General Information

Introduction

White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is a private nonprofit corporation. It is governed by a thirteen member board of directors, composed of area business people, elected public officials, professionals, and persons over age 60. In addition, an Advisory Council, made up of aging program participants and local citizens, offers advice to the White River AAA staff regarding needed services. The service area includes ten (10) counties in North Central Arkansas including Cleburne, Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Sharp, Stone, Van Buren, White, and Woodruff Counties. See Map.

Mission Statement   It is the mission of the White River Area Agency on Aging to develop and coordinate a system of services designed to improve and enhance the quality of life of older persons by assisting them in living, with dignity, in the least restrictive environment.

WRAAA coordinates local efforts to distribute fans to seniors during periods of excessive heat.

Eligibility For Services

Most of the services provided by WRAAA are available to persons 60 years of age or older. Some have financial eligibility requirements and, in addition, may also have other requirements such as being homebound. Services on a private pay basis are available to those wishing to pay for their services.

Information and Assistance

For further information about these or other aging programs, contact the White River Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-382-3205 or 870-612-3000. TDD users can contact the agency by calling either number.
You may also request additional information through our Information Request Form.

This agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion or handicap in access to its services or employment. This agency is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.