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How to apply for Cameron County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

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

Who it's for

Cameron County emergency aid: (1) Cameron CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (814-486-1010); (2) Cameron AAA for senior-specific case management (814-265-1551); (3) Cameron hospital safety net (814-486-3331); (4) Area Transportation Authority of North Central PA (ATA NCPA) — Rural Shared Ride for transportation (814-371-1400); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie (covers NCPA) or Diocese of Scranton (covers Susquehanna PA Northern Tier); (6) Central Pennsylvania Food Bank or Second Harvest NW PA Food Bank; (7) Dollar Energy Fund. Dial 211 for general referrals.

Cameron: referral-coordination model.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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