Mission:
...to plan,
coordinate and direct a full range of services
and opportunities to help older persons live
healthy, dignified and independent lives in West
Central Texas.
Eligibility:
Priority is given to people with the greatest social and
economic need, with particular attention to low income
individuals and older individuals providing care and
support to persons with mental retardation and related
developmental disabilities. The Caregiver Support
program targets people of any age who are caring for
someone age 60 plus; or people over age 60 raising their
grandchildren or other relatives under age 18.
Call:
1-800-928-2262 (1-800-WCT-AAoA)
3702
Loop 322, Abilene, TX 79602
Voice:
(325) 793-8417
Fax: (325) 675-5214
The West Central Texas Area Agency on Aging
(WCTAAA) serves the
counties of Brown, Callahan, Coleman, Comanche,
Eastland, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Kent, Knox, Mitchell,
Nolan, Runnels, Scurry, Shackelford, Stephens,
Stonewall, Taylor and Throckmorton (determined by your
residence address).
WCTAAA receives
Federal funds from the United States Administration on
Aging through the Older Americans Act and the United
States Department of Agriculture and State General
Revenue funds through the Texas Department of Aging and 2
Disability Services, and local funds. Services are
provided free of charge, while optional donations are
accepted.
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