Suffolk County DSS government assistance programs
Working closely with the state of New York and the federal government, the Suffolk County DSS runs several assistance programs for the very low income in the county, as listed below
New York medical bills and debt collection laws
Health care providers and hospitals need to allow patients to pay for their medical bills and debts in negotiated installments. When a settlement is agreed to they can only charge a limited amount of interest on unpaid balances according to
Our Lady of Lourdes Church assistance programs Suffolk County
Struggling families can get emergency help from Our Lady of Lourdes Church. The financial assistance programs as well as free stuff is only for a limited region, namely the North Babylon, West Islip and Bay Shore region
Suffolk County mortgage assistance | foreclosure prevention
Homeowners in Suffolk County New York can contact HUD approved non-profit housing counseling agencies. The organizations offer free or reduced priced financial counseling and foreclosure prevention services for homeowners who are facing def
Long Island Project Warmth emergency energy assistance program
In an emergency, Long Island NY families may receive funds for paying heating bills from Project Warmth. This is a crisis program that was created by the United Way and is administered in both Nassau and Suffolk County NY by several non-pro
Free clothes, school supplies and furniture Nassau and Suffolk County
Free clothing closets, furniture banks and charities in Suffolk as well as Nassau County NY distribute a number of items to local families
Long Island heating bill assistance
Residents of Long Island New York can look into resources listed below that can help with paying heating bills. Programs are available from the government, non-profits, and energy companies such as Long Island Power and they cover the count
Suffolk New York emergency assistance
Suffolk County New York residents can get emergency assistance from the
Parish Outreach Center emergency assistance in Suffolk County
The mission of Parish Outreach Center is to form a collaborative network of both financial assistance as well as self-sufficiency support for vulnerable, low-income people
Family Service League Suffolk County assistance programs
The programs and resources from Family Service League are extensive. The non-profit agency offers assistance to families across Suffolk County Long Island and New York
Urban League Long Island programs
The priorities of the Urban League on Long Island is to help homeowners and tenants avoid homelessness, and also assist clients with obtaining employment or enhancing their education
Transitional housing and shelters Nassau and Suffolk County
Low income transitional housing programs and homeless shelters operate across Nassau and Suffolk County on Long Island. Families that were recently evicted or that are homeless can use the emergency housing for a place to stay, often the sa