HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) is a program through Social Services which provides grants towards heating. Do not assume that you are not eligible. This year, those who earn up to $56,400. annually can get a one time emergency heating grant of $800. (after January 2009). There is also extra money available for Senior Citizens. Inquire when you apply.
Questions re: HEAP can be answered by calling 1-800-342-3009.
Eligibility for HEAP is explained further at: www.otda.state.ny.us/main/heap
Also, call the Citizens Energy Oil Heat Program in December at 1-877-563-4645 to request an application for assistance. More information regarding other heat programs are available at: www.citizensenergy.com (although many of the links are not working).
Connecticut
Call 800-842-1132 for heat emergency information and where to find services.
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Go to www.CT.gov/dss and click on the blue box "winter heating aid" on the right side
Dutchess County
Apply for HEAP in Dutchess County at:
Dutchess County Social Services. 60 Market St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Telephone: 845-486-3250
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You can also call Community Action/ Nedcorps to make an appointment for HEAP, food stamps, Medicaid and emergency grants, if they are available.
The contact for Pine Plains is Janice Helsley at 845-876-1611 ext. 103 or 845-264-4675
Address: Dutchess County Community Action. 3414 Rt. 22, Dover Plains, NY.
General # for Community Action for other towns is: 845-452-5104
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Dutchess County Heat Emergency # is 845-437-0050.
Columbia County
Apply for HEAP (heating assistance) at:
Columbia County Department of Social Services
25 Railroad Avenue. Hudson, NY 12534
Telephone: 518-828-9488
Columbia County Heat Emergency # = Sheriff's Department: 518-828-3344
For more help for those in need: The Columbia County Health Care Consortium
Telephone: 518-822-8820 or go to www.columbiahealthnet.org
*Note: If you are not a citizen, you are still eligible for some benefits through Social Services, such as food stamps and emergency Medicaid (medical insurance). Also Community Action in Dover has financial help for Dutchess County residents who are not citizens. If you have a child who was born in the United States, they are eligible for additional benefits. In Dutchess County contact Social Services or Community Action (845-876-1611 x103).
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