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Westchester County Department of Social Services (DSS)

Where can I get help with money? Where can I get Medicaid? Where can I get shelter placement?

Perspectives

While DSS is an important place to start for all of these needs, it is important to remember that everything is a process and takes time. Patience is a tool we have to master to get our needs met… Read more →

The Department of Social Services (DSS) can address immediate financial and social needs – from temporary to permanent housing, clothing, food stamps, financial assistance, healthcare, securing identification, etc.  DSS coordinates all placement into temporary housing. 

If you began your application for services while in the County jail or through the support of the Westchester Reentry Task Force, you must go to the DSS office in White Plains (85 Court Street) to confirm your need for services.

Generally, to get cash assistance, you will need to complete an application for temporary assistance with your local DSS office. A copy of the application is linked here.  An interview is required and a decision will be made within 30 days from the date you file your application. If you indicate that you have an emergency, a decision will be made on the day of your interview.

For those NOT in reentry, know that there are four offices in Westchester County; they are in Mount Vernon, Peekskill, White Plains, and Yonkers. The one you need to go to will be based on your town and zip code. To look up which office serves your zip code, look it up here. To find the contact person, address and hours of your site go here.

If your application for assistance is denied or has not been processed promptly, you have the right to a Fair Hearing.  More information can be found at this Frequently Asked Question list of the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (NYS ODTA).

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Department of Social Services – Mount Vernon

From the website: “The Department of Social Services provides an array of services to Westchester residents in need of help, including the areas of child support, food, housing, medical services
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This agency is located in: Mount Vernon

Department of Social Services – Peekskill

The Department of Social Services provides an array of services to Westchester residents in need of help, including the areas of child support, food, housing, medical services and home energy costs. I
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This agency is located in: Peekskill

Department of Social Services – Yonkers

From the county website: “The Department of Social Services provides an array of services to Westchester residents in need of help, including the areas of child support, food, housing, medical servi
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This agency is located in: Yonkers

Department of Social Services-White Plains Center

The Department of Social Services provides an array of services to Westchester residents in need of help, including the areas of child support, food, housing, medical services and home energy costs. I
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This agency is located in: White Plains

My Benefits Checkup

My Benefits Checkup This website is a prescreening tool for people who live in New York State to find out if they might be able to receive: Help with buying food Temporary Assistance (TA) Special tax
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This agency is located in: County-wide

Re-Entry Plus - Family Services of Westchester

Re-Entry Plus is a voluntary program provided throughout Westchester County at no charge to 20 men ages 18 and older. These men are currently on parole in New York State or were involved in the Ne
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