How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (ASCOG) — Tillman
Association of South Central Oklahoma Governments (ASCOG) Area Agency on Aging
Who it's for
The ASCOG Area Agency on Aging, based in Duncan, serves adults 60 and older, family caregivers, and grandparents raising grandchildren in Tillman County and seven other south-central Oklahoma counties. Services include information and help finding programs, meals at senior nutrition centers and home-delivered meals, caregiver support such as respite and chore services, free Medicare counseling, free civil legal help through Legal Aid of Oklahoma, the long-term care ombudsman, and rides through Red River Transportation (1-800-524-5552). In Tillman County, senior meals are provided by CADC Nutrition at 580-342-6967. For information and assistance, call 580-736-7965.
Older Americans Act services mostly start at age 60 and are free or donation-based; some have their own income or need rules. Medicaid long-term care (ADvantage) eligibility is decided by Oklahoma Human Services.
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: 1-580-736-7965
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (ASCOG) — Tillman. 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.