Area Agency on Aging

(509) 634-2826 | (509) 634-2793 fax
Open 7:00 am to 5:30 pm Mon.-Thurs.

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Area Agency on Aging serves all of the senior population ​55 years of age and older on the Colville Indian Reservation. 

The Area Agency on Aging building is located on Lakes St. across the street from the IHS clinic in Nespelem.

The mission of the Area Agency on Aging program is to provide quality and high caliber supportive and nutritional services for senior participants, to promote a healthier lifestyle and increased socialization. 

We offer:

  • Nutrition

  • Access Services

  • Information and Resource Services

  • Legal Services

  • Senior Employment Training

  • Family Caregiver Support

  • Kinship Caregiver Support

  • Senior Farmers Market Nutrition

  • SHIBA Helpline

  • Case Management

CONTACT

Joel Boyd, Area Agency on Aging Program Director
(509) 634-2759
​joel.boyd.aaa@colvilletribes.com

Tanaya Dick
Office Assistant Sr., (509) 634-2826
Angie Herman
Office Assistant Sr., (509) 634-2758
Anna Vargas
Services Coordinator, (509) 634-2754
Lisa Adolph
Case Manager Sr., (509) 634-2757
Jossie Dick
Case Manager, (509) 634-2831
Lucille Pakootas
Case Tech., (509) 634-2761
Clara Carson
Nurse/Case Manager, (509) 634-2649

FORMS

  • ​Fillable Senior Intake Form (PDF) - download & complete on your computer, save and then submit by fax or email

  • Printable Senior Intake Form (PDF) - print, complete with black or blue ink, ​fax or drop off at AAoA

How do I qualify?

A client intake form needs to be filled out and is available at each of the senior meal sites or at the top of this page. If you are unable to do so, contact one of the Elder Assistants listed on the form and they will make an appointment to do an assessment for services at your home or at the senior meal site.

Services are available to Colville Tribal members and Non-Colville Tribal members who are living on the Colville reservation.

AAoA serves those in the greatest social and economic need, with special emphasis placed on low-income elders.

  • Anyone with a disability aged 18 or older may receive assistance with transportation and nutrition services.

  • Kinship Caregiver Support service assists individuals who are raising a grandchild or relative's child(ren).

  • Seniors Farmers Market provides seniors with fruits, vegetables, and herbs from local produce vendors.