Birmingham

Local offices in Birmingham

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

• Local office · City office

  Birmingham Borough Office

  Help here

  • Borough information and administrationContact the borough secretary for help with borough questions and local government matters.
  Call 570-484-1112Website

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Birmingham

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

Offices for all of Huntingdon County

Birmingham is in Huntingdon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Center for Community Action, Huntingdon Office

  510 Washington Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652

  Help here

  • Community and family assistanceAsk about local help with housing, food, utilities, and other basic needs.
  Call 814-643-4202DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on centerforcommunityaction.org

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of Huntingdon

  100 Federal Drive, Mount Union, PA 17066

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental vouchersContact the housing authority about public housing and rental assistance vouchers.
  Call 814-542-2531DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Huntingdon County Government

  233 Penn Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652

  Help here

  • County government informationContact the county for help finding county departments and offices.
  Call 814-643-3091DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Huntingdon County Children’s Services

  412 Penn Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652

  Help here

  • Child safety and family supportGet help with child safety concerns, family support, foster care, or adoption.
  Call 814-643-3270DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Huntingdon-Bedford-Fulton Area Agency on Aging, Huntingdon Office

  307 10th Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652

  Help here

  • Services for older adults and caregiversGet information about meals, transportation, in-home support, and other services for older adults.
  Call 814-643-5115DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hbfaaa.org

• Veterans · County office

  Huntingdon County Veterans Affairs

  Courthouse Annex I, Suite 2, 205 Penn Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and recordsGet help with veterans benefits, military records, burial benefits, and emergency assistance.
  Call 814-643-1360DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Huntingdon 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