The area agency on aging and public transit provider

MEOC serves Wise, Lee and Scott counties and the City of Norton.

Serving Southwest Virginia since 1974

Our goal is to help every individual live at home safely.

Comprehensive programs for all age groups

We serve clients of all ages, from children and families to older adults.

Do you need help for yourself or a loved one?

MEOC is dedicated to helping our community neighbors living in Southwest Virginia, young and old. If you need assistance, help may just be a phone call away.

Our Guiding Principle

MEOC offerings are guided by an old African Proverb that states: ``Let us take care of the children, for they have a long way to go. Let us take care of the elders for they have come a long way. Let us take care of those in between for they are doing the work.``
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Our Services

We serve clients of all ages, from children and families to older adults in need of services to help them remain in their homes as long as possible. If you are in need of services ranging from care coordination for older adults to public transportation, we have a program that can help.

About Mountain Empire Older Citizens

Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc. was organized in 1974 and is designated as the area agency on aging and public transit provider for Wise, Lee and Scott counties and City of Norton in the southwestern tip of Virginia in the mountains of central Appalachia. In addition, MEOC directs Healthy Families for Southwest Virginia, the Mountain Laurel Cancer Support and Resource Center, and the Southwest Virginia Children's Advocacy Center.
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Let's get in touch!

Mountain Empire Older Citizens is dedicated to helping our community neighbors young and old. If you need assistance, help may just be a phone call away. Call us at 276-523-4202 or 1-800-252-6362 or complete the form here. We would love to hear from you!