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How to apply for Suffolk County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

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

Who it's for

Suffolk County emergency aid: (1) Suffolk DSS for Temporary Assistance, Emergency HEAP, and one-time grants (631-853-8820); (2) Suffolk OFA for senior-specific case management (631-853-8200); (3) Suffolk hospital safety net (631-444-4000); (4) Suffolk transit (631-852-5200); (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 Suffolk OFA hotline for general referrals.

Suffolk: 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 Suffolk County residency
Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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