Benefits · Emergency Aid
How to apply for Lycoming County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination
Lycoming County Assistance Office + STEP Office of Aging (the designated Area Agency on Aging) + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework
Who it's for
Lycoming County emergency aid: (1) Lycoming CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (570-327-3500); (2) the STEP Office of Aging, the designated Area Agency on Aging for Lycoming and Clinton counties, for senior case management (570-323-3096); (3) Lycoming hospital safety net (570-321-1000); (4) River Valley Transit (RVT) + Williamsport Bureau of Transportation for transportation (570-326-2500); (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.
Lycoming County uses a referral model. Senior case management comes from the STEP Office of Aging (570-323-3096), the designated Area Agency on Aging for Lycoming and Clinton counties, not from a county aging department. Each program sets its own limits and the agency makes the final decision. Not legal or financial advice.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of Lycoming County residency
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 211
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Lycoming County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of age 60+, proof of all household income, proof of Lycoming County residency — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
as-needed
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Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.
