The Harris County Area Agency on Aging (HCAAA) is part of a nationwide network of agencies coordinating supportive services for adults 60 years or older, as well as their caregivers. HCAAA is committed to continuing to serve the needs of older adults in Harris County through the COVID-19 crisis.
Our home-delivered meal program has expanded to provide food through our traditional program or through our partnership with the Houston Food Bank to seniors that are choosing to stay healthy at home. We are providing masks upon request as long as supplies are available. In addition to our traditional transportation support for seniors, we are offering transportation services to City of Houston COVID testing sites.
Also, HCAAA will provide temporary utility and rental assistance to older adults economically impacted by COVID-19. Our call center remains fully staffed to provide information, referrals and assistance; and our benefits counselors remain ready to assist with any questions you may have regarding Medicare and other benefits. We also continue to provide assistance in getting prescription medication, nutritional supplements and incontinent supplies.
We are working to assist seniors with many other basic need services during this unprecedented time. We are available if seniors are feeling alone, lonely or isolated to talk and connect them with resources that can help them remain safe, well and healthy!
If you are 60 or older, live in Harris County and in need of food or other services that we offer, call 832-393-4301.
**** If you have any questions related to COVID-19, contact the Houston Health Department’s COVID-19 call center at 832-393-4220 or visit HoustonEmergency.org/COVID-19.
If you have further questions I have included Paula Johnson on the email if you have further questions. Also see her direct contact information before.
From: Johnson, Paula - HHD
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2020 6:00 PM
Please see the attached document for community distribution. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Paula D. Johnson
Bureau Chief, Harris County Area Agency on Aging
8000 N. Stadium, 3rd Floor
Houston, TX 77054
832-393-4619
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