St. Lawrence County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in St. Lawrence County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for Canton, Ogdensburg, and Potsdam area residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in St. Lawrence County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible St. Lawrence County residents supplement their food budget each month using an EBT card. St. Lawrence County DSS is housed in the Harold B. Smith County Office Building at 6 Judson Street in Canton. Emergency applicants are interviewed the same day they apply.
Apply at mybenefits.ny.gov — easiest option for St. Lawrence County residents to determine eligibility and apply.
Visit the Harold B. Smith County Office Building at 6 Judson Street, Canton during normal business hours Mon–Fri.
Applicants with an emergency are interviewed the same day — enabling faster access to SNAP, TA, and HEAP benefits.
If approved, SNAP benefits are loaded monthly onto your EBT card for eligible grocery purchases.
SNAP Income Guidelines 2026
| Household Size | Monthly Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $1,580 |
| 2 people | $2,137 |
| 3 people | $2,694 |
| 4 people | $3,250 |
| 5 people | $3,807 |
| Each additional | + $557 |
🏥 Medicaid in St. Lawrence County
Medicaid in St. Lawrence County covers physician, dental, inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, home care, prescriptions, and rehabilitative services. Some applicants now apply on NY State of Health; others may use a paper Access NY Health Care application at the Canton office. In-home personal care is also available through Medicaid for those who meet eligibility requirements.
Apply through NY State of Health at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or contact the Canton office at (315) 379-2111 to determine how you should apply.
Fill out an Access NY Health Care Application and bring or mail it to 6 Judson Street, Canton NY 13617.
For changing plans or finding participating providers — call the Canton office at (315) 379-2212 or Maximus at (800) 505-5678.
To receive Medicaid-funded personal care, call the NY Independent Assessor (NYIA) at (855) 222-8350 to schedule an assessment.
- Physician, dental, inpatient, outpatient services
- Long-term care and nursing home services
- Community-based home care services
- Prescription drugs and rehabilitative services
- In-home personal care assistance
- Children’s preventive care
🏠 Housing Assistance
St. Lawrence County residents may qualify for emergency housing and Temporary Assistance housing programs. Emergency applicants are interviewed the same day they apply — enabling faster access to housing help with less travel required.
Apply at 6 Judson Street, Canton — emergency applicants are interviewed the same day to enable faster access to services.
Temporary Assistance provides financial help for basic needs including shelter — call (315) 379-2111 for eligibility.
Call 2-1-1 for after-hours emergency housing and shelter assistance in St. Lawrence County.
Harold B. Smith County Office Building
6 Judson Street, Canton, NY 13617
Phone: (315) 379-2111
Emergency: Same-day interview available
💵 Cash Assistance
St. Lawrence County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance. The Employment Unit helps TA applicants and recipients become self-sufficient through work experience programs, training, and job assistance. An SSI/SSDI Unit helps clients apply for and appeal federal disability programs.
⚡ Utility Help in St. Lawrence County
St. Lawrence County residents may qualify for help paying heating costs through HEAP. Those who qualify for Temporary Assistance may also receive HEAP benefits. Apply online at mybenefits.ny.gov or at the Canton office at 6 Judson Street.
- LIHEAP — federal heating assistance
- Emergency HEAP — if fuel runs out
- Heating equipment repair/replacement
- Weatherization assistance
- 2-1-1 for emergency utility help