
Senior Services
Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging
Comprehensive directory of services and programs for seniors and disabled: www.wcaaa.org
Choices: helps Connecticut’s older adults and other people with Medicare understand their Medicare coverage and health care options. 1-800-994-9422 - Darylle Willenbrock, Regional Coordinator - www.wcaaa.org Programs: "Choices"
Meals on Wheels & Congregate Meals information - www.wcaaa.org Programs "Nutrition"
Senior Housing Guide for information - www.wcaaa.org Publications: "Housing Guide"
Transportation options information - www.wcaaa.org Publications: "Transportation Guide"
Elder Services through New Opportunities – Director, Mary Kate Gill
232 North Elm Street, Waterbury, CT 06702 – 203-575-4209 -Web Site www.newoppinc.org – numerous programs for the elderly including:
• Energy Assistance
• Money Management advice
• Emergency Response System
Litchfield Community Services – Administers a fund for emergency services – works through Litchfield Social Services Director - 860-567-7564.
Goshen Community Care & Hospice – 860-491-4673
Elder Care – www.eldercare.gov or call 1-800-677-1116
Resource for Community Services
Aging and Disabilities Resource Center
Independence Northwest – 203-729-3299 , State Toll Free 1-800-994-9422,
Director, Eileen Healy www.independencenorthwest.org
1183 New Haven Road, Suite 200, Naugatuck, CT 06770
• Money Follows the Person and many other programs
Western CT Mental Health Crisis Center - 860-482-1560, Toll Free 1-888-447-3339
Medicare / Medicaid – 800-633-4227 – Advocacy – 800-262-4414 or 860-456-7790
Social Security – 800-772-1213
Connecticut Department of Social Services – www.ct.gov/dss
Waterbury – 203-597-4000
Danbury – 203-207-8900
Torrington – 860-496-6900
Northwest Ombudsman – 203-597-4181