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WELCOME TO CANTON SENIOR AND SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

About Us:

The Town of Canton Senior and Social Services Department offers services, programs and resources to Canton residents to help them achieve self-sufficiency, maintain economic well-being, and adjust to different circumstances and events in their lives. The department is responsible for the administration of social services and provides current information on local, regional and statewide resources while coordinating increasingly diverse programs to serve residents with varying backgrounds and needs. 

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to empower individuals and families through accessible, diverse services that enhance their quality of life.

Vision Statement:

Our vision is a thriving community where every individual has access to the resources, support, and opportunities needed to achieve their fullest potential.

If you have any essential needs that are not being met, please call our office at 860-693-5811 and we will do our best to assist you.

Town of Canton Senior & Social Services does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations.

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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
[email protected] 

Rebecca Briggs
Administrative Assistant to the Director
[email protected]

Kara McConville
Senior Center Coordinator
[email protected] 

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.