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How to apply for Centre County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

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

Who it's for

Centre County emergency aid: (1) Centre CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (814-355-6788); (2) Centre AAA for senior-specific case management (814-355-6716); (3) Centre hospital safety net (814-231-7000); (4) CATA (Centre Area Transportation Authority) for transportation (814-238-2282); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Harrisburg or Diocese of Scranton (depending on county); (6) Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (27-county central PA regional food bank); (7) Dollar Energy Fund. Dial 211 for general referrals.

Centre: referral-coordination model. Central PA Food Bank + Catholic Charities Harrisburg/Scranton + Dollar Energy Fund.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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