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| Ark-Tex Area Agency on Aging |
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| Who We Are |
Provides persons age 60 and over with abuse/neglect referral, legal awareness education, health care information, long-term care insurance information, public benefits counseling/information, ombudsman services. Also provides assistance with filling out forms, individual advocacy, individualized advice, public interest advocacy, self-help materials and referrals to other agencies.
Mission Statement: To perform as a viable advocate and leader in the communities we serve in providing a comprhensive, coordinated continuum and access of services and assistance to the older population to live dignified, independent and productive lives in a safe environment. To enhance community and regional awareness of available services and to develop and promote a collaborative referral sysytem with other area human services agencies to ensure quality and thorough assistance to our populace. |
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| How to Get Help |
| Choose ONE of the following ways to get help: |
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Contact this group by calling for an appointment. 800-372-4464
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| Location: |
122 Plaza West
Texarkana, TX 75505 |
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Contact this group by telephone at 800-372-4464 or 903-832-8636 |
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| | Monday: | | 8:00 am-noon, 1- 5pm, 24 hour voicemail available |
| | Tuesday: | | 8:00 am-noon, 1- 5pm, 24 hour voicemail available |
| | Wednesday: | | 8:00 am-noon, 1- 5pm, 24 hour voicemail available |
| | Thursday: | | 8:00 am-noon, 1- 5pm, 24 hour voicemail available |
| | Friday: | | 8:00 am-noon, 1- 5pm, 24 hour voicemail available |
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| This group does not provide legal representation in court. |
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| Who We Serve |
| See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve. |
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| Area(s) Served:
Bowie, Cass, Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Morris, Red River, Titus
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Languages Spoken Spanish
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Interpreters can be provided for: We can use Language Line for in-housee interviews as well as for telephone communications.
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Wheelchair Accessible Y
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Access for the deaf: TTY/TDD: 903-832-5351
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Other Requirements: For help, you must be:
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Over 60
Medicare beneficiaries of any age are eligible.
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| Donations to expand services only. |
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| Type of Help |
| This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources: |
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Brief Advice
Other- Advocacy, ombudsmanship, many other services available.
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(Get more information about
types of services.)
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General contact information:
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