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HEAP benefit payments to those in St. Lawrence County can be as high as $625

Posted 2/15/15

The amount of money available for the regular HEAP program benefit is about the same as last year, with a maximum of $625 for oil, kerosene and propane, and $400 for natural gas and electricity for …

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HEAP benefit payments to those in St. Lawrence County can be as high as $625

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The amount of money available for the regular HEAP program benefit is about the same as last year, with a maximum of $625 for oil, kerosene and propane, and $400 for natural gas and electricity for heat, according the St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services.

Money for heating-related emergencies, such as running out of fuel or an electric power disconnect, is at a flat rate of $140 this year.

The amount of an emergency benefit is based on income, household size, and available resources, all of which have to be checked.

The number to apply for heating help is 379-2303.

For those in need of other assistance or looking to provide some, a list of local charities and non-profits follows:

• Canton Area: Canton Neighborhood Center 386-3541; Pierrepont Neighborhood Center 386-8311; Canton Church and Community Program 386-3534; Colton Neighborhood Center – 262-3175

• Potsdam Area: Potsdam Neighborhood Center - 265-3920; Parishville Neighborhood Center - 265-6180; Helping Hands of Potsdam – 268-0633; Outreach program Norwood-Norfolk - 384 4818; Ministries of the North Country – 322-4271

• Regional: St. Lawrence County Development Program – 386-1102; Reachout of St. Lawrence County – 265-2420; Family Champions of the North Country 1-518-359-9110; St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services - 379-2111; North Country Pre-natal/Para-natal Council - 788-8533 ext. 231