How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (Tangipahoa Voluntary Council on Aging) — Tangipahoa Parish
Tangipahoa Voluntary Council on Aging
Who it's for
The Tangipahoa Voluntary Council on Aging in Amite serves older adults in Tangipahoa Parish. Services include meals at senior centers, home-delivered meals, homemaker help, information and assistance, legal help, medication management, utility assistance, and caregiver respite and sitter service. Call (985) 748-7486 to ask about services. The Capital Area Agency on Aging is the regional Area Agency on Aging for Tangipahoa 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: 1-985-748-7486
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (Tangipahoa Voluntary Council on Aging) — Tangipahoa 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.