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How to apply for Bedford County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

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

Who it's for

Bedford County emergency aid: (1) Bedford CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (814-623-3000); (2) Bedford AAA for senior-specific case management (814-623-8149); (3) Bedford hospital safety net (814-623-3500); (4) Bedford County Transit Authority + Heritage Trails for transportation (814-623-8129); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Harrisburg (15-county footprint includes Adams + Franklin + Perry + Juniata + Mifflin + Huntingdon + Bedford); (6) Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (27-county central PA regional food bank); (7) Dollar Energy Fund. Dial 211 for general referrals.

Bedford: referral-coordination model. Catholic Charities Diocese of Harrisburg + Central PA Food Bank.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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