How to apply for Mahoning County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

Who it's for

Mahoning County emergency aid: (1) Mahoning County Job and Family Services for Ohio Works First (TANF), Disability Financial Assistance, Emergency Assistance, Ohio Medicaid (330-740-4600); (2) Area Agency on Aging 11 (AAA11) for senior-specific case management (330-746-2938); (3) hospital FAP for healthcare safety-net (330-746-7211); (4) Mahoning Youngstown Community Action Partnership (MYCAP) is the HEAP/PIPP+/Winter Crisis administering agency for Mahoning County for HEAP/PIPP+; (5) Catholic Charities / Salvation Army / Society of St. Vincent de Paul; (6) regional food bank; (7) Ohio 2-1-1 for general referrals.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Mahoning County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of age 60+, proof of all household income, proof of mahoning county / ohio residency — is anything else required? What is the best next step?”

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

as-needed