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

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We have opened our offices to in-person, scheduled appointments.  We can serve clients virtually or by appointment. 


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.

Our office are open to scheduled appointments. 

We can serve clients virtually or by appointment. 


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.


 Community Resources

Our trained staff will listen and provide you with the options you need to support living well. We help you remain in your home or help you transition to a new one.
Caregiver Resources Transportation Fuel Living Independently 2025 Medicare Bootcamp Schedule

 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 400 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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