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How to apply for Washington County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

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

Who it's for

Washington County emergency aid: (1) Washington CAO for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (724-223-4500); (2) Washington AAA for senior-specific case management (724-228-7080); (3) Washington hospital safety net (724-225-7000); (4) Washington Rides (Washington County Transportation Authority) + WeGo Senior Shared Ride for transportation (724-223-8747); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh (catholiccharitiespgh.org, covers 6 SW PA counties); (6) Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (regional food bank serving 11 counties); (7) Salvation Army of Western PA; (8) Dollar Energy Fund (utility crisis assistance — distinctively PA-based, founded 1983). Dial 211 (211 SW PA / United Way) for general referrals.

Washington: referral-coordination model. SW PA distinctive: Dollar Energy Fund (PA-specific utility crisis nonprofit since 1983), Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (11-county regional).

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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