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How to apply for McLennan County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

McLennan County Commissioners Court — coordinates emergency aid through EOAC (CEAP), AAAHOT (senior services), county health/social services, The HOP / HOTCOG Rural Transit, and faith-based partners

Who it's for

McLennan County operates a referral-and-coordination emergency aid framework: (1) EOAC for CEAP utility (254-756-0954); (2) AAAHOT for senior services (254-292-1800); (3) McLennan County CIHCP for healthcare (254-757-5180); (4) HOTCOG Rural Transit / The HOP for transportation (254-292-1820); (5) Caritas of Waco and Salvation Army of Waco for additional emergency aid; (6) Mission Waco. Dial 211 for general referrals.

McLennan referral-coordination model.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

appropriations-limited

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