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How to apply for Jefferson County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

Jefferson County Commissioners Court — coordinates emergency aid through SETRPC Community Services (CEAP/weatherization/housing), SETRPC AAA (senior services), county health/social services, SETRPC ZIP transit, and faith-based partners

Who it's for

Jefferson County operates a referral-and-coordination emergency aid framework: (1) SETRPC Community Services for CEAP utility (409-899-8444); (2) SETRPC AAA for senior services (409-899-8444); (3) Jefferson County CIHCP for healthcare (409-835-8567); (4) SETRPC ZIP rural transit / BMT / Port Arthur Transit (409-727-2384); (5) Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas (ccsetx.org); (6) Salvation Army of Beaumont; (7) United Way of Beaumont/Mid- and South-Jefferson County. Dial 211 for general referrals.

Jefferson referral-coordination model — SETRPC is an integrated COG/CAA/AAA hybrid like TCOG.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

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