Benefits · Emergency Aid
How to apply for Orange County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination
Orange 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
Orange 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) Orange County CIHCP for healthcare (409-882-7945); (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.
Orange 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 Orange County residency
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 211
Renewals
appropriations-limited
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