EMERGENCY SERVICES:

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  • Provides income-eligible clients with a credit sent directly to their primary heat source.

    Income Eligibility:

    175% FPG

    Requirements:

    Applications can be completed online, mailed to the Ohio Department of Development or with a PICCA case worker during a scheduled appointment; Applications are accepted each year from 7/1 - 5/31

    SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

    Appointments for HEAP assistance are encouraged and can be made by calling 1-(740) 889-1040.

    For more information about HEAP and other Energy Assistance Programs, contact PICCA at (740) 477-1655.

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  • Provides assistance with the high cost of heating oil, propane, wood or coal or with a disconnect on natural gas or electric utility.

    Income Eligibility:

    175% FPG

    Requirements:

    Metered utility must be in disconnect; Bulk fuel supply must be within a 10 day supply/25% or below; Available annually from 11/1 - 3/31

    SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

    Appointments for HEAP assistance are encouraged and can be made by calling 1-(740) 889-1040.

    For more information about HEAP and other Energy Assistance Programs, contact PICCA at (740) 477-1655.

A family of three lying on the floor and smiling at the camera, with a wall-mounted air conditioner above them.
A utility bill with service details, a white household water meter, a blue calculator, and a white water meter reading device placed on top of the bill.

  • Provides clients with a one-time electric utility benefit to prevent/resolve utility disconnection. Also provides window air conditioning units and fans to eligible clients every 3 years.

    Income Eligibility:

    175% FPG

    Requirements:

    Clients age 60 and older do not require documentation indicating medical need; Clients under 60 must provide medical form stating need for cooling; Clients must have a disconnect notice, be in disconnect or establishing new service; Available annually from 7/1 - 9/30

    SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

    Appointments for HEAP assistance are encouraged and can be made by calling 1-(740) 889-1040.

    For more information about HEAP and other Energy Assistance Programs, contact PICCA at (740) 477-1655.

  • Income-eligible clients can establish level-billing with their regulated utility based on household income. Clients with regulated gas and electric will pay 5% for gas expense and 5% for electric expense. All electric household will pay 10% based on household income level.

    PIPP Website

    Income Eligibility:

    175% FPG

    Requirements:

    Percentage of income payment plan can be established for one or both utilities; Must re-apply every 12 months or more often if income changes; Applications accepted year- round; South Central Power customers do not qualify for PIPP

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  • PICCA provides transitional housing for homeless Veterans. The transitional housing is for homeless single male Veterans, single female Veterans and Veterans with families. This program is a partnership with the Chillicothe V.A. Medical Center. All residents receive case management with action plan goals to aid in transitioning to permanent housing.

    CONTACT A CASE WORKER