§ 7-127h — Multipurpose senior centers. Establishment by municipalities. Services, programs provided.

(a) Any one or more municipalities, or any one or more private organizations that serve older persons and are designated to act as agents of one or more municipalities, may establish a multipurpose senior center, as defined in Title I of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended from time to time. (b) A multipurpose senior center established pursuant to subsection (a) of this section may provide assistance, including, but not limited to: (1) Nutrition services; (2) health programs, including, but not limited to, mental health, behavioral health and wellness programs; (3) employment assistance; (4) intergenerational initiatives; (5) community service and civic engagement opportunities; (6) public benefits counseling; (7) socialization and educational opportunities; (8) transportation; (9) peer counseling; (10) financial and retirement counseling; (11) arts and recreation programs; and (12) case management services.

Legislative History

(P.A. 21-7, S. 2; P.A. 22-78, S. 4.) History: P.A. 22-78 made a technical change in Subsec. (b), effective May 24, 2022.