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Social Services for Canton are administered through the Senior/Social Services Office, located in the lower level of the Canton Community Center at 40 Dyer Avenue.  Contact us at:

Town of Canton Senior/Social Services
40 Dyer Avenue
Collinsville, CT 06019

or by phone at 860.693.5811 .

We serve adults aged 60 years and older, adults with disabilities, families, and individuals 18 years and older needing financial and other kinds of assistance. Each person’s situation is assessed and assistance is coordinated to best meet the specific needs of the individual or family. Social Services also offers information on housing options and home care services that are available. 

Social Services for Canton residents include:

  • Eligibility screening for State and Federal financial assistance/entitlement programs
  • Processing energy assistance, Medicaid, Medicare Savings, food stamp, and food bank applications
  • Providing information and referral services limited case management, and other supportive services 

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Contact Us

Senior & Social Services Department
40 Dyer Avenue
Canton, CT 06019

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am to 4:15 pm
Friday: CLOSED

Phone:      (860) 693-5811
Fax:          (860) 693-5835

Tonoa Jackson - By Appointment Only
Senior & Social Services Director
tjackson@townofcantonct.org 

Rebecca Briggs
Administrative Assistant to the Director
rbriggs@townofcantonct.org

Kara McConville
Senior Center Coordinator
kmcconville@townofcantonct.org 

Municipal Agent for the Elderly
The agent, Tonoa Jackson, currently represents the State of Connecticut Department of Aging and is the person to contact for any senior-related question, problem or concern.

Notary services available by appointment only.