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).
BackSuffolk County Department of Social Services
P.O. Box 18100
Happauge, NY 11788
(631) 853-8326
DSS (516) 854-9100
Long Island Power Authority
1-800-490-0025
http://www.lipower.org/custserv/
American Red Cross
PO Box 745
Yaphank, NY 11980
(631)-924-6700
http://suffolkcounty.redcross.org/
EOC of Suffolk County, Inc.
475 East Main Street, Suite 206
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 289-2124
http://www.eoc-suffolk.com/
Family Service League
208 Roanoke Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-0104
http://www.fsl-li.org/contact/
Suffolk County Office for the Aging
H. Lee Dennison Building, 3rd Floor
100 Veterans Memorial Highway
Hauppauge, NY 11788-0099
(631) 853-8200
http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/departments/CountyExec/aging.aspx?dept=22
Catholic Charities
Diocese of Rockville Centre
90 Cherry Lane
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-7000
http://www.catholiccharities.cc/
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.