DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS), TOMPKINS COUNTY - ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES | DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS), TOMPKINS COUNTY
320 West Martin Luther King Junior/state Street, Ithaca City, NY 14850
Eligibility
18+ with a disability
Hours
Mon 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tue 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wed 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thu 8:30am - 4:30pm
Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
(607) 274-5323
Voice·
Main | Main Line
(844) 697-3505
Voice·
Toll-Free | To report adult abuse
(855) 373-2122
Voice·
Toll-Free | To report abuse of adults in New York State programs or facilities
Languages
AT&T Language Line Service Available
Application process
There is no application process
Fees
Free
Service area
Tompkins County, New York
investigates reports of abuse and neglect of adults provides financial management, case management and coordination with community resources for at-risk adultsIf you are concerned about a family member or friend, and are looking for assistance, we urge you to call Protective Services for Adults at the Tompkins County Department of Social Services for information and support at (607) 274-5323.After hours protective services, 607-272-2444. Answered by Tompkins County Sheriff's Department; callers asked to leave name and phone number for callback from DSS on-call worker.
Last assured
04/29/2026
Providing organization
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS), TOMPKINS COUNTY
Assistance to persons with emergency need for housing and/or food or are victims of domestic violence. Determines eligibility and refers those eligible to appropriate services. processes referrals from Rescue Mission to determine eligibility for staying in the shelter conducts home studies to determine eligibility for public assistance applicants under 18 living on their own administers Housing First, helping homeless families and individuals obtain housing that otherwise might be unaffordable.(see Social Services Department, T.C., Housing First/STEPH for details) one-time furniture vouchers. If furniture is destroyed by fire, flood, etc, additional voucher can be obtained if individual applies and is determined income-eligible for DSS services.Email addresses specific to caseworkers.Applicants denied benefits can request fair hearings by calling the Office of Administrative Hearings, 800-342-3334.To determine eligibility and submit an application online, go to www.mybenefits.ny.gov