How to apply for Southwestern Commission Area Agency on Aging — Older Adult Services (Clay County) in North Carolina

Southwestern Commission Area Agency on Aging (Region A) — the designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act for the seven far-western North Carolina counties (Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain). Coordinates Family Caregiver Support, Medicare counseling (SHIIP), the Home and Community Care Block Grant, congregate and home-delivered meals, in-home aide services, and long-term care options counseling through county senior centers.

Who it's for

Older adults age 60 and over in Clay County, and adults with disabilities, can get help through the Southwestern Commission Area Agency on Aging (Region A). Services include caregiver support, free Medicare counseling (SHIIP), home-delivered and congregate meals, in-home aide help, and guidance on long-term care choices. Call 828-586-1962 to ask which services are open and how to start.

Specific services and any waitlists vary by county senior center and by funding. Call the Area Agency on Aging to confirm what is open.

People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.

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What you'll need

Proof of age 60 or over (or proof of disability)
Proof of Clay County residency

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-828-586-1962

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Southwestern Commission Area Agency on Aging — Older Adult Services (Clay 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 or over (or proof of disability), proof of Clay 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

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.