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How to apply for Somerset County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

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

Who it's for

Somerset County emergency aid: (1) Somerset CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (814-443-3700); (2) Somerset AAA for senior-specific case management (814-443-2681); (3) Somerset hospital safety net (814-443-5000); (4) Somerset County Transportation System (SCTS) for transportation (814-444-8000); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie (covers NCPA counties — Clarion + Jefferson + Clearfield + Forest + Elk + Cameron) or Diocese of Pittsburgh (Greene/Fayette/Indiana/Somerset); (6) Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank or Second Harvest NW PA; (7) Dollar Energy Fund. Dial 211 for general referrals.

Somerset: referral-coordination model.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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