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How to apply for North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging (NCTCOG AAA) — Title III + ADRC (Ellis County)
North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Area Agency on Aging — designated AAA under OAA Title III for 14 counties surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth (Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, Wise); distinct from Dallas County AAA (Community Council) and Tarrant County AAA (United Way) which are separately operated
Who it's for
NCTCOG serves Ellis County seniors age 60+ and their family caregivers. NCTCOG AAA delivers Direct Services (Benefits Counseling, Care Coordination, Long-term Care Ombudsman, Nursing Home Relocation) plus Contract Services (Home-Delivered Meals, Congregate Meals, Transportation, Healthy Living Workshops). The agency does not charge for its services but encourages voluntary contributions. Apply by calling NCTCOG AAA at 800-272-3921. Office: 616 Six Flags Drive (Centerpoint Two), Arlington TX 76011.
NCTCOG AAA does NOT serve Dallas or Tarrant counties — those have their own AAAs (Community Council of Greater Dallas for Dallas; United Way of Tarrant County for Tarrant).
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of Ellis County residency
- For home-delivered meals: documentation of homebound status
- For Benefits Counseling SHIP service: Medicare card
- For other in-home services: case manager assessment + income documentation
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 800-272-3921
Renewals
annual reassessment
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Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.