Cumberland County

Local offices in Cumberland County

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

• Child support · County office

  Domestic Relations

  13 N Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013

  Help here

  • Child and family supportApply for and get help with child support, paternity, and spousal support orders.Apply online
  Call 717-240-6225DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Cumberland County Assistance Office

  33 Westminster Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013

  Help here

  • Public benefits applicationsApply for or ask about Pennsylvania public benefits, including food and cash assistance.Apply online
  Call 717-240-2700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Homeless Assistance Program

  1615 Ritner Highway, Suite 201, Carlisle, PA 17013

  Help here

  • Housing crisis assistanceAsk about case management and possible help with rent or a security deposit if you are homeless or at risk of losing housing.Apply online
  Call 717-240-7809DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Human Services

  Help here

  • Human services information and referralsFind county programs for children and youth, aging, mental health, substance use, housing, and transportation.
  Website

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Cumberland-Perry Mental Health, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, and Early Intervention

  1615 Ritner Highway, Carlisle, PA 17013

  Help here

  • Mental health services and referralsGet information and referrals for mental health services for Cumberland and Perry County residents.
  • Intellectual and developmental disability servicesAsk about services and supports for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
  Call 717-240-6320DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Cumberland County Law Library

  1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, PA 17013

  Help here

  • Law library accessUse the county law library for legal research and information about court resources.
  Call 717-240-6200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Children & Youth Services

  16 West High Street, Suite 200, Carlisle, PA 17013

  Help here

  • Child and family safety servicesGet help protecting children and supporting families when a child may be unsafe.
  Call 717-240-6120DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging & Community Services

  1615 Ritner Highway, Suite 201, Carlisle, PA 17013

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet information and help with services that support older adults and adults with disabilities to live in the community.
  • Meals and nutritionFind meal and nutrition programs for older adults.Read more
  Call 717-240-6110DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Office of Veterans Affairs & Services

  20 N Hanover Street, Suite 103, Carlisle, PA 17013

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding, preparing, and filing claims for veterans benefits.
  Call 717-240-6178DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Emergency Management

  1 Public Safety Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and response informationGet information about preparing for emergencies and the county’s disaster response plans.
  Call 717-218-2900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  PA CareerLink Cumberland County

  40 Noble Boulevard, Suite 12, Carlisle, PA 17013

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce supportGet help with resumes, interviews, job searches, and training options.
  Call 717-243-4431DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Cumberland County Library System

  400 Bent Creek Boulevard, Suite 150, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

  Help here

  • Library servicesContact the library system for help with library services, borrowing, and research questions.Read more
  Call 717-240-6175DirectionsWebsite

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

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cumberland County

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

Job help near Cumberland 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.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  PA CareerLink® Cumberland County

  Also helps young people

  0.9 miles away

  40 Noble Blvd, STE 12, Carlisle, PA 17013

  Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon - Fri

  Call 717-243-4431DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 31, 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 Cumberland County

• Camp Hill
• Carlisle
• Lemoyne
• Mechanicsburg
• Mount Holly Springs
• New Cumberland
• Newburg
• Newville
• Shippensburg
• Shiremanstown
• Wormleysburg

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