Athens Community Council on Aging

The Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA) provides a variety of services in Northeast Georgia focused on wellness, socialization, and support for older adults and their caregivers. Services include health and wellness programs like the Center for Active Living and Adult Day Health, support for caregivers through services like geriatric care management and support groups, and socialization opportunities like trips and classes. Athens Community Council on Aging Transportation program serves the needs of older commuters whose transportation needs are not met by traditional services. The service is an escort service. Transportation services are available for medical appointments, pharmacy visits, shopping, Adult Day Health services, community based programs, and other social service activities and essential community resources. Specialized transportation for those using wheelchairs are available. This program is for individuals 60 years or older. For those meeting the low income criteria there is no direct charge for the service, but we do encourage and accept donations. For individuals with incomes above the poverty threshold there is a fee of $10.00 per one way trip to offset the cost the vehicle operations. For more information please contact Family Services Navigator at the number provided.

Address: Bentley Adult Day Health, 135 Hoyt Street, Athens, GA 30601