In Tucson, Pima Council on Aging (PCOA) is the Area Agency on Aging and a first information stop for older adults and caregivers. Its 520-790-7262 helpline helps sort questions about meals, Medicare, transportation, home repair, long-term care, and family support. PCOA provides some services directly and refers others to partner organizations, so a call identifies the right program but does not automatically confirm a place.
Community meals offer a way to keep a regular routine outside the home: PCOA coordinates six sites in Tucson and Green Valley for adults age 60 and older and their spouses. Registration and reservations are required; the published suggested contribution is $2 to $3. Each center has its own schedule. For home-delivered food or help with bathing, cooking, and household upkeep, PCOA conducts an assessment and warns that some services have waiting lists. The profile lists the office and meal sites with route links.
Pima County also maintains a directory of services and partners for nutrition, housing, health, home repair, and essential transportation. The county explains that Sun Tran and Sun Shuttle operate regional public transit; the county office does not run those services. Dial-a-ride and ADA transportation have different providers and eligibility rules depending on the area. The county profile explains how to use the directory and where to confirm each service.
Interfaith Community Services (ICS) adds meals, food boxes, and volunteer transportation. Mobile Meals delivers fresh food weekly in Northwest Tucson, Oro Valley, and Marana; a second meal may be available, alongside a monthly food-box program. Volunteer transportation can cover medical appointments or grocery trips and requires an in-home assessment, demonstrated financial need, and annual review. Coverage does not automatically include all of Pima County, so the ZIP code matters when calling.
To begin, have the address, age, mobility, primary need, frequency, and availability for an assessment visit ready. Ask about waiting lists, diets, reservations, and suggested costs; if the answer is a directory listing, request the name and number of the provider delivering the service. The ICS profile lists offices and food and transportation criteria. If the first option does not cover the address, PCOA can help compare alternatives within the service area.
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Pima Council on Aging — Tucson and Pima County
600 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716
Pima Council on Aging (PCOA) is the Area Agency on Aging for Pima County and a community nonprofit. Its resource line, 520-790-7262, guides older adults, caregivers, and families on meals, in-home support, Medicare, housing, transportation, and caregiver help. The main office is at 600 South Country
Helpline, in-home support, meals, Medicare assistance, caregiver help, home repair, and community resources for older adults across Pima County.
Pima County Older Adult Services — Tucson
115 North Church Avenue, 2nd Floor, Suite 231, Tucson, AZ 85701
Pima County maintains a directory to help older residents and families find municipal and partner programs. Its “Older Adult Services” page links to nutrition, housing, home repair, caregiver support, health, and transportation for essential appointments or shopping. The county explains that many se
County directory connecting residents to community partners for nutrition, essential transportation, housing, home repair, caregiver, and wellness services.
Interfaith Community Services — Senior Services, Tucson
2820 West Ina Road, Tucson, AZ 85741
Interfaith Community Services (ICS) works with older adults and people with disabilities who need help remaining at home. Its senior services focus on food, transportation, and in-home support. The Northwest Office is at 2820 West Ina Road and the Central Office at 122 North Craycroft Road; both lis
Helps older adults and people with disabilities remain at home through meals, food boxes, volunteer transportation, shopping, and home support in defined Tucson-area service zones.
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Official website of Pima Council on Aging — Tucson and Pima County ↗
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Pima Council on Aging · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Pima Council on Aging — Tucson and Pima County ↗
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Pima Council on Aging · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Pima Council on Aging — Tucson and Pima County ↗
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Pima Council on Aging · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Pima Council on Aging — Tucson and Pima County ↗
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Pima Council on Aging · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Pima Council on Aging — Tucson and Pima County ↗
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Pima Council on Aging · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Pima County Older Adult Services — Tucson ↗
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Pima County · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Pima County Older Adult Services — Tucson ↗
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Pima County · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Pima County Older Adult Services — Tucson ↗
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Pima County · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Interfaith Community Services — Senior Services, Tucson ↗
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Interfaith Community Services · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Interfaith Community Services — Senior Services, Tucson ↗
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Interfaith Community Services · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Interfaith Community Services — Senior Services, Tucson ↗
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Interfaith Community Services · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Pima Council on Aging · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Pima Council on Aging · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Pima Council on Aging · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Pima County · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Interfaith Community Services · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Interfaith Community Services · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Interfaith Community Services — Senior Services, Tucson ↗
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Interfaith Community Services · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Interfaith Community Services — Senior Services, Tucson ↗
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Interfaith Community Services · Accessed October 23, 2026
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