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Crisis Services provide immediate help with food, rent, utilities, medical prescriptions & supplies and burials.
You must make an appointment in order to apply for crisis services.
Family Crisis Adult Access Wilda Neville-Carter, Willie Gibson Supervisor Supervisor Office: 919-560-8365 Office: 919-560-8612 Email: wcneville@durhamcountync.gov Email: wgibson@durhamcountync.gov
To learn more about services provided, eligibility, applications and referrals, click here: Program Directory (PDF)
LOW INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
LIEAP
Important Changes –Everyone that wishes to receive assistance with their energy bill must apply. No one will be automatically eligible based on households receiving Food and Nutrition Services (formally food stamps). Energy payments will now be made directly to the services provider, such as electric, gas, or oil companies during the month of application.
Applications for persons age 60 and above or disabled persons (receiving SSI, SSA, or VA disability) who are receiving services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services(DAAS) will be taken from December 1, 2011 through January 31, 2012, or until the funds are exhausted.
Note: All members of the household must be 60 years of age or older, or at least one household member must be disabled and receiving services through the DAAS. If funds remain available after January 31, 2012, any other eligible households may apply during February through the end of March.
Applications will be taken at the Community & Family Life Recreation Center at Lyon Park, 1313 Halley Street, Durham (corner of Kent and Halley Streets) beginning December 1, from 8:30 – 4:30 Monday – Friday until the funds are exhausted.
Other resources: Documents you may need when coming to your appointment for crisis services. (PDF)
External resources: How to apply for Crisis Services Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP) Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) Durham Community Resources Directory Durham Housing Authority Triangle United Way Housing for New Hope Operation Breakthrough Genesis Home Salvation Army Urban Ministries of Durham Interfaith Hospitality Network Senior PharmAssist Durham Crisis Response (Domestic Violence)
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