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How to apply for Putnam County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

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

Who it's for

Putnam County emergency aid: (1) Putnam DSS for Temporary Assistance, Emergency HEAP, and one-time grants (845-808-1500); (2) Putnam OFA for senior-specific case management (845-808-1700); (3) Putnam hospital safety net (845-279-5711); (4) Putnam transit (845-878-RIDE); (5) Catholic Charities Community Services of the Archdiocese of New York / Catholic Charities of Orange-Sullivan-Ulster / Catholic Charities of Dutchess; (6) United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region or local United Way. Dial 211 for general referrals.

Putnam: referral-coordination model. Catholic Charities + local United Way + DSS + OFA are the main coordination pillars.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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