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Resources & Services

We offer a broad range of services to serve the needs and interests of those adults who are 55 and older, as well as their families.

Financial Services

  • Health Insurance Counselling - SHINE: Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders.
    For information call 508-696-4205.

  • Fuel Assistance - application assistance.  Applications are taken November 1. 
    Call Catie at 508-696-4205 or email her a cblake@tisburyma.gov

    Begin your application online at: Portal - Customer Portal

  • Tax Assistance is provided by AARP volunteers during tax season. 
    Call 508-696-4205 to sign up, space is limited.

Legal Resources

  • Elder Law (Legal Advice) - provided by Arthur Bergeron Elder Law Attorney By appointment

  • Health Care Proxies

  • Protective Services

Health Care

  • Health Screening - Blood Pressure Screening - 1st Tuesday 9:30am - 10:30 am

  • Medical Equipment Loans

  • Referral to the Supportive Day - operated by MV Center For Living 508-627-0207

  • Referral to help for Caregivers Who Are Caring for One with Alzheimer's Disease

  • Referral for Home Care

  • Home Safety Modification Program - to make your home safer to prevent falls

  • Companion to help with shopping and errands.  Call 508-696-4205

  • Shopping and Errands assistance is available call 508-696-4205

  • New service for transportation to ophthalmology center in Sandwich! Van is offered to take residents to Sandwich. Call the Vineyard Transit Authority to make a reservation on the van after making an appointment with the ophthalmologist. Register with VTA before making a reservation. Call 508-693-9440.

Meals & Groceries

  • Varied fruit and veggies up for grabs daily

  • About — Island Grown Initiative of Martha's Vineyard Seniors (60 and over) may shop in person on Fridays from 12:00 - 1:45 PM

    All other clients registered with the Food Pantry must sign up to shop online using the Smart Choice App.

  • Fish Distribution during Bluefish Derby September - October

  • Congregate Lunch is served on Thursdays. Call 508 744 8618 (on Monday) to reserve your spot

  • Holiday Meals - Meals On Wheels - watch for dates to order.  If you would like a dinner delivered call 508-696-4205

Transportation

  • GoGoGrandparents is a program that helps older adults get to appointments. Order rides for seniors, groceries, prescription medications, meals, home chores and more with a simple phone call. Call the Council on Aging at 508-696-4205 or Healthy Aging Cindy Trish at 508-954-0357.

  • Vineyard Transit Authority Announces Fare-Free Program Starting November 29, 2024, Through September 30, 2025.

Well-Being & Safety 

  • Personal Tracking System - Project Lifesaver

  • Personal Emergency Response System - Lifeline Medical alert

  • Daily Check-in Calls - Telephone Reassurance

  • Balance Improvement & Strengthening Exercise

  • Friendly Visits

On-Island Electric Vehicle Chargers

  • Tisbury Senior Center: Level 2 charger

  • Tisbury Town Hall Annex: Level 2 charger

  • Oak Bluffs Town Hall: 2 level 2 chargers

  • West Tisbury Library: 2 level 2 chargers

  • Chilmark Fire/EMS Complex: 4 level 2 chargers

  • Aquinnah Cliffs: 2 level 2 chargers

  • Aquinnah Town Hall: 2 level 2 chargers

  • Edgartown Harborview: 1 level 3 charger for Tesla

  • Edgartown Park & Ride: 4 level 2 chargers

  • Edgartown Airport: 2 level 2 chargers Rescue/ Firefighting Building