East Stroudsburg

Local offices in East Stroudsburg

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

• Local office · City office

  East Stroudsburg Borough Office

  24 Analomink Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

  Help here

  • Borough services and water and sewer billsVisit or contact the borough office for borough services and to pay water or sewer bills.
  Call 570-421-8300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  PA 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with needs such as food, housing, utilities, health care, and jobs.Read more
  Website

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

• Library · Regional office

  Library of the Smithfields

  5200 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302

  Help here

  • Public libraryVisit the branch to use library services and materials.
  Call 570-223-1881DirectionsWebsite

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

East Stroudsburg Borough website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve East Stroudsburg

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

Offices for all of Monroe County

East Stroudsburg is in Monroe County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Monroe County Assistance Office

  1972 West Main Street, Suite 101, Stroudsburg, PA 18360

  Help here

  • Public benefitsResidents can apply for food, cash, health coverage, and heating assistance at this state office.Apply online
  Call 570-424-3030DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Monroe County

  1055 West Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360

  Help here

  • Affordable housingThe authority offers public housing and other affordable housing programs for eligible residents.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 570-421-7770DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Carbon-Monroe-Pike Mental Health & Developmental Services

  724 Phillips Street and 732 Phillips Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360

  Help here

  • Mental health and developmental servicesThe office connects people with mental health and developmental disability services.
  Call 570-421-2901DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  PA CareerLink Monroe County

  Route 611, Merchants Plaza, Tannersville, PA 18372

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesJob seekers can get help finding work, training, and career services.Read more
  Call 570-620-2850DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Public Libraries of Monroe County Pennsylvania

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can find their local library and access books, learning resources, and online services.Read more
  Website

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

Everything in Monroe 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