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How to apply for Rains County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

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

Who it's for

Rains County operates a referral-and-coordination emergency aid framework: (1) TDHCA CEAP subrecipient for utility (800-525-0657); (2) ETCOG AAA for senior services (1-800-442-8845); (3) Rains County CIHCP / UT Health East Texas / CHRISTUS Health for healthcare (903-473-2245); (4) GoBus for transportation (1-800-590-3371); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Tyler; (6) Salvation Army Tyler or Longview. Dial 211 for general referrals.

Rains referral-coordination model.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

appropriations-limited

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