Benefits · Emergency Aid
How to apply for Hamilton County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination
Hamilton County DSS + OFA + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework
Who it's for
Hamilton County emergency aid: (1) Hamilton DSS for Temporary Assistance, Emergency HEAP, and one-time grants (518-648-6131); (2) Hamilton OFA for senior-specific case management (518-548-4800); (3) Hamilton hospital safety net (518-897-2200); (4) Hamilton transit (518-548-7818); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Ogdensburg (covers all 7 North Country counties); (6) Adirondack Foundation / Food Bank of Central NY (regional food bank for North Country); (7) Joint Council for Economic Opportunity (JCEO Plattsburgh) for Clinton/Essex/Franklin CAA services. Dial 211 for general referrals.
Hamilton: referral-coordination model. Catholic Charities Diocese of Ogdensburg covers all 7 North Country counties.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of Hamilton County residency
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 211
Renewals
as-needed
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