How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (Community Connection of Northeast Oregon) — Baker
Community Connection of Northeast Oregon, Inc. (CCNO) Area Agency on Aging
Who it's for
Community Connection of Northeast Oregon (CCNO) is the Area Agency on Aging that serves Baker County. Its services include family caregiver support, in-home caregivers through Oregon Project Independence (OPI), meal sites and home-delivered meals, medical rides, regular check-in phone calls for seniors who live alone, options counseling, legal help referrals for people over 60, and free short-term loans of medical equipment such as wheelchairs. Call the Baker County community center at 2810 Cedar St in Baker City at 541-523-6591.
AAA services are free or donation-based; program enrollments the agency helps with have their own eligibility rules. Most Older Americans Act services start at age 60. Medicaid long-term care eligibility is decided by the Oregon Department of 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: 1-541-523-6591
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (Community Connection of Northeast Oregon) — Baker. 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.