Physical Address:	Mailing Address:
Big Horn County Council on Aging 317 N. Custer Hardin, MT 59034	Big Horn County Council on Aging P.O. Box 346 Hardin, MT 59034

Days of Operation

Monday - Friday
8 am - 4 pm

Phone: 406-665-9768 or 406-665-2581

Joni Schaff  - Council on Aging Director

The Little Bighorn Center - Hardin, MT

 

Pictured from Left to Right:
Chad Fenner	Commissioner
John Pretty On Top	Commissioner
John Doyle	Commissioner
Tom Warren	C.O.A. Board Member
Joni Schaff	C.O.A. Assistant Coordinator
AnnaBelle Rogers	Seniors Association President
Verna Stenerson	Seniors Association Treasurer
Back Row:
Katherine Real Bird	C.O.A. Director
Bonnie Graber	C.O.A. President of the Board
Dollie Mosback	Seniors Association Board Member
Etta Kollekowski	C.O.A. Board Member
Lucille Hankel	Seniors Association Board Member

On July 25, 1969, the Big Horn Association of Senior Citizens, of Hardin , Montana established the Senior Citizens program, now known as the Big Horn County Council on Aging (COA). The COA policies and assurances are under provisions of Section 1321.161 (c) (2) of Title III Federal Regulations. The Federal Older Americans' Act Section 306 (a) (2) (c). The State Area II Agency on Aging, Social and Rehabilitation Service, Community Service Division.

In July, 1974, the Big Horn County Council on Aging incorporated as a non-profit Montana organization under the laws of the State of Montana . This program was established as a tool for the promotion, and that priority should be geared to our most important resources: The Senior Citizens, People and Community.

 

FUNDED BY

	Big Horn County State of Montana
	Federal Government
	Project income
	In-kind contributions

WE ARE HERE TO HELP!

 

SERVICES PROVIDED

	Transportation
	Congregate Meals
	Home Delivered Meals
	Home Chore Aide Service
	Legal/Tax Referral
	Health Care/Screening
	Advocacy
	Center Activities/Recreation
	Information & Referral Service
	Tax Aide
	Pedicure
	Educational/Health Films
	Exercise/Low Impact Classes

GENERAL BACKGROUND OF THE COUNCIL ON AGING CONCEPT

The programs functions are established to:

Promote and develop programs and activities that benefit Senior Citizens;

Cooperate with the Montana State Unit on Aging, and Area II Agency on Aging, also public and private agencies of the Community, State and National level, to more efficiently meet the needs and provide opportunities for older persons;

Participate in referral services in areas of Health, Housing, Finances and Transportation;

Bring people together for socialization;

Be aware and interested in the aspects, and needs of the Aging, promote appropriate public relations and endeavors, and coordinate activities, and fiscal management; and

Seek out resources at the local, State, and National levels, to provide services for the Aging.

SUMMARY

The Council on Aging also acts as a liaison organization for any agency interested in the positive effects for elderly people. The main purpose is to promote the development of a comprehensive and coordinated service system to meet the needs of the older persons.

With this approach, the COA hopes to achieve involvement; plan services and coordinate planning with other agencies and organizations which promote opportunities to the elderly, on a wider range in both the public and private sectors.

The result will be to promote a better future outlook with new and expanded benefits and opportunities for Senior Citizens that will enhance and fulfill their lives to the maximum.