Benefits · Emergency Aid
How to apply for St. Lawrence County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination
St. Lawrence County DSS + OFA + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework
Who it's for
St. Lawrence County emergency aid: (1) St. Lawrence DSS for Temporary Assistance, Emergency HEAP, and one-time grants (315-379-2310); (2) St. Lawrence OFA for senior-specific case management (315-386-4730); (3) St. Lawrence hospital safety net (315-265-3300); (4) St. Lawrence transit (315-379-2222); (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.
St. Lawrence: 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 St. Lawrence County residency
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 211
Renewals
as-needed
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