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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

Renewals

as-needed

Official source →Last verified · June 10, 2026

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