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Provides assistance to people who are homeless or experiencing a shelter crisis.

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

Emergency Housing Provides comprehensive services to at-risk and homeless households to promote retention and maintenance of safe, affordable housing, access to support services and provides case management. Also provides Emergency Shelter for Code Blue.Housing Services Provides housing education, counseling, and budgeting guidance for renters, homeowners and potential homeowners.Transitional Housing Provides supports and financial assistance to victims who have become homeless as a result of fleeing an abusive situation.

What "Code Blue" meansIt is an emergency plan for extremely cold weather.It is activated when temperatures, including wind chill, are expected to drop below32 for at least two consecutive hours.The plan ensures that those without shelter have a place to go to stay warm.How to get helpYou can get assistance with transportation from local law enforcement if needed.If the office is closed, you can call 911 to be connected with the Department of Social Services.Additional servicesThis can include help with clothing, food, and connecting with other resources.Case managers can also be available to help with longer-term goals like finding permanent housing.

Provides homeless single men and women who are Town of Huntington residents with temporary shelter during winter months.

What "Code Blue" means It is an emergency plan for extremely cold weather.It is activated when temperatures, including wind chill, are expected to drop below32 for at least two consecutive hours.The plan ensures that those without shelter have a place to go to stay warm. Where to find shelter YWCA: 80 Hawley St, BinghamtonYMCA of Broome County: 61 Susquehanna St, BinghamtonVolunteers of America: 320 Chenango St, BinghamtonUP Comfort Center: 42 Chenango St, BinghamtonIf shelters are full, the county may also contract with local hotels to provide rooms. How to get help If you are in need of shelter, go to one of the listed locations.You can get assistance with transportation from local law enforcement if needed.If the office is closed, you can call 911 to be connected with the Department of Social Services. Additional services The Broome County Department of Social Services (DSS) can provide additional support for those who use the shelters.This can include help with clothing, food, and connecting with other resources.Case managers can also be available to help with longer-term goals like finding permanent housing.

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

What "Code Blue" meansIt is an emergency plan for extremely cold weather.It is activated when temperatures, including wind chill, are expected to drop below32 for at least two consecutive hours.The plan ensures that those without shelter have a place to go to stay warm.How to get helpYou can get assistance with transportation from local law enforcement if needed.If the office is closed, you can call 911 to be connected with the Department of Social Services.Additional servicesThis can include help with clothing, food, and connecting with other resources.Case managers can also be available to help with longer-term goals like finding permanent housing.