Mental Health Services
Public Guardianship for Mentally Disabled Adults
Age 60 and Over
A public guardianship program was established in 1988 by the Department of Aging and Disabilities (DAD) to provide guardianship services to people 60 years of age and over for whom a suitable and willing private guardian cannot be found.
Every effort to locate a suitable private guardian must be made before a public guardian may be appointed. The Office of Public Guardian is also available to provide information to the public about guardianship and its alternatives, and to assist private guardians in understanding and carrying out their duties.
For more information, call (802) 241-2400 or (802) 241-3557.
DAD public guardians are appointed by the Probate Court.