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How to apply for McKean County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

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

Who it's for

McKean County emergency aid: (1) McKean CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (814-887-3300); (2) McKean AAA for senior-specific case management (814-265-1551); (3) McKean hospital safety net (814-368-4143); (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) 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.

McKean: referral-coordination model.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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