Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging in Vermont
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The Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging

Celebrating 45 Years of Providing New Directions for Living Well

Printable List of 2023 Tax Preparation Services

Monday, March 18th - PHONE SYSTEM DOWN - Our phone system is experiencing tech issues so please call the helpline (800) 642-5119 and leave a message. We will advise when we are back up and running and apologize for any inconvience.

We have opened our offices to in-person,
scheduled appointments.  No walk-ins please. We can serve clients virtually or by appointment only. 


Please reach out to us via

Phone: toll free (800) 642-5119 or local (802) 748-5182 or (802) 334-2190

email: info@nekcouncil.org

The Council provides services Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. After hours, please leave a message on our HELPLINE (800) 642-5119 and we will reach out to you during our regular business hours. If there is an emergency, please call 911.

 Wellness

Our Wellness Classes extend throughout the NEK.  Check the Master Events Calendar for classes in your area.

Wellness Program Printable Wellness Class Schedule

Vermonters are valuable at every age.

We rely on the support of over 420 volunteers who share our passion to make a difference in the lives of older Vermonters.  If you have a passion and want to share it with your community, join our team!

List of Current Volunteer Needs Volunteer and Join Our Team

                 GetSetUp is a virtual learning community providing hundreds of free online classes taught by adults over 50.

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The NEK Council on Aging serves residents in Caledonia, Orleans and Essex Counties of Vermont. We are   focused on finding new directions for our older Vermonters to live well, their way. We are committed to providing person-centered care and lifestyle options that inform, encourage, inspire, and support older adults as they take steps to focus on lifelong learning, active lifestyles, and healthy aging.


The NEK Council on Aging is committed to providing equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of service and employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or lactation), age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetic disposition, a positive test result from an HIV-related blood test, crime victim status, or any other protected status under applicable federal or state law.

The NEK Council on Aging serves residents in Caledonia, Orleans and Essex Counties of Vermont. We are  focused on finding new directions for our older Vermonters to live well, their way. We are committed to providing care and lifestyle options that inform, encourage, inspire, and support older adults as they take steps to focus on lifelong learning, active lifestyles, and healthy aging.

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