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How to apply for Allegheny County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

Allegheny County Department of Human Services + AAA + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework

Who it's for

Allegheny County emergency aid: (1) Allegheny CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (412-565-2146); (2) Allegheny AAA for senior-specific case management (412-350-5460); (3) Allegheny hospital safety net (412-647-8762); (4) Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) — Bus + Light Rail (T) + Incline + ACCESS Paratransit for transportation (412-442-2000); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh (catholiccharitiespgh.org, covers 6 SW PA counties); (6) Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (regional food bank serving 11 counties); (7) Salvation Army of Western PA; (8) Dollar Energy Fund (utility crisis assistance — distinctively PA-based, founded 1983). Dial 211 (211 SW PA / United Way) for general referrals.

Allegheny: referral-coordination model. SW PA distinctive: Dollar Energy Fund (PA-specific utility crisis nonprofit since 1983), Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (11-county regional).

What you'll need

Proof of age 60+
Proof of all household income
Proof of Allegheny County residency
Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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