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How to apply for King County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

King County Commissioners Court — coordinates emergency aid through SPCAA (CEAP + transit), SPAG AAA (senior services), county health/social services, and faith-based partners

Who it's for

King County operates a referral-and-coordination emergency aid framework: (1) SPCAA for CEAP utility (806-894-7104) — same nonprofit runs SPARTAN transit; (2) SPAG AAA for senior services (888-418-6564); (3) King County CIHCP / Lubbock County Medical Indigent Program for healthcare (806-596-4413); (4) Catholic Charities of Lubbock; (5) Salvation Army Lubbock or Plainview. Dial 211 for general referrals.

King referral-coordination model. SPCAA serves as single-point intake for CEAP + transit.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

appropriations-limited

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