Benefits · Emergency Aid
How to apply for Wood County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination
Wood 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
Wood 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) Wood County CIHCP / UT Health East Texas / CHRISTUS Health for healthcare (903-763-2716); (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.
Wood referral-coordination model.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+ for senior pathway
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of Wood County residency
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 211
Renewals
appropriations-limited
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