The Berkley Council on Aging (BCOA) has been in existence since 1973 when it was authorized at the Annual Town Meeting to carry out programs designed to meet the needs of the elderly in Berkley and in cooperation with programs from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Elderly Affairs.
Services are provided with funding from municipal grants, private donations and volunteer services. Many of our programs are offered for free or have a minimal charge to our elderly residents.
To qualify as a senior citizen you must be age 55 or over.
Upcoming Meetings
Outreach Coordinator – Lorraine Moniz
Outreach services are available to residents through our Outreach Coordinator, Lorraine Moniz. Lorraine is a SHINE certified counselor and is available to meet with you to discuss your Medicare options.
Lorraine can prove information and referrals to Bristol Aging and Wellness and other community agencies and organizations. She can assist with applications and forms, including fuel assistance applications, and can answer questions regarding Meals on Wheels, local food pantries, Grab and Go, Gatra Dial a Ride, and other available services.
Appointments are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 – 1:00.
Outreach Services are funded in part by a grant from Bristol Aging & Wellness Inc. through a contract with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging and Independence.
Financial Assistance: Bristol Aging and Wellness has three funds for short-term financial assistance
- The Emergency Assistance Fund meets emergency, short-term needs of elders in the service area.
- The Little Necessities Fund assists with one-time services or daily living items for needy women who are clients of Bristol
- The Caregiver Relief Fund assists caregivers of elders and elders who are primary caregivers for minor children.
- Contact Bristol Aging and Wellness at (508) 675-2101.
Fuel Assistance
- Citizens for Citizens of Taunton (508) 823-6346
- Columbia Gas of Massachusetts: (800) 688-6160
- F.E.M.A. (508) 823-6346
- JOE4OIL (877) 563-4645
- OIL CO-OPS Mass. Energy Consumers Alliance (800) 287-3950
- Salvation Army (800) 334-3047
Senior Home Safety
- A free In-home Accident Prevention Evaluation is available. To make an appointment call 1-800-698-6877
Legal Services
New Bedford Local Consumer Program – Free Mediation Services
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