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Community Partners & Resources
We are delighted to be surrounded and supported by strong, caring and professional community resources that serve our residents and families.
Chelsea
These resources are available right in our town, with in a few miles or even a few steps.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
United States government information on health care guidelines on COVID-19 and other issues.
Vermont Department of Health
State of Vermont information and health care guidelines on COVID-19 and other health and wellness concerns.
Central Vermont Council on Aging
Support and information for seniors, family, caregivers and others around aging and senior wellness, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Department of Vermont Health Access
Information about Vermont Medicaid programs, including Long-Term Care Medicaid.
Chelsea Health Center
A community clinic of Gifford Medical Center located just down Main Street from Riverbend, with doctors and nursing staff who can oversee and provide care for our residents and other community members.
https://giffordhealthcare.org/location/chelsea-health-center/
Gifford Medical Center
One of the area hospitals closest to Riverbend, offering community services including the Chelsea Health Center and Adult Day program.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
One area hospital used by some residents of Riverbend, DHMC is located in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, and is connected with Dartmouth College's Geisel School of Medicine.
Central Vermont Medical Center
CVMC is a member of the University of Vermont Health Network located in Berlin, Vermont, offering services to Riverbend residents and other community members.
Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Their Mission: Make Vermont the best state in which to grow old or to live with a disability - with dignity, respect and independence.
Chelsea Senior Center
Mission: "The Chelsea Area Senior Center supports elders and family caregivers in leading healthy, independent, meaningful and dignified lives in their homes and our community. We support independence, self-choice and security for all elders through a variety of programs and services." They offer community dinners, card parties and other events.
https://www.facebook.com/397042450809105/photos/a.397044184142265/404489690064381
Tri-Valley Transit
"The public Shuttle Bus System sustainably connects passengers to employment and shopping centers. The Dial-a-Ride System provides vulnerable residents, such as seniors and people with disabilities who can’t access the buses, access to comprehensive transportation alternatives."
Clara Martin Center
Mission: "Clara Martin Center is a community based, non-profit organization that provides acute and long-term behavioral health care services. We strive to be consumer-sensitive, cost-effective, and outcome based." Many additional community resources are listed on their website.
Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Vermont & New Hampshire
Part of the Dartmouth Health Network, VNH staff members provide in-home care including rehabilitation, palliative and hospice.
Bayada
"We specialize in holistic end of life care and strive to understand and support each family's unique needs and goals. BAYADA Hospice's interdisciplinary team provides in-home hospice services that promote and support comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Home can be wherever a patient lives- including assisted living facilities and nursing homes."
https://www.bayada.com/offices/vt/norwich/316-main-street/hospice
Central Vermont and the Upper Valley
Our local region includes central Vermont and the Upper Valley towns of eastern Vermont and western New Hampshire.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
United States government information on health care guidelines on COVID-19 and other issues.
Vermont Department of Health
State of Vermont information and health care guidelines on COVID-19 and other health and wellness concerns.
Central Vermont Council on Aging
Support and information for seniors, family, caregivers and others around aging and senior wellness, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Department of Vermont Health Access
Information about Vermont Medicaid programs, including Long-Term Care Medicaid.
Chelsea Health Center
A community clinic of Gifford Medical Center located just down Main Street from Riverbend, with doctors and nursing staff who can oversee and provide care for our residents and other community members.
https://giffordhealthcare.org/location/chelsea-health-center/
Gifford Medical Center
One of the area hospitals closest to Riverbend, offering community services including the Chelsea Health Center and Adult Day program.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
One area hospital used by some residents of Riverbend, DHMC is located in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, and is connected with Dartmouth College's Geisel School of Medicine.
Central Vermont Medical Center
CVMC is a member of the University of Vermont Health Network located in Berlin, Vermont, offering services to Riverbend residents and other community members.
Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Their Mission: Make Vermont the best state in which to grow old or to live with a disability - with dignity, respect and independence.
Chelsea Senior Center
Mission: "The Chelsea Area Senior Center supports elders and family caregivers in leading healthy, independent, meaningful and dignified lives in their homes and our community. We support independence, self-choice and security for all elders through a variety of programs and services." They offer community dinners, card parties and other events.
https://www.facebook.com/397042450809105/photos/a.397044184142265/404489690064381
Tri-Valley Transit
"The public Shuttle Bus System sustainably connects passengers to employment and shopping centers. The Dial-a-Ride System provides vulnerable residents, such as seniors and people with disabilities who can’t access the buses, access to comprehensive transportation alternatives."
Clara Martin Center
Mission: "Clara Martin Center is a community based, non-profit organization that provides acute and long-term behavioral health care services. We strive to be consumer-sensitive, cost-effective, and outcome based." Many additional community resources are listed on their website.
Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Vermont & New Hampshire
Part of the Dartmouth Health Network, VNH staff members provide in-home care including rehabilitation, palliative and hospice.
Bayada
"We specialize in holistic end of life care and strive to understand and support each family's unique needs and goals. BAYADA Hospice's interdisciplinary team provides in-home hospice services that promote and support comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Home can be wherever a patient lives- including assisted living facilities and nursing homes."
https://www.bayada.com/offices/vt/norwich/316-main-street/hospice
Vermont
These resources are available through the state of Vermont.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
United States government information on health care guidelines on COVID-19 and other issues.
Vermont Department of Health
State of Vermont information and health care guidelines on COVID-19 and other health and wellness concerns.
Central Vermont Council on Aging
Support and information for seniors, family, caregivers and others around aging and senior wellness, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Department of Vermont Health Access
Information about Vermont Medicaid programs, including Long-Term Care Medicaid.
Chelsea Health Center
A community clinic of Gifford Medical Center located just down Main Street from Riverbend, with doctors and nursing staff who can oversee and provide care for our residents and other community members.
https://giffordhealthcare.org/location/chelsea-health-center/
Gifford Medical Center
One of the area hospitals closest to Riverbend, offering community services including the Chelsea Health Center and Adult Day program.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
One area hospital used by some residents of Riverbend, DHMC is located in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, and is connected with Dartmouth College's Geisel School of Medicine.
Central Vermont Medical Center
CVMC is a member of the University of Vermont Health Network located in Berlin, Vermont, offering services to Riverbend residents and other community members.
Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Their Mission: Make Vermont the best state in which to grow old or to live with a disability - with dignity, respect and independence.
Chelsea Senior Center
Mission: "The Chelsea Area Senior Center supports elders and family caregivers in leading healthy, independent, meaningful and dignified lives in their homes and our community. We support independence, self-choice and security for all elders through a variety of programs and services." They offer community dinners, card parties and other events.
https://www.facebook.com/397042450809105/photos/a.397044184142265/404489690064381
Tri-Valley Transit
"The public Shuttle Bus System sustainably connects passengers to employment and shopping centers. The Dial-a-Ride System provides vulnerable residents, such as seniors and people with disabilities who can’t access the buses, access to comprehensive transportation alternatives."
Clara Martin Center
Mission: "Clara Martin Center is a community based, non-profit organization that provides acute and long-term behavioral health care services. We strive to be consumer-sensitive, cost-effective, and outcome based." Many additional community resources are listed on their website.
Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Vermont & New Hampshire
Part of the Dartmouth Health Network, VNH staff members provide in-home care including rehabilitation, palliative and hospice.
Bayada
"We specialize in holistic end of life care and strive to understand and support each family's unique needs and goals. BAYADA Hospice's interdisciplinary team provides in-home hospice services that promote and support comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Home can be wherever a patient lives- including assisted living facilities and nursing homes."
https://www.bayada.com/offices/vt/norwich/316-main-street/hospice
National
Resources for the whole country.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
United States government information on health care guidelines on COVID-19 and other issues.
Vermont Department of Health
State of Vermont information and health care guidelines on COVID-19 and other health and wellness concerns.
Central Vermont Council on Aging
Support and information for seniors, family, caregivers and others around aging and senior wellness, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Department of Vermont Health Access
Information about Vermont Medicaid programs, including Long-Term Care Medicaid.
Chelsea Health Center
A community clinic of Gifford Medical Center located just down Main Street from Riverbend, with doctors and nursing staff who can oversee and provide care for our residents and other community members.
https://giffordhealthcare.org/location/chelsea-health-center/
Gifford Medical Center
One of the area hospitals closest to Riverbend, offering community services including the Chelsea Health Center and Adult Day program.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
One area hospital used by some residents of Riverbend, DHMC is located in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, and is connected with Dartmouth College's Geisel School of Medicine.
Central Vermont Medical Center
CVMC is a member of the University of Vermont Health Network located in Berlin, Vermont, offering services to Riverbend residents and other community members.
Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Their Mission: Make Vermont the best state in which to grow old or to live with a disability - with dignity, respect and independence.
Chelsea Senior Center
Mission: "The Chelsea Area Senior Center supports elders and family caregivers in leading healthy, independent, meaningful and dignified lives in their homes and our community. We support independence, self-choice and security for all elders through a variety of programs and services." They offer community dinners, card parties and other events.
https://www.facebook.com/397042450809105/photos/a.397044184142265/404489690064381
Tri-Valley Transit
"The public Shuttle Bus System sustainably connects passengers to employment and shopping centers. The Dial-a-Ride System provides vulnerable residents, such as seniors and people with disabilities who can’t access the buses, access to comprehensive transportation alternatives."
Clara Martin Center
Mission: "Clara Martin Center is a community based, non-profit organization that provides acute and long-term behavioral health care services. We strive to be consumer-sensitive, cost-effective, and outcome based." Many additional community resources are listed on their website.
Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Vermont & New Hampshire
Part of the Dartmouth Health Network, VNH staff members provide in-home care including rehabilitation, palliative and hospice.
Bayada
"We specialize in holistic end of life care and strive to understand and support each family's unique needs and goals. BAYADA Hospice's interdisciplinary team provides in-home hospice services that promote and support comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Home can be wherever a patient lives- including assisted living facilities and nursing homes."
https://www.bayada.com/offices/vt/norwich/316-main-street/hospice