How to apply for Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend (CBCOG AAA) — Title III + ADRC (Duval County) in Texas
Coastal Bend Council of Governments (CBCOG) — designated AAA under OAA Title III for 11 South Texas counties (Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio); established February 22, 1974
Who it's for
CBCOG AAA serves Duval County seniors age 60+ and their caregivers. The AAA was created in 1974 and serves over 30 cities across the 11-county Coastal Bend region. Services include Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals, Transportation referrals, Senior Centers, Fall Prevention programs, Benefits Counseling (HICAP/SHIP Medicare), Long-Term Care Facility Advocacy (Ombudsman), and Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) intake. The AAA targets older adults with the greatest social and economic needs — especially frail, low-income, and minority seniors. Apply by calling CBCOG AAA at 361-883-5743 or visiting coastalbendcog.org/aaa. Office: 2910 Leopard St., Corpus Christi TX 78408.
Duval County is one of 11 Coastal Bend counties in CBCOG's AAA service area.
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+
- Proof of Duval 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: 361-883-5743
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend (CBCOG AAA) — Title III + ADRC (Duval 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+, proof of Duval County residency, for home-delivered meals: documentation of homebound status — 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
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Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.