Tallapoosa County Resources
Look below for aging and disability resources in Tallapoosa County. Click on the blue links for more information.
- AIDB (Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind): AIDB has a strong commitment to helping all Alabamians with sensory impairments regardless of age. Contact them for more information at (256)761-3740.
- Benefits Counseling: Contact our Agency to find out if any Aging and Disability Resources in our area could benefit you. Below is a list of some of the programs. Contact us at 1-800-AGE-LINE (1-800-243-5463), info@EastAlabamaAging.org, or click on resources below for more information.
- Assistance Transitioning from a Long-Term Care Facility to a Home or Community Based Setting
- Caregiver Assistance Program
- Food Assistance
- Long-Term Care Services in Home and Community Based Settings
- Senior Medicare Patrol: This program helps Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education.
- Assistance Transitioning from a Long-Term Care Facility to a Home or Community Based Setting
- Elder Abuse
- Exercise Opportunities
- EAC Senior Activity Centers (coming soon)
- Masters Games of Alabama: This is competition for Alabama residents age 50 and older. Competition is divided into Male and Female divisions in 9 age groups. Events include a 5K Run/Walk, Basketball Free Throw, Billiards, Bowling, Checkers, Domino Doubles, Domino Singles, Golf Singles, Golf Doubles, Horseshoes (30' male or female, 40' male), Nerf Throw, Frisbee Throw, Rook, Shuffleboard, Softball Throw, Table Tennis, and 9 Swimming Events. Click here for more information.
- FREE Legal Services for Low-income Alabama Residents
- Age 60 and older: Call 1-800-243-5463 or email info@EastAlabamaAging.org.
- Under Age 60: Call 1-866-456-4995.
- FREE Tax Aid: www.EastAlabamaAging.org/free-tax-aid/
- Prescription Assistance
- Senior Activity Centers
- State Health Insurance Counseling (SHIP): SHIP provides free, unbiased health insurance counseling for people with Medicare. For assistance or more information, contact AIDB at 1-800-361-1636 or 256-761-3575.
- Transportation Services
More details about some of the above programs can be found in the below section.
- Food Assistance (Call 1-800-AGE-LINE or 1-800-243-5463)
- EAC Senior Centers Meals (in the center and delivered to eligible Homebound)
- Farmers Market Coupons: The goal of this program is to provide fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs from Alabama Farmers Market Authority eligible farmers markets and roadside stands to low-income seniors and nutritionally at risk women and children. Go to this website for more information or to apply: http://www.fma.alabama.gov/VoucherPrograms.aspx.
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program): This Food Assistance Program's purpose is to end hunger and improve nutrition by providing monthly benefits to eligible low income households to help them buy the food they need for good health.
- Prescription Assistance:
- Prescription Assistance through SenioRx: This program provides assistance with Medications, Liquid Supplements, and Diabetic Supplies approved by the physician. For assistance or more information, contact AIDB at 1-800-361-1636 or 256-761-3575.
- FREE Prescription Savings Card from United Way - call 1-866-810-3784.
- FREE Discount Prescription Card - call 1-800-931-8872 or go to www.coast2coastrx.com
- Senior Activity Centers: These centers provide activities, fun, fellowship, volunteer opportunities, and access to health and nutritional information. For those that qualify, there are a limited number of lunches at the center and delivered to homebound clients.
- Alexander City - Alexander City Nurtition Center (256-234-4074)
82 Court Square, Alexander City, AL 35011 - Camp Hill - Camp Hill Senior Center (256-896-2943)
125 Henderson Drive, Camp Hill, AL 36850 - Dadeville - Dadeville Senior Center (256-825-7455)
116 Kids Court, Dadeville, AL 36853 - Wall Street - Golden Horizons Center (334-283-8187)
415 Wall Street, Tallassee, AL 36078
- Alexander City - Alexander City Nurtition Center (256-234-4074)
- Transportation Services
- Medicaid Recipients: The Alabama Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation (NET) Program helps eligible recipients pay for rides to dental and doctor offices, hospitals, and other medical facilities when the service is also covered by Medicaid. Recipients with special ride needs for dialysis, radiation, or other treatments should contact the NET program at (334) 502-5468.
