EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR ADULTS (EAA) | ONONDAGA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

421 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

Eligibility

Individuals ages 18 years and older on Social Security Income (SSI) with a financial emergency that is beyond the individual's control

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM

(315) 435-3599

Fax

(315) 435-2222

Voice

(315) 435-2700

Voice·

Admin | Choose prompt 3 and ask for the "Supervisor of the Day"

Website

https://www.ongov.net/dss/eaa.html

Languages

Voiance Language Helpline

Application process

Walk-in

Fees

None

Service area

Onondaga County, New York

Evaluates the need for emergency financial assistance for SSI recipients. Authorizes benefits when necessary for emergencies beyond the individual's control.

Last assured

11/25/2025

What's Here

Temporary Financial Assistance Moving Expense Assistance Rent Payment Assistance

Providing organization

ONONDAGA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Provide various programs and services to Onondaga County residents, including Adult Services, Child Support Enforcement, Public Health Insurance, SNAP, and Temporary Assistance.

If callers are in need of rent payment assistance, utility assistance, or food assistance AND they are already covered under Medicaid insurance, please encourage callers to visit HealthyAlliance.org/MyScreening to see what they qualify for. Please do not refer callers to this website if they are not already receiving Medicaid.