How to apply for Eastern Carolina Area Agency on Aging Services (Carteret County) in North Carolina
Eastern Carolina Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging (Region P), the designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act for Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow, Pamlico, and Wayne counties.
Who it's for
The Eastern Carolina Council Area Agency on Aging serves older adults age 60 and older and their caregivers in Carteret County. Services include congregate and home-delivered meals, family caregiver support and respite, the Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) for Medicare counseling, options counseling for long-term care, the long-term care ombudsman, and adult protective services coordination. Call the Area Agency on Aging to learn what is available locally.
Carteret: served by the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging (Region P). Specific services and waitlists vary by program and funding.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Proof of age 60+ (for most aging services)
- Proof of Carteret County residency
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 252-638-3185
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Eastern Carolina Area Agency on Aging Services (Carteret County). 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 proof of age 60+ (for most aging services), proof of Carteret County residency — 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
annual reassessment
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.