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How to apply for Jefferson County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

Jefferson County Job and Family Services + the Jefferson County Community Action Council + Area Agency on Aging Region 9 + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework.

Who it's for

Jefferson County emergency aid: (1) Jefferson County Job and Family Services for Ohio Works First (TANF), Disability Financial Assistance, Emergency Assistance, and Ohio Medicaid; (2) the Jefferson County Community Action Council for HEAP/PIPP+/Winter Crisis utility help; (3) Area Agency on Aging Region 9 for senior case management, Title III meals, and PASSPORT enrollment (740-439-4478 / 800-945-4250); (4) the county hospital FAP + Ohio HCAP for healthcare safety-net; (5) Catholic Charities / Salvation Army / St. Vincent de Paul; (6) regional food bank; (7) Ohio 2-1-1 for general referrals.

Jefferson: referral-coordination model.

What you'll need

Proof of age 60+
Proof of all household income
Proof of Jefferson County / Ohio residency
Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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