How to apply for Area Agency on Aging of East Texas (ETCOG AAA) — Title III + ADRC (Wood County)
East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) — Area Agency on Aging serves a 14-county East Texas region (Anderson, Camp, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Marion, Panola, Rains, Rusk, Smith, Upshur, Van Zandt, Wood)
Who it's for
ETCOG AAA serves Wood County seniors age 60+ and their caregivers. Services include Information and Referral, Benefits Counseling (HICAP/SHIP Medicare), Case Management, Health Education, Senior Nutrition Programs (Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals), Housing Repair, Caregiver Support, and Ombudsman Advocacy. Home-delivered meals are for people 60 or older who are homebound due to illness or disability. Apply by calling 1-800-442-8845 or visiting easttexasaaa.org. Office: 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore TX 75662.
Wood County is one of 14 East Texas counties in ETCOG'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 Wood County residency
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-800-442-8845
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging of East Texas (ETCOG AAA) — Title III + ADRC (Wood 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 Wood 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.