Senior Meals of Coös County & Berlin Senior Center:
610 Sullivan Street
Berlin, NH 03570
Admin Tel: 603-752-2545
Fax: 603-752-2803
Senior Meal Locations:
610 Sullivan St. Berlin, NH Tel: 603-752-2545
Colby Commons, Colebrook, NH Tel: 603-237-4957
Jefferson Road, Whitefield, NH Tel: 603-837-2424
Senior Meals of Coös County is dedicated to enhancing the independence and well-being of the senior population through quality programs with high standards of service. Senior Meals of Coös County & Berlin Senior Center provides Senior Congregate Meals, Meals on Wheels and a Senior Center located in Berlin.
Senior Meals gives mobile older adults an opportunity to interact and enjoy hot, nutritious meals with others. Diners have a chance to meet n people and share interests. In fact, many meet friends for social congregate meals on a regular basis. Senior Meals provides hot, nutritious meals, a daily safety check and friendly interaction to homebound seniors in Coös County who are unable to shop or cook for themselves, helping them to maintain a healthy lifestyle and remain living independently in their homes for as long as possible.
Berlin Senior Center (BSC) and meal sites offer older adults a choice of options which increase socialization, fitness, creativity, education, and volunteerism. Senior Center offers a place of activity where old friends and new can meet and enjoy: community dining, social events, activities, educational workshops, craft and creative groups, computer learning, shopping trips, holiday festivities, community outreach and volunteer opportunities.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a Federal program that helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans, including elderly people, by providing them with emergency food and nutrition assistance at no cost. TCCAP oversees food distribution in local communities throughout Coös and Grafton counties. The foods distributed go to local food pantries and soup kitchens, social service agency programs with food programs and Head Start programs.
Resource Center
NHCarePath:is a new initiative where community partners work collaboratively to connect individuals to the supports and services that they may need and ensure a consistent experience for individuals seeking assistance. Multiple statewide partners collaborate as part of NHCarePath, including the NH Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS), ServiceLink Aging and Disability Resource Centers, Area Agencies offering developmental services and Community Mental Health Centers: with the goal of making it easier for NH residents to find the help they need.
Coös County ServiceLink Aging and Disability Resource Center: ServiceLink serves as a highly visible and trusted place where people of all ages, disabilities and income levels know they can turn for objective and unbiased information on the full range of services and support options. ServiceLink promotes awareness of the various options that are available in the community, including options among under-served, hard-to-reach and private paying populations, as well as options individuals can use to plan ahead for their long-term needs. Search for community-based resources.
610 Sullivan Street, Suite 6, Berlin, NH 03570
Tel:603-752-6407
Fax: 603-752-1824
Guide to Senior Living in New Hampshire: This guide provides information about the different types of senior care available in New Hampshire, a look at the average costs of care and information about programs available to help seniors cover the costs of senior living in the state.
Guide To Paying For Senior Care in New Hampshire: This guide explores the costs of assisted living, home care, and adult day care in various geographic regions throughout the state. Programs that provide financial and care assistance, both in the home and in the community, are also covered.
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