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.
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 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
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging of Deep East Texas (DETCOG AAA) — Title III + ADRC (Polk 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 Polk 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.