Eastern Carolina Council of Governments - Region P

Area Agency on Aging

233 Middle Street, P.O. Box 1717
New Bern, NC 28563

Phone 252-638-3185     Fax 252-638-3187 

 

The Eastern Carolina Council Area Agency on Aging (ECCAAA)  serves: Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow, Pamlico, and Wayne Counties.

The  ECCAAA  empowers older adults through education and advocacy.

Local Help for Individuals:

·        Family Caregiver Support Program: Provides counseling, problem solving, access to resources, information and case assistance, and respite care; as well as assistance to the family caregiver to provide the best possible care while maintaining their own health and well being.

·        Ombudsman Program: Advocates for resident’s rights in nursing homes, adult care facilities, and group homes.  Investigates complaints and assists families resolve concerns relating to long term care.  Telephone 1-800-824-4648

·        Information and Referral: Provides information on resources and services available including those not-for-profit as well as for profit.

·    Regional Aging Advisory Committee (RAAC) , the Senior Tar Heel Legislators (STHL), and Nursing Home/Adult Care advisory Committee: Provide an avenue for consumer rights and advocates programs/services that affect older adults.
    
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                                                                                                                                         10/2008