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Emergency Services

The ECDSS Emergency Services unit will be re-locating back to 460 Main St. - 2nd floor in downtown Buffalo effective September 1, 2026. The unit is currently located on the fourth floor of Rath Building, 158 Pearl St., Buffalo. Those seeking such assistance until through 8/28/26 are directed to enter the building at the Pearl Street entrance, with the new location at 460 Main Street scheduled to be open Tuesday, 9/1/26. 

Emergency Services Application Intake is located at the Erie County Work Center - 1st floor Rath, 158 Pearl Street.

Emergency Services Benefits

Applications for Emergency Assistance may be:

 

Fax

Faxed to 716-858-6852

 

Mail

Mailed to Erie County Department of Social Services
Unit FA6/75000
P.O. Box 120
Buffalo NY 14201-0120

 

In Person

Dropped off at 158 Pearl St., fourth floor.

Please provide a reliable phone number on your application.  We will attempt to contact you the same day for an interview. 

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