Free community resource. Questions? Call the nurse line: (205) 206-0029
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Madison County
Served by TARCOG — Regional hub: 256-830-0818
Transportation
- Huntsville Transit (Access/Paratransit)
Subsidized door-to-door paratransit for the mobility impaired. Requires ADA certification.
Call 256-427-6811 - ENABLE of Madison County
Volunteer-driven, non-emergency medical transportation and aging-in-place service. Free rides for elderly/homebound individuals.
Call 256-533-7775
Food & Nutrition
- Huntsville Meals on Wheels (Studio 60 Senior Center)
Home-delivered meals for homebound seniors in Huntsville. Call to schedule intake.
2200 Drake Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805Call 256-382-0920 - Madison County Senior Center (Congregate Meals)
Main hub serving hot weekday lunches.
2200 Drake Ave SW, HuntsvilleCall 256-880-7080 - SFMNP Vouchers (via TARCOG)
Vouchers distributed every spring for fresh produce at local Madison County farmers markets.
Call 256-830-0818
In-Home Help & Medical Support
- Medicaid Elderly & Disabled Waiver
Handled by Madison County Health Department / TARCOG case managers to prevent nursing home placement via in-home homemaker services.
Call 256-830-0818 - SenioRx (Prescription Assistance)
Connects low-income Madison County seniors to pharmaceutical companies for free or discounted medications.
Call 256-830-0818
Advocacy, Legal & Protection
- Legal Services Alabama (Huntsville Office)
Free civil legal aid for seniors — powers of attorney, housing, Medicare fraud.
Call 1-866-456-4995 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman (TARCOG)
Dedicated ombudsman (Alicia Howard) investigating abuses in local nursing homes.
Call 256-716-2451 - Madison County DHR (Adult Protective Services)
Local Adult Protective Services for elder abuse reporting.
Call 256-427-6000
Common questions about senior help in Madison County
- Who do I call for Meals on Wheels in Madison County, Alabama?
- Start with Huntsville Meals on Wheels (Studio 60 Senior Center) at 256-382-0920. Home-delivered meals for homebound seniors in Huntsville. Call to schedule intake. If no one answers, call the TARCOG Area Agency on Aging at 256-830-0818 and ask for the nutrition program for Madison County.
- Are there free rides to doctor appointments for seniors in Madison County?
- Yes. Huntsville Transit (Access/Paratransit) (256-427-6811) helps with transportation in Madison County. Subsidized door-to-door paratransit for the mobility impaired. Requires ADA certification. Call a few days ahead — most rides must be scheduled in advance.
- How do I get help at home for an older parent in Madison County?
- Medicaid Elderly & Disabled Waiver at 256-830-0818 is the place to start. Handled by Madison County Health Department / TARCOG case managers to prevent nursing home placement via in-home homemaker services. You can also call TARCOG at 256-830-0818 to ask about in-home care options and waiting lists.
- Where can seniors get free legal help or report abuse in Madison County?
- Legal Services Alabama (Huntsville Office) at 1-866-456-4995. Free civil legal aid for seniors — powers of attorney, housing, Medicare fraud.
- Is there a cost to use these Madison County senior resources?
- No. This directory is completely free and nothing is sold here. Most listed programs are free or sliding-scale. If a program has a fee, the agency will tell you before anything starts.
- What if I don't know which number to call in Madison County?
- Call the community nurse line at (205) 206-0029 or request a free callback. Nurse Joel or Nurse Dasha will listen, sort through the options with you, and point you to the right Madison County office.
Not sure where to start?
Nurse Joel or Nurse Dasha will help you figure out the right call.
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