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Area Agency on Aging Services
Description: AAA is the only state agency solely responsible for serving Texans 60 and older, With a single toll-free phone call to you can connect with the nearest affiliated Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). Knowledgeable staff will then help you obtain the assistance you need from the Aging Network or from other public and private organizations. Application for services should be made through the local Area Agency on Aging serving your location. Here are just a few examples of how your area agency on aging can help:
- Nutrition — Home-delivered meals, congregate meals, and nutritional counseling.
- In-Home Assistance — Support for homebound elderly who want to be as independent as possible, including housekeeping, domestic chores, personal care, and visitation.
- Transportation — Rides to essential destinations such as nutrition sites, senior centers, doctors' appointments, and grocery shopping.
- Senior Centers — Places to go for nutrition services, employment services, and health screening, as well as a venue for social interaction and recreation.
- Information, Referral, and Assistance — Help getting information about federal, state, or local services. Information and assistance is available in all 28 of DADS AAA service areas.
- Benefits Counseling/Legal Assistance — Help provided by trained benefits counselors on public and private benefits. Referrals to other sources of advice on legal matters.
- Care Coordination — Arrangement and coordination of services for older people in the most efficient, economical way.
- Nursing Home Ombudsmen — Trained and certified volunteer advocates, supervised by professionals, who visit nursing facilities and work with the residents, families, and facility employees to achieve the best possible care and quality of life.
- Volunteer Services/Opportunities — Programs administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service. These include the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) program, Senior Companion Program, and Foster Grandparent Program, all of which allow seniors to volunteer in their communities.
- Health Maintenance — Coordination or provision of health services including, but not limited to, health screening, oral health, and optical services, as well as help with the proper use or prescription drugs.
- Other Assistance — Services such as home repair/modification, adult day care, emergency response systems, respite services, and escort service. Availability varies.
Contact:
www.lrgvdc.org
aging@lrgdc.org
www.dads.state.tx.us/services/dads_help/aaa/index.html
(800)252-9240 State Office
(800)365-6131 Toll-free RGV Area
(956)412-0985 Harlingen Office
(956)682-3481 McAllen Office
(800)735-2989 TTY
Advocacy, Incorporated
Description: Advocate for the legal rights of persons with disabilities, persons with mental illness, and persons who are clients in the state vocational rehabilitation system. Individual, specific legal representation and education and training regarding advocacy activities. Disability-related issues, including access and discrimination.
Contact:
www.advocacyinc.org
(956)630-3013 Voice/TDD
(800)880-8401 Toll Free Voice/TDD
200 South 10th Street, Suite 405
McAllen, TX 78501
Advocacy Resource Center for Housing (ARCH)
(Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, Incorporated)
Description: Mediation between renters and landlords (referrals are sent to Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid); Information on landlord/tenant law; Assistance with rent and/or security deposit.
Contact:
(956)393-6262 Main
(956)393-6260 Alternate
314 South Closner Boulevard -
Edinburg, TX 78539
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, Incorporated – Hidalgo County
Description: Legal assistance on civil matters, i.e. divorces, adoptions, guardianships, warranty deeds, civil rights violations, handicapped and mental health, landlord/tenant issues and Education Administrative representation for eligible economically disadvantaged rural residents. TRGLA refers cases to the Hidalgo County Pro Bono and to the Cameron County Pro Bono for legal assistance.
Contact:
www.trla.org
(956)393-6200 Main
(800)369-0437 Toll-free
(888)988-9996 Toll-free
316 South Closner
Edinburg, TX 78539
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, Incorporated – Cameron & Willacy Counties
Description: Legal assistance on civil matters, i.e. divorces, adoptions, guardianships, warranty deeds, civil rights violations, handicapped and mental health, landlord/tenant issues and Education Administrative representation for eligible economically disadvantaged rural residents. TRLGA refers cases to the Hidalgo County Pro Bono and to the Cameron County Pro Bono for legal assistance.
Contact:
www.trla.org
(956)423-3111 Main
(800)369-2651 Toll-free
(888)988-9996 Toll-free
308 East Harrison,
Harlingen, TX 78550
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, Incorporated – Weslaco Office
Description: Assistance with farm worker and labor issues;
Contact:
www.trla.org
(956)447-4800
(800)369-0574 Toll-free
(888)988-9996 Toll-free
300 South Texas
Weslaco, TX 78596
Valley Association for Independent Living - McAllen
Description: Services for individuals with disabilities, including deaf services and sign language/interpreting. Home by Choice relocation services and assistance in moving from nursing home to the community. Social Security Benefits counseling. DADS Community Care Program (nursing, case management, prescriptions, medical equipment, home modifications, etc.)
Contact:
www.valleyassociation.org
(956)668-8245
3012 North McColl Rd.
McAllen, TX 78501
Valley Association for Independent Living - Harlingen
Description: Services for individuals with disabilities, including deaf services and sign language/interpreting. Home by Choice relocation services and assistance in moving from nursing home to the community. Social Security Benefits counseling. DADS Community Care Program (nursing, case management, prescriptions, medical equipment, home modifications, etc.)
Contact:
www.valleyassociation.org
(956)428-1126
1824 West Jefferson, Suite B
Harlingen, TX 78550
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