Clarion County

Local offices in Clarion County

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

• State office

  Clarion County Assistance Office

  71 Lincoln Drive, Clarion, PA 16214

  Help here

  • Cash, food, and medical assistanceApply for SNAP, cash assistance, Medical Assistance, or help with heating costs.Apply online
  Call 800-253-3488DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Clarion County Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities/Early Intervention

  214 South Seventh Avenue, Clarion, PA 16214

  Help here

  • Mental health and developmental disability servicesContact the county office to ask about mental health, developmental disability, and early intervention services.
  Call 814-226-4000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Clarion County Children & Youth Services

  214 South 7th Avenue, Suite B, Clarion, PA 16214

  Help here

  • Children and youth servicesContact the county agency for help with child safety, family support, and child welfare concerns.
  Call 814-226-9280DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Clarion Area Agency on Aging

  16 Venture Lane, Clarion, PA 16214

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, transportation, Medicare counseling, and other local support.
  Call 814-226-4640DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Clarion County Veterans Affairs

  330 Main Street, Room 109, Clarion, PA 16214

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for county, state, and federal benefits for veterans and their families.Read more
  Call 814-226-4000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.clarion.pa.us

• Emergency help · County office

  Clarion County Office of Emergency Services

  421 Madison Road, Clarion, PA 16214

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationContact the county office for local emergency preparedness information and assistance.
  Call 814-226-6631DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  PA CareerLink Clarion public access location

  Clarion Mall, 22631 PA 68, Clarion, PA 16214

  Help here

  • Job search and career supportGet help with job searches, training, and other career services at the scheduled public access location.
  Call 844-333-5248DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  PennDOT Clarion Driver License Center

  Clarion Mall, 22631 PA 68, Suite 50, Clarion, PA 16214

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the PennDOT location for driver license and photo identification services.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Clarion County Library System

  644 Main Street, Clarion, PA 16214

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the county library system to find books, learning resources, and library services across the county.
  Call 814-226-6340DirectionsWebsite

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

Clarion County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Clarion County

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

Job help near Clarion County

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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Clarion County. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - Oil Region

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  27 miles away

  1345 15th St, Suite 2, Franklin, PA 16323

  Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm Mon-Fri

  Call 814-678-5050DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - Armstrong County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  28 miles away

  11931 State Route 85, Suite E, Kittanning, PA 16201

  Hours: M, T, TH, Fri - 8:30-4:00; Wed - 9:30 - 4:00

  Call 724-548-5693DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 17, 2026

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - Jefferson County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  28 miles away

  602 East Mahoning St., Punxsutawney, PA 15767

  Hours: 8am - 4pm Monday-Friday

  Call 814-938-0504DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 20, 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.

Cities and towns in Clarion County

• Callensburg
• Clarion
• East Brady
• Foxburg
• Hawthorn
• Knox
• New Bethlehem
• Rimersburg
• Shippenville
• Sligo
• St. Petersburg
• Strattanville

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