About Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens
Mission Statement: To advocate, plan, develop, implement and promote independence with a high quality of life for healthy aging that benefits individuals and families of all ages in a sustainable, livable community.
Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens (AASC) is a private non-profit organization formed in 1975 to improve the quality of life for the elderly through charitable, educational, social services, and other appropriate means. The Agency was created pursuant to the Older Americans Act, which is designated by contract with the Virginia Department for the Aging to develop and administer the Area Plan, as approved, for a comprehensive and coordinated system of services for older and disabled persons.
AASC also operates a state-licensed multiservice intergenerational daycare center that provides daily care including supervision, and personal and social support. In addition, AASC operates the public transit system in PSA (2) and is funded by the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transit. AASC operates AllCARE for Seniors, which is a rural PACE program that provides inclusive care for the elderly in PSA (2). The Agency’s service area is Planning and Service Area (2) which comprises the counties of Russell, Buchanan, Dickenson, and Tazewell, located in Southwest Virginia.