We’re Here for You

Everyone needs help from time to time. But it can be hard to ask for it.

One confidential call to the CCL Help Line opens access to local volunteers and partner organizations who can help you or a loved one. Let us know what you need and when you need it. We’ll refer you to great, local resources who can give you a hand with:

  • Transportation
  • Home repair and safety improvements
  • Shopping
  • Meals
  • Household help
  • Gardening and yard care
  • Personal care
  • Companionship
  • Pet care
  • Legal and financial management

Contact the CCL Help Line 795-0603 or help@cclyme.org, or stop by the CommunityCare of Lyme office in the Lyme Center Academy Building.

Lyme Parish Nurses – Skilled, Caring Partners

Help with health care coordination and access to medical services is available through the Lyme Parish Nurses, a program of the Lyme Congregational Church. All Lyme residents benefit from their confidential services which include:

  • Home visits
  • Preparing for care before or after a medical or surgical procedure
  • Healthcare provider and service referrals
  • Blood pressure screenings
  • Foot checks
  • Medication reviews
  • Conversations to complete advance directives
  • Advice on home accommodations and safety improvements
  • Loan of nearly new medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs, etc.)

Contact the Parish Nursing team at 603-795-2850 – Extension #3 or lymeparishnurse@gmail.com with questions or to arrange a home visit.

CCL’s overarching goal is to foster a strong, resilient community through social connection and an emphasis on wellness throughout life. That is important to me! I believe that programs are a way to invite people in, to have initial contact, and establish meaningful relationships. When the team needs a volunteer or expert or help with a program, it is then possible to involve these community resources to enhance programs, to complete a volunteer project, to build a stronger, healthier community.

Shelby Wood, Manager of Volunteer Participation
CommunityCare of Lyme

Serving with the CommunityCare of Lyme team is a true privilege! I grew up in Lyme, and my ancestors were credited with getting the whole business going … and keeping it going. I feel this service is certainly in keeping with my family’s commitment to make Lyme a warm, loving community which provides uplifting support to anyone, for any reason. I especially look forward to continuing an outreach that extends beyond that of my town office role. When we work together, we can address the challenges of aging in place, raising healthy and involved kids, maintaining a safe home environment, and other issues that affect our individual and collective lives. I hope people will feel comfortable calling on me whenever they want to.

Patty Jenks, Director
CommunityCare of Lyme