Summer Crisis Program (EHEAP) | Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency
8317 State Route 7 North, Cheshire, OH 45620
Designated Parking|Full Wheelchair Access|Handicap Accessible|Indoor Wheelchair Access|No Stairs in Service Delivery Areas|Outside Ramps.
Eligibility
- Low-income households with an older household member (60 years or older)
- Households that can provide physician documentation that cooling assistance is needed for a household member's health.
- *Disconnection notice with their Electric Bill.
Required documents
When submitting an application, you are required to bring in:
*Social Security Cards for everyone in the household *Heating and Electric Bill *Last 30 days of income for everyone who receives income in the household *If no Income- IRS Transcript may be required
*Upon submission of the application, more documents may be required
*Medical Certificate
Hours
Mon-Fri
8am-4:30pm.
Closed 11:30am-12:30pm for lunch.
(740) 444-4400
Voice·
voice | Receptionist
Application process
Call 740-444-4400 Ext 2100
for information and application.
Fees
None.
Service area
Meigs County, Ohio
Gallia County, Ohio
Hardin County, Ohio
The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program (SCP), also known as Summer Cooling, provides a one-time benefit to eligible households with cooling assistance during the summer months. Summer Cooling provides financial assistance to income-eligible households at or below 175% federal poverty level with a one-time payment to their electric bill and /or help to supply them with an air conditioner or fans. The program runs from July 1st to August 31st.
Last assured
03/26/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency
Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency focuses on assisting people in their efforts to become self-sufficient by providing services to enable them to improve their financial, physical, mental, and social levels, and by operating programs designed to motivate individuals to help themselves.