Bellefonte

Local offices in Bellefonte

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · Regional office

  PA 211

  Help here

  • Local help and service referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for needs such as food, housing, bills, and crisis support.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org

• Utilities · City office

  Bellefonte Borough Utility Billing

  301 N. Spring Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823

  Help here

  • Utility billsContact the borough to ask about utility bills and billing questions.
  Call 814-355-1501DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bellefontepa.gov

• Local office · City office

  Bellefonte Borough Office

  301 N. Spring Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823

  Help here

  • City hall and borough servicesContact the borough office for help with local government services and questions.
  Call 814-355-1501DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bellefontepa.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Bellefonte Senior Resource Center

  502 East Howard Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823

  Help here

  • Senior center programsAdults age 60 and older can visit for social, education, exercise, wellness, nutrition, travel, and recreation programs.
  Call 814-355-6720DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on centrecountypa.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  PA CareerLink Centre County

  240 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte, PA 16823

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, training, and unemployment work registration.Apply online
  Call 814-548-7587DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on centralpacareerlink.org

• Library · Regional office

  Centre County Library, Bellefonte

  200 North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its programs and resources.
  Call 814-355-1516DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on centrecountylibrary.org

Borough of Bellefonte website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bellefonte

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Bellefonte

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink Centre County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  1.7 miles away

  240 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte, PA 16823

  Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., and Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm; Thurs. 9:30am - 4:30pm

  Call 814-548-7587DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 27, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Centre County

Bellefonte is in Centre County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Centre County Domestic Relations Section

  420 Holmes Street, Room 110, Bellefonte, PA 16823

  Help here

  • Child support case helpContact Domestic Relations for help with a child support case or payment questions.
  Call 814-355-6741DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on centrecountypa.gov

• State office

  Centre County Assistance Office

  2580 Park Center Boulevard, State College, PA 16801-3005

  Help here

  • Public benefits applicationsApply for or ask about cash, food, health care, and energy assistance benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 814-863-6571DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov

• State office · Regional office

  Home Nursing Agency WIC

  270 Walker Drive, Suite 100, State College, PA 16801

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can apply for nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 814-234-8621DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wic.health.pa.gov

• Human services · County office

  Centre County Office of Adult Services

  Help here

  • Basic needs and housing supportGet referrals and ask about help with housing, rent, and other basic needs.
  Call 814-355-6768Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on centrecountypa.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Centre County Housing Authority

  602 East Howard Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823

  Help here

  • Affordable housing programsAsk about affordable housing options and rental assistance programs.
  Call 814-355-6750DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on centrecountyhousingauthority.com

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Centre County Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, Early Intervention and Drug & Alcohol

  Help here

  • Mental health and related servicesContact the county for mental health, intellectual disability, early intervention, and drug and alcohol services.
  Call 814-355-6782Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on centrecountypa.gov

Everything in Centre County

Pennsylvania programs by kind of help

These are run by Pennsylvania and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026