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Ark-Tex Area Agency on Aging
 
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:
 
   Contact this group by calling for an appointment. 800-372-4464
 
Location: 122 Plaza West Texarkana, TX 75505
 
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   Contact this group by telephone at 800-372-4464 or 903-832-8636
 
 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
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
 
 
Who We Serve
See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve.
 
Area(s) Served:  Bowie, Cass, Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Morris, Red River, Titus
Languages Spoken  Spanish
Interpreters can be provided for: We can use Language Line for in-housee interviews as well as for telephone communications.
Wheelchair Accessible Y
Access for the deaf: TTY/TDD: 903-832-5351
 
Other Requirements: For help, you must be:
  Over 60
  Medicare beneficiaries of any age are eligible.
 
Donations to expand services only.
 
 
Type of Help
This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
 
  Brief Advice
  Other- Advocacy, ombudsmanship, many other services available.

(Get more information about types of services.)
 
 
General contact information:
Telephone:903-832-8636, 800-372-4464
Fax:903-832-3441
Email:jmattson@atcog.org
Website:http://www.atcog.org/Area_Agency_on_Aging.htm
 
Last Updated: 07/08/04
 
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