Social Services
COMMISSIONER - JENNIFER JONES
Our Mission is to Focus on the Well Being and Safety of Children, Adults
and Families through a Variety of Economic Supports and Services
The Lewis County Warming Center is open 7 pm to 7 am daily.
It is located in the basement of the Bethel Church of the Nazarene.
(7476 NYS Route 12, Lowville)
Please ring the doorbell upon arrival.
Effective August 8th our offices are temporary located at:
5960 Main Street, Glenfield, NY.
Our mailing address will remain PO Box 193, Lowville, NY.
SERVICES WE OFFER:
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Child Protective Services (CPS)
Foster Care / Preventive Services
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Social Services Fraud Investigations
Online at: www.mybenefits.ny.gov
OR
Go to www.otda.ny.gov and print off an application.
Or
Call 315-376-5400 and an application can be mailed to you.
You can submit the application and/or supporting documentation by:
- Fax: 315-376-4112
- Mail: PO Box 193 Lowville, NY 13367
- Drop box: Located at the main entrance of the Social Services Building
Supporting documentation can also be submitted through NYDocSubmit
Currently All SNAP, Temporary Assistance and HEAP application interviews may be done over the phone by request.