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How to apply for Mercer County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

Mercer County Job and Family Services + the Mercer County HEAP administering agency (Celina) + Area Agency on Aging 3 + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework.

Who it's for

Mercer County emergency aid: (1) Mercer County Job and Family Services for Ohio Works First (TANF), Disability Financial Assistance, Emergency Assistance, and Ohio Medicaid; (2) the Mercer County HEAP administering agency (Celina) for HEAP/PIPP+/Winter Crisis utility help; (3) Area Agency on Aging 3 for senior case management, Title III meals, and PASSPORT enrollment (419-222-7723 / 800-653-7723); (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.

Mercer: referral-coordination model.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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