Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)
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Area Agencies on Aging
Area Agencies on Aging in Texas
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission runs aging services for people 60 and older and their caregivers.
It also offers long-term care help for personal care, medical needs, transportation and caregiver support. Call 855-YES-ADRC (1-855-937-2372) for the Aging and Disability Resource Center, or 1-800-252-9240 for Area Agency on Aging and Medicare services.
How to apply in Texas
- By phone
- 1-855-937-2372
- In person
- Use the Search for Services page on the state's resources website to find an Area Agency on Aging near you.
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
Apply on the official siteGood to know
- Texas's resource center line is branded 855-YES-ADRC. Call 1-800-252-9240 for Area Agency on Aging and Medicare services.
- The national Eldercare Locator, 1-800-677-1116, can also help you find local aging services.
Sources: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (source 1), Administration for Community Living (source 2)
Free help
Free help with this in Texas
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
More help in Texas
Area Agencies on Aging in another state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Aging Services (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Administration for Community Living, State Units on Aging (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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