Catawba County Council on Aging
400 17th Street SW
Hickory, NC 28602
828-328-2269
Email coa@charter.net

Provides information and referral, Senior Tar Heel card, social, physical and educational activities, health promotion activities, legal assistance, newsletter, income tax assistance, Senior's Health Insurance Information Program, File of Life Program.

 

Council for Prevention of Elder Abuse and Neglect
Catawba County DSS
PO Box 669
Newton, NC 28658
828-326-5642

Community awareness projects to inform the general public of elder abuse issues. Develops brochures and posters for circulation, makes public presentaitons, raises funds for Emergency Shelters to protect abused and neglected adults.

 

Senior Search
http://www.seniorssearch.com/
Search engine set up specifically for seniors to quickly locate
relevant information.

 

United Way of Catawba County
1375 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd., Suite 202
Hickory, NC 28602
828-327-6851

Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Improves quality of life in our community through private fundraising and the distribution of funds to recognized agencies. Offers information and referral service.

 

Western Piedmont Area Agency on Aging
736 4th St. SW, Hickory, NC 28602 (Location)
P.O. Box 9026, Hickory, NC 28603 (Mailing Address)
Phone:  (828) 322-9191 Fax:  (828) 322-5991

This agency was established to enhance the quality of life for older adults in this area by meeting their needs through a comprehensive and coordinated system of community based services, targeting diverse populations with unique needs. Their Resource Directory for Older Adults offers information on older adult services, housing opportunities, and national, state, and local resources. View the Resource Directory here.