Elder Services

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The Elders Program is responsible for all Federal and Tribal administered social services to Tribal Elders. Tribal Elders are enrolled Tribal members that have reached the age of 55 per Tribal Council Resolution #88-02. The Program offers socialization activities, nutrition services, in-home services, caregiver services, financial benefits and referral services to other local and Tribal resources.

Monthly Stipend

Read about the monthly stipend and access a direct deposit form.

Elders Council

Read about the Elders Council and view who the current council members are.

Nutrition & Support Services

Read more about programs and services that are available to Tribal Elders.

Caregiver Support Program

Learn how to become a caregiver and the support available to them.

Elders WEX

Learn about the Elders Work Experience program and access the application.

Elders News

Read the monthly Elders Newsletter here.

Contact Information

Elders Department
SiletzElders@ctsi.nsn.us
541-444-8225

Social & Human Services Director
Sarah Ellisor
SarahE@ctsi.nsn.us
541-444-8220

Social & Human Services Clerk
Valentina Knott
ValentinaK@ctsi.nsn.us
541-444-8261

Elders Coordinator
Maggie McAfee
MaggieM@ctsi.nsn.us
541-444-8233

Title VI Coordinator
Brittney Jordan-Goodell
BrittneyJG@ctsi.nsn.us
541-444-8212

Area Representatives

Portland Area
Sandi Steele
503-819-2931

Salem Area
Donna Kessinger
971-218-7192

Siletz Area
Danise Barker
541-272-4100

Sylvia Butler
541-270-5639

Marci Rilatos
541-270-4921

Eugene Area
Verdene McGuire
503-890-0742