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Area Agencies on Aging
Area Agencies on Aging in Washington
The Home and Community Living Administration in the Washington Department of Social and Health Services oversees long-term services and supports for older adults and people with disabilities.
It is the successor to the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration, which was merged in May 2025. Its Area Agencies on Aging page links to a directory of local agencies.
How to apply in Washington
- In person
- The Area Agencies on Aging Contractors page links to a Directory of AAAs file.
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
Apply on the official siteGood to know
- The department's site lists Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs).
- The national Eldercare Locator, 1-800-677-1116, can also help you find local aging services.
Sources: Washington Department of Social and Health Services (source 1), Administration for Community Living (source 3)
Free help
Free help with this in Washington
Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA)
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
More help in Washington
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
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- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
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- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Home and Community Living Administration (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Area Agencies on Aging Contractors (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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