Elderly Legal Assistance Program
Address:
2 Peachtree St. NW
33rd Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone:
(404) 657-5258
Website:
https://aging.georgia.gov/tools-resources/elderly-legal-assistance-program
Information:
- Civil matters only
- NO criminal penalty (restitution, fines, or imprisonment)
- 4 requirements to qualify for help under the Elderly Legal Assistance Program (ELAP):
- (1) At least 60 years of age
- **People younger than 60 years of age who meet certain income and resource requirements should look into Georgia Legal Services Program and/or Atlanta Legal Aid Society**
- (2) In the greatest social and/or economic need
- (3) Limited English-speaking persons
- (4) Rural or Low-income minorities
- ELAP's services include:
- Legal information
- Legal counseling
- Case representation
- Legal education sessions to help older Georgians prevent more costly, time-consuming legal problems
- ELAP’s services are provided in every county and address issues like:
- Income
- Consumer protection
- Abuse, neglect and exploitation
- Healthcare
- Housing
- Long-term care
Other Senior Aid Programs:
- Senior Community Service Employee Program: provides part-time community service work & training for Georgia’s unemployed low-income seniors’ aged 55 and older to help them obtain paid employment.
- (404) 657-5332
- Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services (DAS)
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program: improves the quality of life of residents in nursing and personal care hoes by acting as an independent advocate
- GeorgiaCares: The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) where certified counselors help consumers understand Medicare issues, choose Medicare health and drug plans, and long-term care insurance.
- Elder Rights & Advocacy Programs: legal services, elder abuse prevention programs & health insurance counseling.
- Georgia’s Aging & Disability Resource Connection: a one-stop-shop for consumers’ aging and disability-related information, counseling, referral, and planning needs.
