For payment assistance programs, contact your local utility, local Department of Social Service (DSS), or Office for the Aging (OFA). You can apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) at your local DSS or OFA. The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has the latest eligibility requirements for HEAP. The DSS and OFA can also provide information on other assistance programs that you may be eligible for.
For assistance with weatherization or energy efficiency, contact your local Community Action Agency, which may be able to provide you with information on the available programs. Your Community Action Agency may also be able to refer you to other sources of assistance such as Food Pantries or Shelters. For emergency services, contact your local American Red Cross Chapter.
Your utility may also have specific programs that could help you with your energy bill. Please see our utility program guide for more information on individual utility payment assistance programs.
For life-threatening emergencies, call your local emergency service provider (or 911 if available in your area).
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Albany County Department of Social Services
162 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 447-7403
TRAVELER'S AIDE SOCIETY: (518) 463-2124
National Grid
1-800-642-4272
https://www.nationalgridus.com/niagaramohawk/index.asp
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.
1-800-527-2714
http://www.cenhud.com/
American Red Cross
33 Everett Road
Albany, NY 12205
518-458-8111
http://www.redcrossneny.org/
Albany Community Action Partnership
333 Sheridan Ave.
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 463-9175
http://www.acoi.com/
United Tenants of Albany
33 Clinton Avenue
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 436-8997
http://www.unitedtenantsalbany.org
Albany County Department for Aging
162 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 447-7177
Catholic Charities
Diocese of Albany
40 N Main Ave.
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 453-6650
http://www.ccrcda.org/
This list of agencies in your county is a general directory of assistance providers and there may be additional agencies that offer service in your county. Check with your local utility, DSS, OFA,or Community Action Agency as they may be able to provide you with additional support.