Golden Swimmers Program Starting November 17, 2025!!

Click here to register!!  Golden Swimmers Registration Form

The Renter's Rebate Program has ENDED!!

Payments are made by the State of CT OPM. Payment of Renters' Rebate is made on or before November 30th. If a check is not received by December 15th contact the Renters' Rebate Program Hotline at 800-617-8889. 

The city of New Haven highly values our elderly population and is 100% committed to provide quality-of-life support services for its aging population which focuses on enhancing an individual’s overall well-being and satisfaction with their life, encompassing physical, mental, and social dimensions.

The Department of Elderly Services gladly assists those who are 55 and older to live independently, and with dignity. To stay connected with family and their community, to maintain health and wellness, to obtain services and financial assistance to which they are entitled, to advocate for themselves. We operate three senior centers in New Haven.

• Atwater
• Dixwell/Newhallville
• East Shore

 Seniors are invited to participate in four very special events each year. In May, the Senior Volunteer of the Year luncheon is held. This event honors those that volunteer their time to help our seniors. In August, seniors attend Connecticut Senior Day at Holiday Hill. In September, seniors attend Connecticut Day at the Big E in Springfield, MA, and apple-picking is trips are held in October.

For more information about services provided by our department, the senior centers, or about opportunities to volunteer, please feel free to contact the senior center of your choice.

For high-school aged volunteers, please email ccave@newhavenct.gov for information.