About Us

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 Resource Center, and the Southwest Virginia Children's Advocacy Center.  MEOC also provides management services to the Junction Center for Independent Living Services.