DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS), TOMPKINS COUNTY - ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES | DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS), TOMPKINS COUNTY
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.There is ARPA rental assistance available through APS. The tenants must have social security of some kind and be willing to have APS be their rep payee. Call Amy Mills for eligibility screening: 607-274-5341.
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211 Tompkins Cortland
Physical Address
320 West Martin Luther King Junior/state Street, Ithaca City, NY 14850
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;
Voice
Voice
Fax
(607) 274-5666
Fax
(607) 274-5666
Eligibility
18+ with a disability
Languages
AT&T Language Line Service Available
Service area
Tompkins County, New York
Agency info
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