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How to apply for Polk County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

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

Who it's for

Polk County operates a referral-and-coordination emergency aid framework: (1) TDHCA CEAP subrecipient for utility (800-525-0657); (2) DETCOG AAA for senior services (936-639-8200); (3) Polk County CIHCP for healthcare (936-327-6840); (4) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Tyler/Beaumont; (5) Salvation Army Lufkin or local. Dial 211 for general referrals.

Polk referral-coordination model.

What you'll need

Proof of age 60+ for senior pathway
Proof of all household income
Proof of Polk County residency
Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

appropriations-limited

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