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How to apply for Fayette County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

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

Who it's for

Fayette County emergency aid: (1) Fayette CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (724-430-1287); (2) Fayette AAA for senior-specific case management (724-430-4500); (3) Fayette hospital safety net (724-628-1500); (4) FACT (Fayette Area Coordinated Transportation) for transportation (724-628-7433); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie (covers NCPA counties — Clarion + Jefferson + Clearfield + Forest + Elk + Cameron) or Diocese of Pittsburgh (Greene/Fayette/Indiana/Somerset); (6) Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank or Second Harvest NW PA; (7) Dollar Energy Fund. Dial 211 for general referrals.

Fayette: referral-coordination model.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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