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How to apply for Ward County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination
Ward County Commissioners Court — coordinates emergency aid through WTO (CEAP + transit), AAAPB (senior services), county health/social services, and faith-based partners
Who it's for
Ward County operates a referral-and-coordination emergency aid framework: (1) WTO for CEAP utility (432-872-8354) — same nonprofit also runs TRAX transit; (2) AAAPB for senior services (432-563-1061); (3) Ward County CIHCP / hospital district for healthcare (432-943-3331); (4) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of San Angelo or Lubbock; (5) Salvation Army Big Spring or Midland. Dial 211 for general emergency aid referrals.
Ward referral-coordination model. WTO serves as single-point intake for both CEAP and TRAX transit.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+ for senior pathway
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of Ward County residency
- Photo identification
- For specific assistance: documentation of need
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 211
Renewals
appropriations-limited at referral partners
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