf Dr.
New Haven, CT 06510 (203) 785-8533
Southwestern Area 10 Middle Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604 (203) 333-9288
Western Connecticut 84 Progress Lane
Waterbury, CT 06705 (203) 757-5449
Breakthrough to the Aging (BTA)
BTA, sponsored by the Capitol Region Conference of Churches and its
affiliate agencies, trains volunteers throughout Connecticut to help
homebound and isolated older and disabled persons – usually aged 60 and
over – remain independent so they can enjoy and maintain a high quality
of life. Friendly Visitors offer companionship to people who are isolated
and/or homebound. Weekly home visits last at least 90 minutes. Friendly
Shoppers provide grocery-shopping assistance to people who are isolated
and/ or homebound through weekly or bi-weekly trips to the local market.
A pilot Therapeutic Companions program has also begun to provide visitors
to elders in nursing homes and other residential care facilities.
Contact: Millicent Peart at The Capitol Region Conference of Churches.
Address: 60 Lorraine Street, Hartford, CT 06105. Telephone: (860) 236-
1295, ext. 13. Website: conferenceofchurches.org.
Friendly Shopper
Newington Senior and Disabled Center (860) 665-8778
Bloomfield Social Services (860) 242-1895
Farmington Senior Center (860) 675-2490
*Spanish speaking staff available.
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