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How to apply for Montgomery County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

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

Who it's for

Montgomery County emergency aid: (1) Montgomery DSS for Temporary Assistance, Emergency HEAP, and one-time grants (518-853-4646); (2) Montgomery OFA for senior-specific case management (518-843-2300); (3) Montgomery hospital safety net (518-842-1900); (4) Montgomery transit (518-853-3326); (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Syracuse / Diocese of Albany (depending on county); (6) Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency; (7) United Way of the Mohawk Valley. Dial 211 for general referrals.

Montgomery: referral-coordination model. Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency + Catholic Charities are the main coordination pillars.

What you'll need

Proof of age 60+
Proof of all household income
Proof of Montgomery County residency
Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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