Massachusetts has an extensive network of agencies and individuals dedicated to assisting elders in remaining in their homes. There are numerous Programs that can assist elders in many different ways. Below is a listing of the local Councils on Aging (Senior Centers), and the regional Aging Services Access Point, Old Colony Elder Services.
Aging Service Access Point (ASAP), Old Colony Elder Services
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) provides in-home services that support the dignity and independence of elders, allowing individuals to:
- Maximize their quality of life
- Live safely
- Maintain good health
- Prevent unnecessary or premature institutionalization
Please call the intake department at (508) 584-1561 to begin the process of assessing needs and eligibility.
Councils on Aging
These entities are the local community senior centers. While each COA is unique to its community, most Councils offer information and referral, transportation, outreach, meals (congregate and home delivered), health screening, and fitness and recreation programs.
Some COAs also provide health insurance benefits counseling (SHINE), food shopping assistance, telephone reassurance, friendly visiting and other in-home activities, peer support groups, supportive day care, pre-retirement programs, minor home repair, computer training, case management and intergenerational programs, among many other activities and services.
| Abington Council on Aging | Avon Council on Aging |
|---|---|
| Ms. Suzanne Djusberg & Mr. David Klein, Co-Directors | Ms. Jane Hanley, Director |
| 441 Summer Street | 65 East Main Street |
| Abington, Massachusetts 02351 | Avon, Massachusetts 02322 |
| Phone: (781) 982-2145 | Phone: (508) 559-0060 |
| Fax: (781) 982-0063 | Fax: (508) 559-7960 |
| Bridgewater Council for Elder Affairs | Brockton Council on Aging |
| Ms. Lorraine Carrozza, Director | Ms. Janice B. Fitzgerald, Director |
| 10 Wally Kreuger Way | 10 Father Kenney Way |
| Bridgewater, Massachusetts 02324 | Brockton, Massachusetts 02301 |
| Phone: (508) 697-0929 | Brockton, Massachusetts 02301 |
| Fax: (508) 580-1674 | |
| Carver Council on Aging | Dorn-Davies Senior Services |
| Ms. Carole Julius, Acting Director | Mr. Robert Fuda, Director |
| P.O. Box 618 | Campello Highrise - 1380 Main Street |
| South Carver, Massachusetts 02366 | Brockton, Massachusetts 02401 |
| Phone: (508) 866-4698 | Phone: (508) 583-2517 |
| Fax: (508) 866-4213 | |
| Duxbury Council on Aging | East Bridgewater Council on Aging |
| Ms. Joanne Moore, Director | Ms. Nancy Hill, Director |
| 10 Mayflower Street | 137 Central Street |
| Duxbury, Massachusetts 02332 | East Bridgewater, Massachusetts 02333-1912 |
| Phone: (781) 934-5774 | Phone: (508) 378-1610 |
| Fax: (781) 934-1135 | Fax: (508) 378-4803 |
| Easton Council on Aging | Halifax Council on Aging |
| Ms. Dolores Kent, Director | Ms. Barbara Brenton, Director |
| 15 Barrows Street | 506 Plymouth Street |
| North Easton, Massachusetts 02356 | Halifax, Massachusetts 02338 |
| Phone: (508) 230-0540 | (781) 293-7313 |
| Fax: (508) 238-3089 | |
| Hanover Council on Aging | Hanson Council for Elder Affairs |
| Ms. Robyn Mitton, Director | Ms. Mary Collins, Director |
| 665 Center Street | 132 Maquan Street |
| Hanover, Massachusetts 02339 | Hanson, Massachusetts 02341 |
| (781) 924-1921 | Phone: (781) 293-2683 |
| Phone: (781) 293-2683 | |
| Kingston Council on Aging | Lakeville Council on Aging |
| Ms. Linda Felix | Ms. Marylin Mansfield, Director |
| 30 Evergreen Street | One Dear Crossing |
| Kingston, Massachusetts 02364 | Lakeville, Massachusetts 02347 |
| Phone: (781) 585-0511 | (508) 947-7224 |
| Fax: (781) 585-0512 | |
| Marshfield Council on Aging | Middleborough Council on Aging |
| Ms. Carol Hamilton, Director | Ms. Andrea Priest, Director |
| 230 Webster Street | 558 Plymouth Street |
| Marshfield, Massachusetts 02050 | Middleborough, Massachusetts 02346 |
| Phone: (781) 834-5581 | Phone: (508) 946-2490 |
| (781) 834-5537 | Phone: (508) 946-2490 |
| Fax: (781) 837-8362 | |
| Pembroke Council on Aging | Plymouth Council on Aging |
| Ms. Mary Willis, Director | Ms. Constance "Conni" DiLego, Director |
| 144 Center Street | 10 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 108 |
| Pembroke, Massachusetts 02359 | Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360 |
| Phone: (781) 294-8220 | Phone: (508) 830-4230 |
| Phone: (781) 294-1428 | Fax: (508) 830-4233 |
| Fax: (781) 293-5801 | |
| Plympton Council on Aging | Rockland Council on Aging |
| Ms. Sandra Henry, Director | Ms. Margaret "Peg" Bryan, Director |
| 75 Upland Road | 394 Union Street |
| Plympton, Massachusetts 02367 | Rockland, Massachusetts 02370 |
| Phone: (781) 585-5208 | Phone: (781) 871-1266 |
| Stoughton Council on Aging | Wareham Council on Aging |
| Ms. Karen Hall, Director | 54 Marion Road |
| 110 Rockland Street | Wareham, Massachusetts 02571 |
| Stoughton, Massachusetts 02072 | Phone: (508) 291-3130 |
| Phone: (781) 344-8882 | Fax: (508) 291-3124 |
| Fax: (781) 344-4920 | |
| West Bridgewater Elder Services | Whitman Council on Aging |
| Ms. Mary Graf, Director | Ms. Barbara Garvey, Interim Director |
| 97 West Center Street | 16 Hayden Avenue |
| West Bridgewater, Massachusetts 02379 | Whitman, Massachusetts 02382 |
| Phone: (508) 894-1262 | Phone: (781) 447-7619 |
| Fax: (508) 894-1264 | Fax: (781) 447-7633 |
