Elk County

Local offices in Elk County

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

• Child support · County office

  Elk County Domestic Relations Section

  250 Main Street, Ridgway, PA 15853

  Help here

  • Child and spousal supportThe office helps establish, change, and enforce child and spousal support orders.Apply online
  Call 814-772-5155DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Elk County Assistance Office

  145 Race Street, Ridgway, PA 15853

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for or get help with state benefits such as food, cash, health coverage, and home energy assistance.Apply online
  Call 814-776-1101DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Elk County Housing Authority

  424 Water Street Extension, Johnsonburg, PA 15845

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceIncome-eligible residents can ask about rental assistance and available housing programs.
  Call 814-965-2532DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Cameron-Elk Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Program

  2070 Court Street, Ridgway, PA 15853

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and developmental servicesResidents can contact the program for mental health and developmental services and referrals.
  Call 814-772-8016DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Elk County Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts

  250 Main Street, Suite 114, Ridgway, PA 15853

  Help here

  • Self-represented court informationPeople representing themselves can find court forms and information about civil and family court records.
  Call 814-776-5343DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Elk County Children & Youth Services

  300 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853

  Help here

  • Child and family servicesThe office works with families to protect children and find safe, stable homes when needed.
  Call 814-776-1553DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Elk County Office of Human Services / Area Agency on Aging

  108 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853

  Help here

  • Aging services and supportOlder adults can ask about in-home assessments, care management, protective services, and help to remain in the community.
  Call 814-776-2191DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Elk County Veterans’ Affairs

  300 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help understanding benefits and filing claims and forms.
  Call 814-776-5370DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Elk County Office of Emergency Services / 911

  131 Ridgmont Drive, Ridgway, PA 15853

  Help here

  • Emergency management and preparednessThe office plans for disasters and shares information to help residents prepare and respond.
  Call 814-776-4600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  PA CareerLink Elk County

  245 Depot Street, St. Marys, PA 15857

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesJob seekers can get help finding work, training, and other employment services.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Elk County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Elk County

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

Job help near Elk 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

  PA CareerLink - Elk County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  2.7 miles away

  245 Depot Street, St. Marys, PA 15857

  Hours: M-F 8am-4pm

  Call 814-834-2857DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 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 Elk County

• Johnsonburg
• Ridgway
• St. Marys

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