Benefits · Emergency Aid
How to apply for Schuylkill County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination
Schuylkill County Department of Human Services + AAA + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework
Who it's for
Schuylkill County emergency aid: (1) Schuylkill CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (570-622-2580); (2) Schuylkill AAA for senior-specific case management (570-622-3103); (3) Schuylkill hospital safety net (570-621-4000); (4) Schuylkill Transportation System (STS) for transportation (570-628-2655); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Allentown (covers Berks + Schuylkill + Lehigh + Northampton + Carbon — 5-county Allentown Diocese); (6) regional food banks (Helping Harvest Berks; Schuylkill Community Action); (7) Dollar Energy Fund. Dial 211 for general referrals.
Schuylkill: referral-coordination model. Catholic Charities Diocese of Allentown (5-county footprint).
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill 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 schuylkill 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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