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How to apply for Area Agency on Aging of Deep East Texas (DETCOG AAA) — Title III + ADRC (Polk County)
Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) — political subdivision and designated AAA under OAA Title III for the 12-county Deep East Texas region (Angelina, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler) — 9,798 square miles of mostly rural piney-woods communities
Who it's for
DETCOG AAA serves Polk County seniors age 60+ and their caregivers as part of its 12-county Deep East Texas region. Services include Title III funding for senior centers (Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals + activities), Health Education programs, Care Coordination, Caregiver Support, Benefits Counseling (HICAP/SHIP Medicare), and Long-Term Care Ombudsman. The AAA has offices in Jasper (210 Premier Drive, Jasper TX 75951) and Lufkin (1405 Kurth Drive, Lufkin TX 75904). Apply by calling DETCOG AAA at 936-639-8200 or visiting detcog.gov/aaa.
Polk County is one of 12 Deep East Texas counties in DETCOG's AAA service area.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of Polk 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: 936-639-8200
Renewals
annual reassessment
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