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How to apply for Kent County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

Kent County Commissioners Court — coordinates emergency aid through TDHCA CEAP subrecipient, WCTCOG AAA (senior services), county health/social services, and faith-based partners

Who it's for

Kent County operates a referral-and-coordination emergency aid framework: (1) TDHCA CEAP subrecipient for utility assistance (800-525-0657); (2) WCTCOG AAA for senior services (325-672-8544); (3) Kent County CIHCP / Hendrick Health for healthcare (806-237-3881); (4) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of San Angelo or West Texas; (5) Salvation Army Abilene. Dial 211 for general emergency aid referrals.

Kent referral-coordination model.

What you'll need

Proof of age 60+ for senior pathway
Proof of all household income
Proof of Kent County residency
Photo identification
For specific assistance: documentation of need

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

appropriations-limited

Official source →Last verified · June 7, 2026

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