As mentioned on our homepage, the staff members of the Department of Elderly Services include the following:

• Director of Elderly Services — who is a certified therapeutic recreation specialist, not a licensed social worker.
• Program Coordinator.
• Administrative and Program Assistant.

All staff members are able to provide informational assistance regarding outreach and referral services to the older residents of West Haven.

However, if further guidance and assistance may be required, please understand that appropriate advisement to varying agencies may include the following but are not limited to:

• The state Department of Social Services’ Protective Services for the Elderly Program.
• The Agency on Aging of Southern Central Connecticut.
• The West Haven Housing Authority and other localized housing services.
• Specific city departments, found inside or outside of City Hall.
• Local meal assistance programs | medical loan programs | medical transportation.
• Local points of interest in West Haven.
• Local home care services.
• Local adult day care, assisted living and rehabilitation facilities.