Resources & Services

The SHINE Program provides free health insurance information, counseling, and assistance to people who are eligible for Medicare and their caregivers.

We have 2 certified, trained SHINE counselors volunteering here at the Tiz COA who can work with you to help explore Medicare plan options and uncover ways to save money on both health insurance and prescription drug costs.

Please email Linda Gorham at lindaLJG2gmail.com or Silvia Vogt at silvia.vogt@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.

We also have information for the other Island COAs and their counselors available.   

Have documents to shred? Come in on Wednesday afternoons! Either shred your own documents or leave them in Cynthia's hands.

• Tisbury Senior Center: Level 2 charger

• Tisbury Town Hall Annex: Level 2 charger

• Oak Bluffs Town Hall: 2 level 2 chargers

• West Tisbury Library: 2 level 2 chargers

• Chilmark Fire/EMS Complex: 4 level 2 chargers

• Aquinnah Cliffs: 2 level 2 chargers

• Aquinnah Town Hall: 2 level 2 chargers

• Edgartown Harborview: 1 level 3 charger for Tesla

• Edgartown Park & Ride: 4 level 2 chargers

• Edgartown Airport: 2 level 2 chargers Rescue/ Firefighting Building

• Varied fruit and veggies up for grabs daily

• About — Island Grown Initiative of Martha's Vineyard Seniors (60 and over) may shop in person on Fridays from 12:00 - 1:45 PM

  All other clients registered with the Food Pantry must sign up to shop online using the Smart Choice App.

• Fish Distribution during Bluefish Derby September - October

• Congregate Lunch is served on Thursdays. Call 508 744 8618 (on Monday) to reserve your spot

• Holiday Meals - Meals On Wheels - watch for dates to order.  If you would like a dinner delivered call 508-696-4205

A virtual weekly group meeting that offers coping strategies, memory screenings, counseling, referrals, information and education. Fridays 10 - 11:30 AM via Zoom. Hosted by the Center for Living. To register and answers to your questions please email mary@mvcenter4living.org or call them at 508 939 9440

• Health Insurance Counselling - SHINE: Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (see below)

• Fuel Assistance - application assistance.  Applications are taken November 1. 
  Call Catie at 508-696-4205 or email her a cblake@tisburyma.gov

  Begin your application online at: Portal - Customer Portal

• Tax Assistance is provided by AARP volunteers during tax season. 
  Call 508-696-4205 to sign up, space is limited.

Drop your used ink jet cartridges in the bright red box in the entryway.  The League of Women Voters of MV will take care of shipping cost to recycle them.

The LWV of MV is helping landfills, our Island, and our planet by recycling used inkjet cartridges.  Over 1 million printer cartridges are thrown away every day.  That’s more than 11 cartridges per second!  It can take over 1,000 years for these cartridges to decompose.

Questions? Contact Carole Early at (202) 550-0820 or caroleearly@comcast.net.

• Elder Law (Legal Advice) - provided by Arthur Bergeron Elder Law Attorney By appointment

• Health Care Proxies

• Protective Services

The MV Center for Living facilitates an early memory loss workshop at the Tisbury COA Wednesdays 10 - 11:30AM. These sessions are for individuals experiencing early signs of memory loss. No diagnosis needed. Free and all are welcome. 34 Pine Tree Rd VH. Questions about the program? 508 939 9440 or visit mvcenter4living.org

• Health Screening - Blood Pressure Screening - 1st Tuesday 9:30am - 10:30 am

• Medical Equipment Loans

• Referral to the Supportive Day - operated by MV Center For Living 508-627-0207

• Referral to help for Caregivers Who Are Caring for One with Alzheimer's Disease

• Referral for Home Care

• Home Safety Modification Program - to make your home safer to prevent falls

• Companion to help with shopping and errands.  Call 508-696-4205

• Shopping and Errands assistance is available call 508-696-4205

• New service for transportation to ophthalmology center in Sandwich! Van is offered to take residents to Sandwich. Call the Vineyard Transit Authority to make a reservation on the van after making an appointment with the ophthalmologist. Register with VTA before making a reservation. Call 508-693-9440.

• GoGoGrandparents is a program that helps older adults get to appointments. Order rides for seniors, groceries, prescription medications, meals, home chores and more with a simple phone call. Call the Council on Aging at 508-696-4205 or Healthy Aging Cindy Trish at 508-954-0357.

• Vineyard Transit Authority Announces Fare-Free Program Starting November 29, 2024, Through September 30, 2025.

• Personal Tracking System - Project Lifesaver

• Personal Emergency Response System - Lifeline Medical alert

• Daily Check-in Calls - Telephone Reassurance

• Balance Improvement & Strengthening Exercise

• Friendly Visits