CoA Social Support Services
Our Social Service team works to enhance the quality of life for all Belmont residents. We work with public and private agencies to ensure the best care. We offer:
Contact: Janet Amdur, LICSW 617-993-2983
Social Work Interns
Recently graduate social work interns from Simmons have joined us. They bring enthusiasm for working with seniors and provide a range of services.
Volunteer Coordinator
Our volunteer coordinator works with residents and offers help applying for:
Medical Equipment Loan Program
Belmont Council on Aging's medical Equipment Loan Program serves about 45 families per year, distributing donated medical equipment for short-term or long-term use. If in stock, equipment is available to anyone who needs it. To ask about donating or borrowing equipment, please call 617-993-2989.
- Needs assessments
- Case management
- Individual, family and group counseling
- Personalized information and referral- for a variety of services such as home care, legal consultations and home repair options
- Special inter-generational programs and health-wellness programs are also offered.
Contact: Janet Amdur, LICSW 617-993-2983
Social Work Interns
Recently graduate social work interns from Simmons have joined us. They bring enthusiasm for working with seniors and provide a range of services.
Volunteer Coordinator
Our volunteer coordinator works with residents and offers help applying for:
- Fuel Assistance
- SNAP
- Coordinating snow-removal with local volunteers
Medical Equipment Loan Program
Belmont Council on Aging's medical Equipment Loan Program serves about 45 families per year, distributing donated medical equipment for short-term or long-term use. If in stock, equipment is available to anyone who needs it. To ask about donating or borrowing equipment, please call 617-993-2989.
Workshops and Support Groups
Creative Arts Group
Wednesdays 11:00-12:00
In this group we will use various art materials to explore our creative and artistic selves. Explore watercolor, origami, pencils, collage for enjoyment, personal growth and stress management. Each week we will be introduced to a different medium to enjoy. Free, hosted by Joy Wu, Lesley University Graduate School Intern
Wednesdays 11:00-12:00
In this group we will use various art materials to explore our creative and artistic selves. Explore watercolor, origami, pencils, collage for enjoyment, personal growth and stress management. Each week we will be introduced to a different medium to enjoy. Free, hosted by Joy Wu, Lesley University Graduate School Intern
Parkinson's Caregiver Support Group
1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 3 pm.*
If you have a partner with Parkinson's, they may have many sources of support, including you!.... But where is the support for you? A small group of us who are family caregivers of people living with Parkinson's plan ways to support one another and invite you to meet. Please call Hildy Dvorak at 617-816-2883 for more information.
1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 3 pm.*
If you have a partner with Parkinson's, they may have many sources of support, including you!.... But where is the support for you? A small group of us who are family caregivers of people living with Parkinson's plan ways to support one another and invite you to meet. Please call Hildy Dvorak at 617-816-2883 for more information.
Drop-in Social Work Hours
Monthly on the third Wednesday of the month , 10:30-11:30 a.m. (no sign-up required)
Join this welcoming monthly group facilitated by Janet Amdur. Cost: Free.
Monthly on the third Wednesday of the month , 10:30-11:30 a.m. (no sign-up required)
Join this welcoming monthly group facilitated by Janet Amdur. Cost: Free.
Good News Group
Mondays, 10:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Have you heard about the legally blind high-school athlete who plays goalie for his hockey team? Or about the revival of independent bookstores or the 18-year-old mayor in Arkansas, or the book that became a best-seller after the author’s daughter’s Tik-Tok post went viral? These are the types of stories we discuss at the Good News Group. Read your newspapers or watch the news with a new lens; bring stories of positivity and joy to share with your friends. We’ll discuss upbeat news stories, reminisce about good times & enjoy the high fostered by gratitude and connection. Contact Lynn at 617-993-2994 for more information and to sign up.
Mondays, 10:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Have you heard about the legally blind high-school athlete who plays goalie for his hockey team? Or about the revival of independent bookstores or the 18-year-old mayor in Arkansas, or the book that became a best-seller after the author’s daughter’s Tik-Tok post went viral? These are the types of stories we discuss at the Good News Group. Read your newspapers or watch the news with a new lens; bring stories of positivity and joy to share with your friends. We’ll discuss upbeat news stories, reminisce about good times & enjoy the high fostered by gratitude and connection. Contact Lynn at 617-993-2994 for more information and to sign up.
Drop-In Bereavement Group
First Tuesday or each month, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Contact Anne Marie Mahoney at virtuesandgrace@gmail.com to join. Cost: Free.
First Tuesday or each month, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Contact Anne Marie Mahoney at virtuesandgrace@gmail.com to join. Cost: Free.
Facilitated Decluttering Group
Thursdays, 1:00 - 2:30PM (open to all ages)
Are you having difficulty organizing your papers or belongings? Discarding items? Acquiring too many things? The goal is not to get rid of everything, but to make your home safe and comfortable. This group continues, self-led through the summer. Cost: Free.
Thursdays, 1:00 - 2:30PM (open to all ages)
Are you having difficulty organizing your papers or belongings? Discarding items? Acquiring too many things? The goal is not to get rid of everything, but to make your home safe and comfortable. This group continues, self-led through the summer. Cost: Free.
Living Alone Social Group
Thursdays at 11:00-12:00 p.m.
We are a group of diverse and supportive people who live alone, but we are not alone because we share our enjoyment, fun, concerns and questions about "living alone" in a relaxed environment. Please come to our meetings and share your thoughts and ideas with us! Cost: Free. Call Janet 617-993-2983 for more information
Thursdays at 11:00-12:00 p.m.
We are a group of diverse and supportive people who live alone, but we are not alone because we share our enjoyment, fun, concerns and questions about "living alone" in a relaxed environment. Please come to our meetings and share your thoughts and ideas with us! Cost: Free. Call Janet 617-993-2983 for more information
Seminar on Grief and Loss
Offered occasionally
Do you want to learn more about loss and grief? This informational session will explore various forms of loss and grief, define what is normal, and suggest coping strategies. The presentation will include useful handouts, an opportunity for questions and discussion, and a quiet meditation. The presenter, Anne Marie Mahoney, has offered bereavement programs at the Beech Street Center as well as area churches. Cost: Free.
Memory Fitness Training
Fridays 11:00-12:00 am
What was her name? “Where are my keys? Why did I come into the kitchen? Memory glitches are common as we age. Come learn some compensatory strategies to boost your memory. Attend a 4-session course to learn about memory, reduce tip of the tongue moments, understand your learning style, and build better memory habits. This free program will be offered beginning in May and will require a minimum of 10 participants to run. Contact Lynn at 617-993-2994 for more information and to sign up.
Down Memory Lane
Thursdays 1:00-2:00 pm
Reminiscing about the past can make the present more meaningful. Join your peers to reflect on times gone by. We’ll talk about personal experiences as well as changes that have occurred across the course of our lives. Changes in landscape, education, technology, entertainment, medicine, politics and more! We’ll walk down Memory Lane together and enjoy good company along the way. Contact Lynn at 617-993-2994 for more information and to sign up.
The Not-So Golden Years!
Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 am
In the best of circumstances, our golden years are graced with increased wisdom, financial stability, recreation and good company. In reality, getting older is often marked by many age-related losses – of health, of independence, of social connections & of dreams. Join your peers to discuss these challenges and the ways you cope with them. Feeling less alone with these challenges is the first step in managing the feelings that accompany them. Contact Lynn at 617-993-2994 for more information and to sign up.
Caregiver Support Group
Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 pm
Need a chance to unwind? A chance to share the challenges of caring for a loved one? A chance to socialize without thinking of the challenges of daily caregiving? Join us to discuss caregiving experiences, discover new resources, share practical tips, and connect with peers. Contact Lynn at 617-993-2994 for more information and to sign up.
Offered occasionally
Do you want to learn more about loss and grief? This informational session will explore various forms of loss and grief, define what is normal, and suggest coping strategies. The presentation will include useful handouts, an opportunity for questions and discussion, and a quiet meditation. The presenter, Anne Marie Mahoney, has offered bereavement programs at the Beech Street Center as well as area churches. Cost: Free.
Memory Fitness Training
Fridays 11:00-12:00 am
What was her name? “Where are my keys? Why did I come into the kitchen? Memory glitches are common as we age. Come learn some compensatory strategies to boost your memory. Attend a 4-session course to learn about memory, reduce tip of the tongue moments, understand your learning style, and build better memory habits. This free program will be offered beginning in May and will require a minimum of 10 participants to run. Contact Lynn at 617-993-2994 for more information and to sign up.
Down Memory Lane
Thursdays 1:00-2:00 pm
Reminiscing about the past can make the present more meaningful. Join your peers to reflect on times gone by. We’ll talk about personal experiences as well as changes that have occurred across the course of our lives. Changes in landscape, education, technology, entertainment, medicine, politics and more! We’ll walk down Memory Lane together and enjoy good company along the way. Contact Lynn at 617-993-2994 for more information and to sign up.
The Not-So Golden Years!
Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 am
In the best of circumstances, our golden years are graced with increased wisdom, financial stability, recreation and good company. In reality, getting older is often marked by many age-related losses – of health, of independence, of social connections & of dreams. Join your peers to discuss these challenges and the ways you cope with them. Feeling less alone with these challenges is the first step in managing the feelings that accompany them. Contact Lynn at 617-993-2994 for more information and to sign up.
Caregiver Support Group
Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 pm
Need a chance to unwind? A chance to share the challenges of caring for a loved one? A chance to socialize without thinking of the challenges of daily caregiving? Join us to discuss caregiving experiences, discover new resources, share practical tips, and connect with peers. Contact Lynn at 617-993-2994 for more information and to sign up.
Senior Services Directory
Organized and updated by The Friends of the Belmont Council on Aging
pdf file of Senior Services Directory for viewing or printing
pdf file of Senior Services Directory for viewing or printing
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Beech Street Center
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Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Holidays When Belmont Schools are closed for inclement weather, Beech Street Center activities are canceled. |
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