Services

Book & Video Lending Library

Our Book & Video Lending Library has a great selection for you to borrow from.

If you find something you would like to view, please check out your selections with Donna and let her know when they are returned.

Computer Lab

If you would like to work on your computer skills, stop by our computer lab and check your email, send email messages, surf the internet, play games, etc.

Delaware Volunteer Legal Services

If you need assistance with more complex legal issues, Jacquelyn Chicona can help you.

See if you qualify for this program by setting up an appointment with Donna.

DMAB

A program designed to assist you with any problems you may have with the complex and often confusing health insurance system.

If you would like to participate, leave your name and contact information with Donna.

Notary

If you need to have papers notarized contact Sandy, Vicki, or Beverly.

You must bring identification with you and sign the document in the presence of the notary.

Legal Aid

Michelle McLean of the Elder-law Program of Community Legal Aid has suspended in person visits with members at our center for the remainder of the year. If you need assistance please call 302-575-0660.

Delaware Energy Assistance Program

The Delaware Energy Assistance Program provides assistance with the payment of energy bills for low-income households.

You will need to supply documents verifying your income if you wish to apply for participation in this program.

For more information, call 654-9295 or 654-6475.

AARP DRIVERS SAFETY CLASS –The next open date for our AARP Driver Safety 4 hr. refresher class is scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 2023  from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.   Sign-up with Donna at the front desk. The cost is $20.00 for AARP members and $25.00 for non members. Please make checks payable to AARP.    

Take AARP Defensive Driving Online at: www.aarpdriversafety.org 

Stand By Me 50+

This program provides information, resources, and support to increase the economic stability of Delawareans age 50 and older who are planning for, or are currently in, retirement.

Geri Huss from Stand By Me 50+ will be at the center on the third Thursday of each month from 9:00 am to 11:30 am in the Multi-Purpose Room.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 302-651-3427.

Senior Legal Hotline

A resource for Delawareans who are age 60 and older where callers can receive free legal advice on a variety of issues. There are not income requirements for the hotline. The advice is provided by either a DVLS staff attorney or a volunteer attorney.

Hotline hours are 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday.

New Castle County: 302-478-8850

Kent & Sussex Counties: 1-800-773-0606

Senior Roll Call

Senior Roll Call is a program provided by the New Castle County Police. This telephone reassurance program calls senior citizens on a daily basis with a prerecorded safety message. The program is monitored to ensure the Senior Roll Call member answers the telephone and is okay. If there is no answer, the computer signals an alert. After calling alternate contacts, if your well-being cannot be confirmed, police may be dispatched.

To enroll in this program, call 302-395-8159.