The mission of the Area Agency on Aging of Deep East Texas is to become the visible advocate and leader in providing for a comprehensive and coordinated continuum of services and opportunitites so that older people can live dignified, independent, and productive lives.
The Area Agency on Aging of Deep East Texas serves 12 counties – Angelina, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, and Tyler. The region is 9,798 square miles of mostly rural communities.