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How to apply for Lewis County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

Lewis County DSS + OFA + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework

Who it's for

Lewis County emergency aid: (1) Lewis DSS for Temporary Assistance, Emergency HEAP, and one-time grants (315-376-5400); (2) Lewis OFA for senior-specific case management (315-376-5313); (3) Lewis hospital safety net (315-376-5200); (4) Lewis transit (315-376-5215); (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.

Lewis: 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 Lewis County residency
Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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