CHOICES
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling in Connecticut. Trained counselors go through your costs and choices with you, and they don't sell plans.
Area Agencies on Aging
Area Agencies on Aging in Connecticut
Connecticut's Department of Aging and Disability Services is the state's agency on aging.
Five Area Agencies on Aging fund help such as meals, family caregiver support, health and wellness programs and adult day care. The department's Additional Resources page lists each agency and its phone number.
How to apply in Connecticut
- In person
- Five Area Agencies on Aging cover the state. Eastern, Middlesex and shoreline: Senior Resources Agency on Aging, 860-887-3561. South Central: Agency on Aging of South Central CT, 203-785-8533. Western: Western CT Area Agency on Aging, 203-757-5449. North Central: North Central Area Agency on Aging, 860-724-6443. Southwestern: Southwestern CT Agency on Aging, 203-814-3698.
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
Apply on the official siteGood to know
- The page lists no statewide aging phone line. The CHOICES Medicare counseling line is 1-800-994-9422.
- The national Eldercare Locator, 1-800-677-1116, can also help you find local aging services.
Sources: Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services (source 1), Administration for Community Living (source 2)
Free help
Free help with this in Connecticut
Department of Aging and Disability Services
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
More help in Connecticut
Area Agencies on Aging in another state
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Sources
- Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services, Additional Resources (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Administration for Community Living, State Units on Aging (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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