Resources
Welcome & Invitation to Contact
The Northeast Georgia Regional Commission was designated by the Department of Human Services as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for the Northeast Georgia Region in 1974 to address the needs and concerns of older individuals and their caregivers in the twelve county planning and service area.
The Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging provides information on and access to home and community based services for elderly and/or disabled persons, their families, and caregivers.
The AAA provides a variety of services and support to allow individuals the opportunity to maintain their activity, independence, and dignity in their homes and in the community.
Referral Form
Phone Number:
706.583.2546 or 1.800.474.7540
If you would like for one of our AIRS certified personnel to contact you to discuss your individual questions and needs, please complete the form below.
If you are making a referral on somone else's behalf, please provide your contact information and reason for referral in the message box.
Get Connected
Check here to find out about upcoming aging meetings in Northeast Georgia.
Next Quarterly Meeting
February dates of interest:
Senior Week at the Georgia Capitol February 21st-23rd
Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the Georgia Capitol February 13th
Disabilities Day at the Georgia Capitol February 16th
American Heart Month
National Cancer Prevention Month
National Senior Independence Month
Wise Health Consumer Month
Living Well Workshops
The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)as known as Living Well is a free six week program that helps people in small workshops learn how to cope with ongoing health conditions such as arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, fibromyalgia, anxiety and depression.
To more information, contact Katie Porter at 706-688-9406 or 706-542-4838
Georgia Family Support Program
The Georgia Family Support Program is a free program that provides support and counseling for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS NOW APPROVED TO WORK WITH ADULT CHILDREN CAREGIVERS WHO LIVE IN THE HOME WITH THE PERSON WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR OTHER FORMS OF DEMENTIA.
The program includes a six counseling sessions ; two individual sessions and four family sessions.
For more information on the Georgia Family Support Program contact Leslie Sessley at 770-355-3075 or lesessley@yahoo.com.