How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (St. Tammany Council on Aging) — St. Tammany Parish
St. Tammany Council on Aging, Inc.
Who it's for
The St. Tammany Council on Aging in Covington serves older adults in St. Tammany Parish. Services include meals at senior centers, home-delivered meals, homemaker and chore help, information and assistance, legal help, medical alert, medication management, transportation, utility assistance, and caregiver respite, sitter service and support groups. Call (985) 892-0377 to ask about services. The Capital Area Agency on Aging is the regional Area Agency on Aging for St. Tammany Parish and runs its Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), a place to start for long-term care options: call (225) 925-7674 or toll-free (800) 833-9883.
Council on aging services are free or donation-based, and some have waiting lists. Programs the agency helps with have their own rules. Most Older Americans Act services start at age 60.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Find my benefitsWhat you'll need
- None — call to get started
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-985-892-0377
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (St. Tammany Council on Aging) — St. Tammany Parish. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need none — call to get started — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
none
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.