Area Agency on Aging- 208-522-5370, ext. 205 https://www.eicap.org/our-programs/senior-programs-area-vi-agency-on-aging. Home Delivered Meals, Respite Care, Homemaker Care, Adult Protective Services, Caregiver support, In Home Services, Legal Services, Medicaid Fraud Prevention, Long Term Care Ombudsman
AssistedLiving.org offers a number of resources for finding, evaluating and paying for assisted living arrangements in Idaho. There are self-guided questionnaires that will help you determine what option is right for you.
Community Resource Center of Teton Valley- 208-354-0870, www.crctv.org. Assistance with housing, clothing, referrals, food.
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership – 208-522-5391, www.eicap.org. Housing, Energy Assistance, Food, Home weatherization
Family Safety Network – 208-354-8057 familysafetynetwork.info. Assists with needs regarding domestic and sexual violence.If you need to speak to someone immediately, please call the 24/7 Hotline 208.354.SAFE (7233)
Health, Exercise, Fitness
How Older Adults Can Get Started with Exercise, National Institute on Aging.
Senior Housing Information- 1-800-304-7152
SHIBA, Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance – 1-800-247-4422 https://doi.idaho.gov/shiba/. Free, unbiased assistance with Medicare
Teton Valley Food Pantry – 208-354-1658. tvfoodpantry.com. Provides a temporary, emergency source of food to residents in need.
Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition. tetonvalleymentalhealth.com. Promotes mental wellness through education, community action and the coordination of resources. Assistance coordination free/reduced therapy services.
Teton Valley Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (TVVITA) https://tetonseniors.org/vita. Tax preparation by IRS-certified volunteers. State and Federal returns. Open February 1 – April 5 each year. Contact Ken Kirkpatrick, 765-720-7779 or kenk@tetonvalleyvita.org.
Valley of the Tetons Library- Victor Library- 208-787-2201, Driggs Library – 208-354-5522. https://valleyofthetetonslibrary.org/. Books, assistance with technology, ebooks, events.