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OPPORTUNITIES, ALTERNATIVES AND RESOURCES OF TOMPKINS COUNTY | OPPORTUNITIES, ALTERNATIVES AND RESOURCES

OAR serves people who have been involved in the criminal justice system. They help restore and maintain their clients inclusion in the community. In an effort to reduce recidivism they offer assistance with services such as: Meeting basic needs including food, clothing and social support Help obtain ID such as DMV non driver ID's and birth certificates. Applications for housing, employment, and financial assistance Provide safe affordable transitional housing Outreach to the encampments Referrals for medical and mental health College Initiative Upstate (CIU) - Access Higher Education as desired Partnerships with numerous community organizations

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COORDINATED ENTRY - CARES | CARES OF NY, INC

A process to ensure people experiencing or at risk of homelessness have equitable access to housing and services.

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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE - BROOME COUNTY DSS | BROOME COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Emergency aid may be available for a variety of expenses, including: shelter, moving expenses, home maintenance during illness, eviction, utility shut-off, etc. Must exhaust any other possible resources. Applicants can apply online @ mybenefits.ny.gov or in person.*After-hours (4:00 pm - 8:00 am), holidays, emergency closings and weekends*Caller identifies as homelessIf they have no place to stay tonight, refer to 911Unable to go to shelter, 911 Operator will call DSS on-call workerAn on-call worker may be able to guarantee payment until the next business day.. DSS staff should see Procedure for Code Blue Calls for direction.

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ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS - TIOGA COUNTY DSS | TIOGA COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Social Services promotes self-sufficiency by providing financial and social services to eligible County residents.Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) are SNAP recipients aged 18-64 who are able to work and don't have a dependent child in their household. They can only receive SNAP benefits for a limited time (3 months in a 36-month period) unless they meet certain work requirements or have an exemption. These work requirements generally involve working or participating in a work program for at least 20 hours per week (80 hours per month). There have been a lot of "skimming" problems with EBT cards - it is recommended that people lock their cards if they are not using them and unlock when they go to use them.Below is the link to the EBT Skimming Scam - there is a way to lock EBT cards and this link lets clients know how to do it.EBT Scam Alert | OTDA

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TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE (TA) | GREENE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Greene County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.

Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance case may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.

Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their 5-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifeltime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.

Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, help with food expenses, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.

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HOMELESS RESOURCES | LONG ISLAND COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS

Educates the public about services available to the homeless of Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Provides a hotline for housing referrals, supplies school backpacks and conducts a one day summer camp for homeless children. Provides coordinated applications to HUD for homeless funding and coordinates services to the homeless from more than 60 nonprofit organizations.

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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS), TOMPKINS COUNTY - SPECIAL SERVICES | DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS), TOMPKINS COUNTY

Fall 2025 Update- When the temperature drops below 32 degrees (including wind chill) Code blue is enacted. Contact Dept of Social Services during business hours (M-F 8:30-4:30) , if after business hours contact non emergency dispatch at 607-272-2444 to be connected to on call caseworker.The Code Blue shelter is located at 227 Cherry st Ithaca phone number is 607-252-9280Conducts emergency assessments for homeless individuals and families.Domestic Violence ServicesAssistance 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. 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. ESG- Emergency Solutions Grant: See separate program record

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TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE (TA) | SCHOHARIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Schoharie County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.

Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance case may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.

Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their 5-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifeltime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.

Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, help with food expenses, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.

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EMERGENCY SERVICES | COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS CAYUGA/SENECA

* Offers support services and programs to families in need, such as: Homeless Intervention and Case Management. Supportive Housing Program for Adults. Car Seat Distribution. Health insurance access. Personal Care Pantry. HEAP enrollment. Rapid Re-Housing of Homeless Families. Kinship Care Program. Kinship Care Support Group. Medicaid Transportation Program.

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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE/ADVOCACY - DELAWARE OPPORTUNITIES | DELAWARE OPPORTUNITIES INC.

Provides assistance in obtaining services, referrals and advocacy related to evictions, utility issues and other emergency needs.

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Temporary Financial Assistance | Yates County Department of Social Services

Provides temporary benefits and services to income eligible individuals and families with the aim of helping them become self-sufficient. Services include Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance (for single individuals or childless couples), employment and food stamp benefits. Child care subsidies are available to low income families to enable them to afford child care and continue to work. May use a registered or informal provider or a relative.

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Rental Assistance/Preventing Homelessness - Chemung County | Catholic Charities Emergency Services Center (Samaritan Center)

Provides financial assistance and supportive services for individuals and/or families who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.

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Temporary Financial Assistance | Schuyler County Department of Social Services

Provides temporary benefits and services to income eligible individuals and families with the aim of helping them become self-sufficient. Services include Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance (for single individuals or childless couples), employment and food stamp benefits. Child care subsidies are available to low income families to enable them to afford child care and continue to work. May use a registered or informal provider or a relative.

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VETERANS SERVICES | SAMARITAN DAYTOP VILLAGE

Provides three residential treatment facilities exclusively for veterans struggling with chemical dependency, post-traumatic stress disorder and other life challenges. They are located in Manhattan, Richmond Hill, Queens, and Ellenville NY. The Ellenville facility is dedicated to female veterans and offers gender-specific treatment at a safe and encouraging environment for women veterans. Also operates the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) which provides community-based housing assistance and support services for at-risk veterans and their families. These services include temporary financial assistance, housing counseling, legal service referrals, daily living services, personal financial planning and transportation services.

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Temporary Financial Assistance | Chemung County DSS

Provides temporary benefits and services to income eligible individuals and families with the aim of helping them become self-sufficient. Services include Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance (for single individuals or childless couples), employment and food stamp benefits. Child care subsidies are available to low income families to enable them to afford child care and continue to work. May use a registered or informal provider or a relative.

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Rental Assistance/Preventing Homelessness - Schuyler County | Catholic Charities of Schuyler

Provides financial assistance and supportive services for individuals and/or families who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.

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Temporary Financial Assistance | Chemung County DSS

Provides temporary benefits and services to income eligible individuals and families with the aim of helping them become self-sufficient. Services include Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance (for single individuals or childless couples), employment and food stamp benefits. Child care subsidies are available to low income families to enable them to afford child care and continue to work. May use a registered or informal provider or a relative.

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Homelessness Outreach and Support Services | Soldier On

Provides case management, referral services and temporary financial assistance to Veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.

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Building Independence for Long Term (BILT) | Steuben County Department of Social Services - Main Site

Offers services to aid those receiving assistance to build the skills, and find the resources to move off of assistance and to sustain long term stability. Aids those that are in a domestic violence situation to find housing, and additional resources to gain stability away from their abusers. Provides financial assistance to individuals and families who are facing possible homelessness including rent and utility payment assistance, rent and utility security deposit assistance, and moving expenses assistance. Help with rental and utility arrears may also be available.

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VA's National Call Center For Homeless Veterans | US Department of Veterans Affairs - Bath VA Medical Center (Admin Site)

Provides a national hotline and online chat center for veterans at risk of homelessness and their families.

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Homeless Intervention and Prevention Program | ACCORD Corporation (Admin)

Assists individuals and families who are at risk of homelessness due to an eviction notice or utility issues or help in avoiding foreclosure. Services include landlord mediation, utility company mediation, referrals, access to safe and affordable transitional housing. Households are counseled on restructuring debt, establishing reinstatement plans, foreclosure prevention strategies, loan forbearance, management of household finances, obtaining rental subsidies, landlord and renter rights, the eviction process and locating alternative housing. Financial assistance also consists of security deposit assistance, rent payment assistance, and assistance with back utilities and back rent. Transitional housing is located in Almond and is only for individuals or families who are facing homelessness.

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VA's National Call Center For Homeless Veterans | US Department of Veterans Affairs - Bath VA Medical Center (Admin Site)

Provides a national hotline and online chat center for veterans at risk of homelessness and their families.

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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS), TOMPKINS COUNTY - RENTAL SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM (RSP) | DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS), TOMPKINS COUNTY

A New York State rental assistance program offered by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and administered locally by Tompkins County DSS. It provides both homeless prevention assistance through paying back rent and rapid rehousing assistance through assisting with security deposits and paying rent in order to transition into housing.Have clients who are homeless or, at risk of homelessness, call 607-274-5337 for eligibilty screening and intake.

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