360 W. 4th St., P.O. Box 829
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Administrative Contacts
Patti Lester, Executive Director
(575) 894-6641
Email: patti_sjoa@riolink.com
Joannie Rainy, RSVP
575-894-6641
Tina Baca, Senior Companion Program and Foster Grandparent Program
575-894-6641
Dorothy Haldeman, Homemaker Services, Respite Care
575-894-6641
Agency Telephone Numbers
- Administrative
- (575) 894-6641
- FAX
- (575) 894-3065
- RSVP/FGP/SCP
- (575) 894-6641
Agency Type
Non-Profit
Mission Statement
To establish a continuum of social support and health services to meet
the needs of elderly individuals and maximize their independence,
enabling them to live successfully on their own terms in their own
communities. The goal is to ensure the use of all available
resources and serve as an advocate for the elderly population.
Governed By
Board of Directors.
Admin. Office Travel Instructions
Date Street to 4th Street. West on 4th past the tennis courts. Next door
to the Civic Center.
Administrative Hours
8 AM - 5 PM, M - F
Administrative Overview
25 staff members
Agency Sites
SIERRA JOINT OFFICE ON AGING
Kenneth James Senior Center
360 W. 4th St.
Mail to: P.O. Box 829
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Administrative (575) 894-6641
SENIOR RECREATION CENTER
301 Foch Street
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
HACIENDA ORGULLO
P.O. Box 829
Truth or Consequences,
NM 87901
ARREY SENIOR CENTER
St. Rte. 187
Arrey, NM 87930
Search Terms (AIRS Taxonomy)
Congregate Meals
Home Delivered Meals
Government Surplus Food Distribution
Transportation
Health Insurance Counseling
Income Tax
Assistance
Respite Care
Agency Services
CONGREGATE MEALS |
| AGE RANGE |
Recipients must be 60+
years of age. |
| DESCRIPTION |
Kenneth James Senior Center: Breakfast is served
Monday through Friday, 7AM - 9AM. Hot lunch is
served Monday through Friday, 10:45 AM & 11:45 AM. Hacienda Orgullo:
Hot lunch is served Monday through Friday, 11:30 AM |
| FEES |
Suggested donations; Breakfast $1.00, Lunch $2.00
Under 60; Breakfast $1.55, Lunch $4.75 |
HOME DELIVERED MEALS |
| AGE RANGE |
60+ |
| DESCRIPTION |
Provides for home
delivery of hot lunch, sack breakfast for the following
day and can provide extra frozen meals on Friday for the
following weekend. This program has been expanded
for weekly delivery of breakfast meals and frozen
lunches to include the areas of: Animas Canyon, Arrey,
Caballo, Derry, Garfield, Hillsboro and Las Polomas.
For additional information, call 894-6641. |
| ELIGIBILITY |
Recipients must be 60+, certified as homebound by their
physician, unable to drive and have no one living in the
home that can prepare meals for them. |
| FEES |
Donations accepted |
ACTIVITIES FOR JOY SENIORS |
| AGE
RANGE |
60+ |
| DESCRIPTION |
Activities for "Just Older
Youths" are many and varied. Check the SJOA TIMES and the Senior Moments column in local
newspapers for current activities and schedules. |
| FEES |
No fee |
SJOA TIMES |
| DESCRIPTION |
The SJOA TIMES newsletter is both informative and educational. Pick
up a copy at the Senior Citizens Program Activity Center,
the Senior Recreation Center or the Chamber of Commerce for
information and schedules for the many and varied activities
planned for senior citizens. |
| FEES |
No fee |
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM |
| AGE RANGE |
55+ |
| DESCRIPTION |
This program has the dual
purpose of engaging persons 55 and older in volunteer
service to meet critical community needs and to provide a
high quality experience that will enrich the lives of
volunteers. |
| FEES |
No fee |
SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM |
| AGE RANGE |
60+ |
| DESCRIPTION |
Engages persons 60 and
older, particularly those with limited incomes, in volunteer
service to meet critical community needs and provides a high
quality experience that will enrich the lives of the
volunteer. Program funds are used to support Senior
Companions in providing supportive, individualized services
to help adults with special needs maintain their dignity and
independence. |
| FEES |
No fee |
FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM |
| AGE RANGE |
60+ |
| DESCRIPTION |
Engages persons 60 and older, particularly those with limited incomes, in volunteer
service to meet critical community needs and provides a high
quality experience that will enrich the lives of the
volunteer. Program funds are used to support Foster
Grandparents in providing supportive, person-to -person
service to children having exceptional or special needs.
Volunteers are placed in area schools and Headstart
programs. |
| FEES |
No fee |
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION |
| AGE RANGE |
60+ |
| DESCRIPTION |
Door to door transportation
to meal site for lunch, errands and medical appointments.
Trips to Las Cruces 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month.
Call 894-6641 to make reservations. |
| FEES |
Donations accepted |
RESPITE CARE |
| DESCRIPTION |
Provided for "full time"
caregivers of senior 60+ with Alzheimer's disease and
related dementia. Respite care is available for up to
six hours daily, Monday through Friday. |
| FEES |
No fee |
HIBAC |
| DESCRIPTION |
Health Insurance and
Benefits Assistance Corps is a network of trained volunteer
counselors who can help determine whether you are receiving
all the benefits to which you are entitled and ensures that
older New Mexicans receive accurate, unbiased information
about health care options and other entitlements |
| FEES |
No fee |
HOMEMAKER SERVICES |
| AGE RANGE |
60+. |
| DESCRIPTION |
Services include light housekeeping and cleaning, laundry, shopping and
errands, as well as assistance with personal care. Services are provided for 2 or more hours, once a week. |
| ELIGIBILITY |
60+ years of age, live within 5-mile radius of the Senior Center and
meet income guidelines. |
| FEES |
No fee |
INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE |
| DESCRIPTION |
Provides assistance with
completing Federal and State Income tax returns, February 1 through April 13. |
| ELIGIBILITY |
Recipients must be low income and/or senior citizens. |
| FEES |
No fee |
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