SENIOR SERVICE DIRECTORY

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TARCOG PRESENTS

FORT PAYNE/DEKALB COUNTY

COUNCIL ON AGING

ENRICHING

THE LIVES OF

OLDER AMERICANS

SENIOR

SERVICE

ASSOCIATIONS/RESOURCES ………..…...3

COUNSELING………...3

DRUG REHABILITATION ………....4

EDUCATION……….5

EMERGENCY/PROTECTIVE SERVICES (POLICE)...………..6

EMERGENCY/PROTECTIVE SERVICES (FIRE)……….……..………..7

EMERGENCY/PROTECTIVE SERVICES (OFFICES)………….…..………..8

EMPLOYMENT ………..8

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE………9

FOOD PROGRAMS………...10

GARBAGE/TRASH/RECYCLING……….……….11

HEALTH CARE ………12

HOME HEALTH AGENCIES………..………12

HOME HEALTH EQUIPMENT………..13

HOSPICE ...………..13

HOUSING FOR SENIORS………13

HOUSING FOR SENIORS/ASSISTED LIVING………14

HEALTH INSURANCE...………...14 LEGAL SERVICES………15 LENDING SERVICES………15 MEDICATION ASSISTANCE.……….15 NURSING HOMES/REHABILITATION………16 RECREATION………17

SENIOR RESOURCE AGENCIES ………..17

SENIOR RESOURCE AGENCIES continued……….18

SUPPORT GROUPS………...19

TRANSPORTATION ……….20

VETERAN/MILITARY INFORMATION………...20

DEKALB COUNTY RESOURCE INFORMATION………..21

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Vision:

The Aging Population of DeKalb County has the quality resources, tools, and support

to better their lives and their aging process. Seniors here are as active, healthy, and

independent as they can be, with a good quality of life; they are treated with

compassion and respect.

Mission:

To serve as the DeKalb County body of community organizations, services, and

citizens committed to meeting challenges and supporting the opportunities associated

with aging.

For more information about the Council on Aging, please contact:

DeKalb County Council on Aging Fort Payne Senior Center

600 Tyler Avenue SE

Fort Payne, Alabama 35967

256-845-8590

Note:

The purpose of this directory is to provide DeKalb County Seniors with a

comprehensive listing of available services. Please express your appreciation to

DeKalb County Council on Aging and TARCOG AAA sponsors

whose generosity

made the printing of this directory and free distribution possible. This directory is not

intended as an endorsement; it has been compiled solely for your convenience to find

agency resources and services.

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600 Tyler Avenue SE Fort Payne, Alabama 35967

256-845-8590

PURPOSE: To enhance the life for all senior citizens of DeKalb County.

SERVICES: Seven Nutritional Centers,Senior Center facilities, Senior Health I Program (SHIP), Senior Rx Program, Medicaid Waiver for

homebound, Rural/Public Transportation, Legal Services. Programming ranges from informative to social recreation, exercise program and equipment.

ELIGIBILITY: 60 years old and over.

FEES: Contributions Encouraged. Charges for Special Classes.

SERVICE LOCATIONS

COLLINSVILLE 103 Truman Lane 256-524-2550

Collinsville, AL 35961

CROSSVILLE 94 Gaines Street 256-582-7562

Crossville, AL 35962

FORT PAYNE 600 Tyler Avenue SE 256-845-8590

Fort Payne, AL 35967

FYFFE 413 Graves Street 256-623-2148

Fyffe, AL 35971

GERALDINE 152 Old Mill Road 256-659-4068

Geraldine, AL 35974

IDER 1852 Dogwood Drive 256-632-3367

Ider, AL 35981

RAINSVILLE 115 Main Street W 256 638-4343

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DEKALB COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING

SERVICES OF THE

MEDICARE WAIVER (256)-845-8590

600 Tyler Avenue SE FAX: 256-845-8592

Fort Payne, AL 35967

NUTRITION CENTER (256) 845-8590

600 Tyler Avenue SE FAX: 256-845-8592

SENIOR RX

(256) 845-8590

600 Tyler Avenue SE FAX: 256-845-8592

STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISSTANCE PROGRAM (SHIP)

600 Tyler Avenue SE

(256) 845-8590

Fort Payne, AL 35967 FAX: 256-845-8592

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (256) 845-8593

600 Tyler Avenue SE FAX: 256-845-8592

LEGAL SERVICES (256) 716- 2456

TOP OF ALABAMA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (TARCOG) 115 Washington Street SE

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ASSOCIATIONS AND RESOURCES

TOP OF ALABAMA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT (TARCOG)

5075 Research Drive NW (256) 533-3330

Huntsville, AL 35805

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Fort Payne Public Library (256) 997-2720

504 Grand Avenue NW Fort Payne, AL 35967

DEKALB COUNTY CHARTER OF AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

1306 Fairway Road (256) 845-6832

DEKALB COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (256) 845-1931

309 Medical Center Drive Fort Payne, AL 35967

Women’s Infants and Children Nutrition Program (256) 845-1931

MEDICAID (256) 845-8636

DIABETES TEACHING/LEARNING CENTER

309 Medical Center Drive (256) 997-2158

Diabetic teaching for Type I and Type II Diabetes on an outpatient basis

COUNSELING

(HEALTH AND INSURANCE)

SENIOR RX

DeKalb County Council on Aging

(256) 845-8590 600 Tyler Avenue SE

TARCOG – Area Agency on Aging (256) 716-2456 5075 Research Drive NW

Huntsville, AL 35805

ALABAMA STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

(SHIP) (256)845-8590

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COUNSELING HEALTH AND INSURANCE continued

CED MENTAL HEALTH CENTER (256) 845-4571

CHEROKEE, ETOWAH, AND DEKALB COUNTIES

301 14TH Street NW Fort Payne, AL 35967

DEKALB COUNTY MENTAL RETARDATION BOARD

806 Grand Avenue S (256) 845-1097

Residential and Day Rehabilitation referrals made by Case Management

FAMILY FAITH CENTER (256) 997-9356

300 Gault Avenue S

24-hour Crisis Hotline: (256) 492-7800 CALL COLLECT

DRUG REHABILITATION

DEKALB COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE (256) 845-5924

509 Gault Avenue S Fort Payne, AL 35967

Education, prevention, information, support for the alcoholic, their families and employers along with referral for appropriate treatment.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

RAINSVILLE (256) 638-7303

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EDUCATION

ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND (256) 761-3344

205 East South Street P. O. Box 698

Talladega, Alabama 35160

ARC OF DEKALB COUNTY (256) 845-0165

201 Grand Avenue S Fort Payne, AL 35967

COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM – FORT PAYNE, ALABAMA

EKALB COUNTY P. O. Box 777 (256) 845-8575 FORT PAYNE CITY P. O. Box 681029 (256) 845-0915 DIABETES TEACHING/LEARNING CENTER (256) 997-2158

FORT PAYNE CAREER CENTER (256) 844-4709

North Alabama Skill Training Consortium

2100 Jordan Road SW Fort Payne, AL 35967

Satellite Office: 256-638-2239

NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (256) 638-6001

P. O. Box 159 FAX: (256) 638-4418

Rainsville, AL 35986

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH/WORK CENTER (256) 997-2460

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EMERGENCY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES

(POLICE)

COLLINSVILLE………..……….……..…...911 (256)-524-2136 CROSSVILLE…….………..……….…….911 (256)-528-7121 FORT PAYNE………...911 (256)-845-1414 FYFFE………..……911 (256)-623-2222 GERALDINE..………..…..……911 (256)-659-2122 HAMMONDVILLE………..…..911 (256)-635-6374 HENAGAR………...911 (256)-657-3231 IDER………..…911 (256)-657-5717 MENTONE………..…….911 (256)-634-3705 PINE RIDGE………...911 (256)-845-3801 POWELL………..911 (256)-638-4283 RAINSVILLE………..………911 (256)-638-2157 SYLVANIA………..…………911 (256)-638-2604 VALLEY HEAD………..911 (256)-635-6814 DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT………...…...911

SHERIFF – JIMMY HARRIS (256)-845-8563

ALABAMA STATE TROOPER’S OFFICE………...………….911 (256)-546-6385 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI)……….…………....911

205-547-0522

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EMERGENCY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES

(FIRE)

ADAMSVILLE………..…………..911 (256)-674-5238 COLLINSVILLE………..……….911 (256)-524-2121 CROSSVILLE…….………..……….911 (256)-528-7700 FORT PAYNE………...911 (256)-845-6250 FYFFE………911 (256)-623-2222 GERALDINE..………911 (256)-659-2122 HAMMONDVILLE………..911 (256)-635-6111 HENAGAR……….911 (256)-657-3221 IDER………911 (256)-657-4184 MENTONE……….911 (256)-634-3705 POWELL………..…..911 (256)-638-3344 RAINSVILLE……….……911 (256)-638-2161 SYLVANIA………..………911 (256)-638-2604 VALLEY HEAD………..911 (256)-635-6111 FAMILY VIOLENCE SHELTER………..………...(256)-543-3059

(This number does not have caller ID. Collect calls accepted)

POISON CONTROL………. 1-800-462-0800 or 800-292-6678 DEKALB COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD/AMBULANCE SERVICE…..……….……....911 Airport Road (256)-845-4027 IDER RESCUE SQUAD/AMBULACE SERVICE………(256)-597-2115 SAND MOUNTAIN RESCUE SQUAD/AMBULANCE SERVICE………(256)-597-2115

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EMERGENCY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES

(OFFICES)

AMERICAN RED CROSS – DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA CHAPTER

111 Grand Avenue S, Suite 103 ` (256) 845-0202

DEKALB AMBULANCE SERVICE (DAS)

911

208 Airport Road W ` (256) 845-4027

DEKALB AMBULANCE SERVICE (DAS)

911

111 Grand Avenue SW Suite 200 Fort Payne, AL 35967

DEKALB AMBULANCE REPORTING SERVICE

911

P. O. Box 145 (256) 659-8838

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (DHR) - DEKALB COUNTY

2301 Briarwood Avenue SW ` (256) 844-2700

P. O. Box 680049 Fort Payne, AL 35967

ADULT/CHILD ABUSE (weekdays) (256) 844-2700 (night and weekends call Sheriff’s Dept. (256) 845 3801 ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE (State DHR) 1-800-458-7214

EMPLOYMENT

TARCOG AREA AGENCY ON AGING

(256) 845-8590

600 Tyler Avenue SE Fort Payne, AL 35967

FORT PAYNE CAREER CENTER

(256) 844-4709

2100 Jordan Road SW Fort Payne, AL 35968

Satellite Office – Rainsville, Al 35986 (256) 638-2239

NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

(256) 638-4418

138 Old Highway 35 E Admissions ext. 2222

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

COMMUNITY ACTION OF NORTHEAST ALABAMA, INC.

CROSSVILLE OFFICE (256) 582-7002 70 Coker Drive Crossville, AL 35962 RAINSVILLE OFFICE (256) 638-4430

1481 McCurdy Avenue

Rainsville, AL 35986

FORT PAYNE OFFICE (256) 845-6702

1209 Forest Avenue NW Fort Payne, AL 35967

IDER OFFICE (256) 657-1135

11174 Alabama Hwy 75 Ider, AL 35981

DEKALB COUNTY LIONS CLUB

FORT PAYNE LIONS CLUB (256) 845-2444

Fort Payne, AL 35967

RAINSVILLE LIONS CLUB (256) 638-4004

486 Main Street Rainsville, AL 35986

SALVATION ARMY

(256) 997-0858

P. O. Box 318

SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE 1-800 521-0073

Albertville Office Centre, Federal Building 412 Martling Road 1st Wednesday of each month Albertville, AL 35951 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 (noon)

Gadsden Office – Main Office Oneonta, County Courthouse Basement 204 Enterprise Drive 2nd Tuesday of each month

Gadsden, AL 35901 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 (noon)

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FOOD PROGRAMS

DEKALB COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING

NUTRITION CENTERS:

COLLINSVILLE 103 Truman Lane (256)-524-2550

Collinsville, AL 35961

CROSSVILLE 94 Gaines Street (256)-582-7562

Crossville, AL 35962

FORT PAYNE 600 Tyler Avenue SE (256)-845-8590

FYFFE 413 Graves Street (256)-623-2148

Fyffe, AL 35971

GERALDINE 152 Old Mill Road (256)-659-4068

Geraldine, AL 35974

IDER 1852 Dogwood Drive (256)-632-3367

Ider, AL 35981

RAINSVILLE 115 Main Street W (256) 638-4343

Tom Bevill Enrichment Center Rainsville, AL 35986

BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES

(256) 997-0128

(Locations Vary)

CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER

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845-2546

2000 Watkins Avenue Fort Payne, AL 35967

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (DHR) - DEKALB COUNTY

2301 Briarwood Avenue SW ` (256) 844-2700

P. O. Box 680049 Fort Payne, AL 35967

FOOD STAMP OFFICE (256) 844-2741

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FOOD PANTRY

(256) 845-2015

106 Grand Avenue N Fort Payne, AL 35967

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FOOD PROGRAMS continued

RAINSVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH

(256) 845-7703

158 McCurdy Avenue S Rainsville, AL 35986

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH CLOTHES CLOSET

(256)

845-3112

1021 Grand Avenue N Fort Payne, AL 35967

UPPER SAND MOUNTAIN PARISH

(256) 638-2126

The United Methodist Church FAX: (256) 638-2125 P. O. Box 267

Sylvania, AL 35988

e-mail: [email protected]

GARBAGE/TRASH/RECYCLING

Collinsville

Utilities Office Main Street (256) 524-2188

Crossville

Water Board 14404 Alabama Hwy 68 (256) 528-7163

Fort Payne

Landfill 1004 Dewyer Avenue SW (256) 845-0758 Public Works Director 406 3rd Street NE (256)-845-6418 Recycling Center 406 Logan St SE (256) 845-6418 Sanitation Department 1004 Dewyer Avenue SW (256)-845-0758 Sewer Line Problems & Taps 406 3rd Street NE (256) 845-5720 Street Department 406 3rd Street NE (256) 845-5720 Waste Water Treatment Plant 2200 Industrial Blvd. SW (256) 845-4351 Water Department

Business Office 153 20th Street NE (256) 845-0449 Emergency after Hours (256) 845-7248 Water Plant 1101 67th Street NW (256) 845-4661

Powell

Sanitation Department (256) 638-4283 Waste Water Treatment Plant (256) 638-4283

Rainsville

Sanitation Department (256) 638-6331 Waste Water Treatment Plant (256) 638-8044

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HEALTH CARE

ALABAMA LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION

700 South 18th_{Street Suite 103} _{(205) 325-8516}

Birmingham, AL 35233

DEKALB INTERFAITH MEDICAL CENTER

(256) 845-7955

917 Godfrey Avenue SE Fort Payne, AL 35967

DEKALB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

(256) 845-3150

DEKALB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

(256) 997-2800

FITNESS FIRST CENTER

P. O. Box 680778

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL

(256) 845-8227

701 Gault Avenue Suite B Fort Payne, AL 35967

CARE LINE: 1-800-662-1002

HOME HEALTH AGENCIES

ALACARE HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE

(256) 638-7957

504 McCurdy Avenue S Rainsville, AL 35986

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH OF FORT PAYNE

(256) 844-8303

501 Greenhill Boulevard Fort Payne, AL 35967

DEKALB COUNTY HEALTH DEPT.

(256) 845-8606

HOME HEALTH DIVISION 1-800-723-9206

2401 Calvin Drive Fort Payne, AL 35967

DEKALB REGIONAL HOME HEALTH

(256) 845-3150

GENTIVA HOME HEALTHCARE

(256) 845-8994

1214 Forest Avenue NW Fort Payne, AL 35967

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HOME HEALTH EQUIPMENT

AND SUPPLIES

COMPLETE CARE

(256) 845-0883 503 Gault Avenue S 1-800-239-5097 Fort Payne, AL 35967

OXYMED LLC

(256) 638-7002 92 Main Street E 1-888-969-9633 Rainsville, AL 35986

SYLVANIA PHARMACY, INC.

(256) 638-6070

14 Industrial Lane Sylvania, AL

HOSPICE SERVICES

ABC HOSPICE INC.

(256) 638-3491

266 Industrial Drive 1-866-847-8660

ALACARE HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE

(256) 638-7957

504 McCurdy Avenue S Rainsville, AL 35986

HOUSING FOR SENIORS

DEER RIDGE APARTMENTS

(256) 844-9340

1200 Burt Hill SW Drive Fort Payne, AL 35968

DEKALB VILLA APARTMENTS

(256) 845-2505

240 55th Street NE Fort Payne, AL 35967

SPRING GROVE APARTMENTS

(256) 845-6875

203 13th Street NW Fort Payne, AL 35967

THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FORT PAYNE

203 13th Street NW (256) 845-0424

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HOUSING FOR SENIORS continued

TOP OF ALABAMA REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY

Collinsville (256) 524-2499

Fort Payne (256) 845-

Ider (256) 657-3852

Rainsville (256)638-3030

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT

(256)638-7423

200 Main Street E Suite 105 Rainsville, AL 35986

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

HOUSING FOR SENIORS

MORNING GLORY MEADOWS ASSISTED LIVING

(256) 623-2626

2055 Main Street Fyffe, AL 35971

ROSE MANOR OF GERALDINE

(256) 659-4040

202 County Road 526 Geraldine, AL

WHITE HOUSE ASSISTED LIVING

(256) 845-0211

P. O. Box 680707 Fort Payne, AL 35967

WILLS CREEK VILLAGE

(256) 845-3277

1050 Airport Road Fort Payne, AL 35968

HEALTH INSURANCE

ALABAMA STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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LEGAL SERVICES

TOP OF ALABAMA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

SENIOR ATTORNEY (256) 533-3330

115 Washington Street SE 1-800-243-5463

Huntsville, AL 35801-4883 FAX: (256) 830-0843

(for appointments or more information call DeKalb County Council on Aging (256) 845-8590)

LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION OF ALABAMA

(FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO POVERTY STRICKEN CLIENTS)

1911 Noble Street (256) 237-3615

Gadsden, AL 36201 1-866-456-4995

STATE PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICE

(256) 845-5717

211 South Gault Avenue P. O. Box 680333

LENDING SERVICES

(EQUIPMENT)

(256) 845-8590

600 Tyler Avenue SE

FAX:

(256) 845-8592

Fort Payne, AL 35967

CARE ASSURANCE FOR THE AGING AND HOMEBOUND

OF DEKALB COUNTY (CASA)

2000 Watkins Avenue

(256) 845-2049 Fort Payne, AL 35967

SALVATION ARMY

(256) 997-0858 P. O. Box 318 Fort Payne, AL 25967

MEDICATION ASSISTANCE

SENIOR RX

DeKalb County Council on Aging

(256) 845-8590 600 Tyler Avenue SE

TARCOG – Area Agency on Aging (256) 716-2456 5075 Research Drive NW

Huntsville, AL 35805

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NURSING HOMES AND REHABILITATION

COLLINSVILLE NURSING HOME

(256) 524-2117

685 North Valley Avenue U.S. Hwy 11 N Collinsville, AL 35961

CROSSVILLE HEALTH & REHABILITATION LLC

(256) 528-4039

8922 Alabama Hwy 227 Crossville, AL 35962

CROWNE HEALTH CARE OF FORT PAYNE

(256) 845-5990

403 North West 13th Street Fort Payne, AL 35967

MORNING GLORY MEADOWS ASSISTED LIVING

(256) 623-2626

2055 Main Street Fyffe, AL 35971

ROSE MANOR OF GERALDINE

(256) 659-4040

202 County Road 526 Geraldine, AL

WHITE HOUSE ASSISTED LIVING

(256) 845-0211

P. O. Box 680707 Fort Payne, AL 35967

WILLS CREEK VILLAGE

(256) 845-3277

1050 Airport Road Fort Payne, AL 35968

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RECREATION

(256) 845-8590

600 Tyler Avenue SE

FAX:

(256) 845-8592

Fort Payne, AL 35967

SENIOR CIRCLE

(256) 997-2127

DeKalb Regional Medical Center (256) 997-2163 200 Medical Center Drive

WILLS VALLEY RECREATION CENTER

(256) 844-6517

4220 Godfrey Avenue NE Fort Payne, AL 35967

SENIOR RESOURCE AGENCIES

(256) 845-8590

600 Tyler Avenue SE

FAX:

(256) 845-8592

Fort Payne, AL 35967

ALABAMA HEAD INJURY FOUNDATION

(256) 413-8373

1049 Lackey Rd 1.800.433.8002 (in state only)

Gadsden, AL 35907

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

200 Grand Avenue SW

(256) 845-8572

P. O. Box 680373 FAX: (256) 845-8582

e-mail: [email protected]

CARE ASSURANCE FOR THE AGING AND HOMEBOUND

OF DEKALB COUNTY (CASA)

2000 Watkins Avenue

(256) 845-2049

DEKALB COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Fort Payne

(256) 845-2741

Rainsville (256) 638-7800

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SENIOR RESOURCE AGENCIES continued

DEKALB COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE

(256) 845-8595

500 Grand Avenue SW, Suite 300 FAX: (256) 845-8596

www.aces.edu/DeKalb/

DEKALB COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCE COUNCIL

2901-B Browder Road (256) 492-7800

DEKALB COUNTY LIBRARIES

Collinsville Public Library (256) 524-2323

Crossville Library (256) 528-2628

DeKalb County Public Library (256) 845-2671 Geraldine Public Library (256) 659-6663

Ider Public Library (256) 657-2170

Rainsville Public Library (256) 638-3311

DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOLS COLISEUM

(256) 638-1981

1504 Main Street E Alabama Hwy 35 Rainsville, AL 35986

DEKALB COUNTY TOURIST ASSOCIATION

(256) 845-3957

1530 Glenn Boulevard SW P. O. Box 681165

e-mail: www.hsv.Tis.Net/~DEKBTOUR

FORT PAYNE KIWANIS CLUB

(256) 845-2065

P. O. Box 680303 (256) 845-4850

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SENIOR RESOURCE AGENCIES

SUPPORT GROUPS

TOP OF ALABAMA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT

(TARCOG)

(256) 533-3330 5075 Research Drive NW Huntsville, AL 35805

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

RAINSVILLE (256) 638-7303 SYLVANIA (256) 638-7308

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

(256) 997-2720

Mid South Chapter - Fort Payne Public Library

(800) 272-3900

504 Grand Avenue NW Also (256)880-1575

DEKALB COUNTY CHARTER OF AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

1306 Fairway Road (256) 845-6832

DEKALB COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (256) 845-1931

Women’s Infants and Children Nutrition Program (256) 845-1931

MEDICAID (256) 845-8636

DIABETES TEACHING/LEARNING CENTER

309 Medical Center Drive (256) 997-2158

SOUTHERN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (256) 845-8227

701 Gault N Ave Fort Payne, AL 35967

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TRANSPORTATION

DEKALB COUNTY RURAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

(256) 845-8593

600 Tyler Avenue SE FAX: (256)-845-8592

CASA

(256) 845-2049

(Care Assurance System for the Aging & Homebound)

2000 Watkins Avenue Fort Payne, AL 35967

VETERANS/MILITARY INFORMATION

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

200 Grand Avenue SW (256) 845-8572

P. O. Box 680373 FAX: (256) 845-8582

e-mail: [email protected]

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW) POST 3128

(256) 845-5466

151 18th NE St PO Box 680776 Fort Payne, AL 35967

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DeKalb County Resource Information Updated September 2012

1. Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind (256) 761-3344

2. Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (256) 845-8572

3. Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind (256) 761-3344 4. Alabama Lions Sight Conservation Association (205) 325-8516

5. American Cancer Society (256) 845-6832

6. Care Assurance for the Aging and Homebound (CASA) (256) 845-2049 7. Chamber of Commerce

• Fort Payne (256) 845-2741

• Rainsville (256) 638-7800

8. Christian Care Center (256) 845-2546

9. Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama

• (Rainsville) (256) 638-4430

• Fort Payne – Main Office (256) 845-6702

Assistance with Electricity/Propane Gas, Food Pantry

• Ider (256) 657-1135

• Crossville (256) 528-7002

10. DeKalb Chapter of American Red Cross (256) 845-0202

Service to Military Families, Disaster, First Aid, Blood Program Food Pantry, Clothes Closet, Transportation, Telephone reassurance

11. DeKalb County Health Department (256) 845-1931

12. DeKalb County Commission Office (256) 845-8500

13. DeKalb County Council on Aging (256) 845-8590

Senior Clubs: Socialization, music, games, education, hot meal

• Collinsville (256) 524-2550 • Crossville (256) 528-7562 • Geraldine (256) 659-4068 • Fort Payne (256) 845-8590 • Ider (256) 632-3367 • Rainsville (256) 638-4343 • Fyffe (256) 623-2148

14. DeKalb County Rural Transportation (256) 845-8593

15. DeKalb Lions Club (256) 638-4004

Provide eye care for medically indigent Alabama residents with eye defects and disease

16. DeKalb Regional Medical Center (256) 845-3150

17. Department of Human Resources (Elder Abuse & Food Stamps) (256) 844-2700

18. Diabetes Teaching and Learning Center (256) 997-2158

19. Interfaith Medical Clinic (256) 845-7955

20. Legal Services Corporation of Alabama Anniston (256) 237-3615

General: TOLL FREE: 1-866-456-4995 21. Nursing Homes of DeKalb County

• Collinsville (256) 524-2117

• Crossville (256) 528-7844

• Crowne Health Care/Fort Payne (256) 845-5990

Provide medical care and counseling at no cost to those who qualify

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DeKalb County Resource Information

Updated July 2012

22. Salvation Army (256) 997-0858

Emergency disaster service and financial assistance for crisis

23. Social Security Office 1-800-772-1213

24. Top of Alabama Regional Council of Government (TARCOG) 1-800-243-5463 To plan, advocate and coordinate existing services and stimulate new services for seniors

25. Top of Alabama Regional Housing Authority/DeKalb County (256) 593-9164

Low rent housing for seniors and subsidized rent

26.. United Givers Fund (256) 845-4006

To support service organizations which provide health and human welfare to DeKalb County

27. Upper Sand Mountain Parish (256) 638-2126

Emergency family care service-food, clothing, shelter, medical and utilities

For any resource information not listed on this page you may call DeKalb County Council on Aging at (256)-845-8590 or 2-1-1 (Connects-First Call for Help for DeKalb and Marshall Counties.)

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