Benefits · Emergency Aid
How to apply for Mercer County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination
Mercer County Department of Human Services + AAA + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework
Who it's for
Mercer County emergency aid: (1) Mercer CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (724-983-5800); (2) Mercer AAA for senior-specific case management (724-662-3800); (3) Mercer hospital safety net (724-981-3500); (4) Mercer County Community Transit (MCCT) + Shenango Valley Shuttle Service (SVSS) for transportation (724-981-2880); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie (covers all 13 NW PA counties — Erie, Crawford, Warren, Mercer, Venango, Clarion, Forest, McKean, Elk, Cameron, Jefferson, Clearfield, and parts of Centre); (6) Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA (regional food bank for 11 NW PA counties); (7) Dollar Energy Fund. Dial 211 for general referrals.
Mercer: referral-coordination model. Catholic Charities Diocese of Erie (13-county NW PA footprint) + Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of Mercer County residency
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 211
Renewals
as-needed
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