Resource Information
Emergency Resource Guide - DSS
Resource Author/Owner/Service Provider
Albany County Department of Social Services
Description
This Emergency Resource Guide provides descriptions of the many services offered by the County Department of Social Services, as well as 24 Hour emergency resource information. Although this guide was developed by Albany County, it contains mostly statewide emergency resource information.
Publications
Categories
Abuse/NeglectCrisis ManagementDomestic ViolenceFinancial SupportsHomelessnessHousing SupportsMandated ReportingSafety for Persons with DisabilitiesSexual Acting Out/AbuseSuicidal IdeationRelated Terms
Child Care SubsidiesChild SupportDomestic ViolenceHousingMedicaidProtective ServicesSNAPSocial ServicesTANF Return toyour search results Return to
all resources
Hotlines
In an Emergency, Call 911
Looking for help in
non-emergency situations?
Call 211 or
Call 311 in New York City
NY Connects
1-800-342-9871
Suicide Crisis Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (8255) Toll Free
1-800-799-4889 TTY
Child Abuse & Maltreatment Hotline
1-800-342-3720, Toll Free
1-800-638-5163, TTD/TTY
1-800-342-3720, NY Relay
Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) Hotline
800-624-4143 Toll Free
Family/Youth Support and Peer Advocacy
Information and support for individuals and families with behavioral, emotional, physical and/or mental health challenges.
Financial Assistance
Help given to a person or organization in the form of money, loans, reduced taxes, etc.
Legal/Civil Rights/Protective Services
Information regarding the discrimination against people with physical/mental disabilities, as well as information on protective services.
Training and Technical Assistance
Planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of activities designed to achieve specific learning objectives and help resolve problems.
