Senior Services

Duplin County Services for the Aged began operating as a County Department in July, 1974, and the Nutrition Program began in September, 1975.  These two programs consolidated into one department in January, 1979.  In May, 2007, Duplin County Services for the Aged and Duplin County Public Transportation were consolidated into one department. In October, 2015, the combined departments were separated to operate as independent departments.  June 8, 2023, the department name was renamed to Duplin County Senior Services.

The primary objective of the agency is to serve as an advocate for persons sixty years of age and older to achieve a better quality of life.

Mission Statement: Improving the lives of Duplin County seniors through opportunities that encourage social interaction, enhance quality of life and support independence.

The Senior Center operates five congregate nutrition sites within the county in the following locations:

• Beulaville Nutrition Site (Beulaville Presbyterian Church) 205 East Main Street, Beulaville, N.C. (10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)
• Faison Nutrition Site (Wellness & Recreation Center) 184 Park Circle Drive, Faison, N.C. (10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
• Kenansville Nutrition Site (Senior Center) 213 Seminary Street, Kenansville, N.C. (10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
• Wallace Nutrition Site (Campbell Center) 513 South East Railroad Street, Wallace, N.C.  (10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
• Warsaw Nutrition Site (Warsaw Community Center) 309 Memorial Drive, Warsaw, N.C. (10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

Services Available:

• Activity Calendar
• Age My Way Survey
• Aging Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
• Alzheimer’s/Caregiver Support Group
• Annual Events:  Senior Christmas Party; Senior Fun Day; Volunteer Recognition Event
• Centennial Program – Centennial flyer
• Congregate Nutrition Sites
• Ensure
• Family Caregiver/Respite
• Health Promotion Evidence Based programs
  • Arthritis Exercise Schedule
  • Exercise Class Description
• Home Delivered Meals
• Housing Home Improvement (primarily wheelchair ramps/rails)
• Income Tax Assistance
• Information & Referral
• In Home Aide Level 1
• Legal Services provided by Legal Aid of North Carolina
• Neuse River Senior Games /  Neuse River Senior Games Flyer
• Newsletter
• Menu
• Operation Fan-Heat Relief

  

• Outreach
• Seniors Health Insurance Information Program
• Senior Trips
• Telephone Reassurance
• Transportation
• Volunteer Opportunities