How to apply for Area Agencies on Aging (South Central CT, Western CT) — New Haven
Agency on Aging of South Central CT (AOASCC); Western CT Area Agency on Aging (WCAAA)
Who it's for
New Haven County towns are served by two Area Agencies on Aging, based on your town. The Agency on Aging of South Central CT (AOASCC) in North Haven serves Ansonia, Bethany, Branford, Derby, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Meriden, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Wallingford, West Haven and Woodbridge. AOASCC helps with meals, SNAP, legal help, caregiver support and respite, transportation options and CHOICES health insurance counseling. Call AOASCC at 203-785-8533, or CHOICES at 800-994-9422. The Western CT Area Agency on Aging in Waterbury serves Beacon Falls, Cheshire, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Prospect, Southbury, Waterbury and Wolcott (203-757-5449; press 4 for CHOICES Medicare counseling). In those towns, sign up for Meals on Wheels with New Opportunities at 203-575-4280.
The Area Agency on Aging connects people to services; each program (home care, respite, meals, Medicaid) has its own rules, and the program or agency makes the final decision.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Find my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Call to ask what to bring
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-203-785-8533
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agencies on Aging (South Central CT, Western CT) — New Haven. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need call to ask what to bring — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
none
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.