Fax a completed application to: (631) 853-8969 or 853-8822 or; File an application online at: Mybenefits.ny or; File a completed application in person at any of the four HEAP service centers: Southwest Center, 2 South 2nd St.
To qualify, seniors must be 65 years of age or older and meet cedain income limitations and requirements as set by the local taxing district. status, residency and occupancy, and income. apply, you must provide satisfactory proof of age, such as a bifth cerlificate or baptismal certificate.
The Town of Islip considers persons 60 years of age and older a Senior Citizen.
Housing Choice Voucher Programs - CDC manages the distribution of over $34 million in annual rent subsidies for Suffolk County residents. CDC assists eligible families to rent decent, safe, and sanitary housing from the private rental housing market. Currently the waiting list for this program is closed.
In-Home Elderly Support Services As mentioned, home health care is one of the most requested services, offering a range of benefits, including personalized care tailored to the individual's needs.
SWEP. The Suffolk Works Employment Program (SWEP) helps Temporary Assistance applicants and recipients obtain the skills they need to find employment. Once employed, families can receive help with childcare and other work-related expenses.
EISEP assists older people (aged 60 and older) who need help with everyday activities to take care of themselves (such as dressing, bathing, personal care, shopping, and cooking), want to remain at home, and are not eligible for Medicaid.