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How to apply for Jefferson County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

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

Who it's for

Jefferson County emergency aid: (1) Jefferson CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (814-849-3700); (2) Jefferson AAA for senior-specific case management (814-849-3096); (3) Jefferson hospital safety net (814-849-2312); (4) Area Transportation Authority of North Central PA (ATA NCPA) for transportation (814-371-1400); (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.

Jefferson: referral-coordination model.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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