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How to apply for Nassau County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

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

Who it's for

Nassau County emergency aid: (1) Nassau DSS for Temporary Assistance, Emergency HEAP, and one-time grants (516-227-8519); (2) Nassau OFA for senior-specific case management (516-227-8900); (3) Nassau hospital safety net (516-572-0123); (4) Nassau transit (516-336-6600); (5) Catholic Charities of Long Island (516-733-7000 Nassau / 631-789-5210 Suffolk); (6) Long Island Cares — The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank. Dial 211 (United Way) or the Nassau OFA hotline for general referrals.

Nassau: referral-coordination model. NY HRA-equivalent operations are county DSS; Long Island Cares operates a substantial regional food bank.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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