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Program Emergency Assistance for Adults - EAA:

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Emergency Assistance for Adults - EAA

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    Description

    The EAA Unit evaluates the need for emergency financial assistance for SSI recipients. EAA authorizes benefits when necessary for true emergencies beyond the individual’s control. Examples of emergencies are:

    • replacement of SSI checks (usually due to burglary or theft and verified with a police report)

    • provision of emergency housing and emergency moving expenses

    • damages due to catastrophes such as fires or floods.

    • An EAA funded emergency shelter allowance is also available to persons who have AIDS or

    persons who have tested positive for HIV and have an HIV-related illness provided that certain eligibility criteria are met.

    Who Is Eligible?

    Over 18, on SSI and with a financial emergency that was beyond the individual’s control.

    Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    Referral process

    Apply in person at Dept. of Social Services - Economic Security

    421 Montgomery St., 2nd Floor, Syracuse, NY 13202.

    Provider:Onondaga County Department of Social Services - Economic Security - DSS-ES
    Provider Address:421 Montgomery St, Syracuse, NY, 13202
    Areas Served:Onondaga
    Telephone:

    (315)435-2928

    43.04
    -76.14
    Last Update:7/13/2022 9:52 AM

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