Forest City

Local offices in Forest City

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

• 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

• Local office · City office

  Forest City Borough Office

  535 Main Street, Forest City, PA 18421

  Help here

  • Borough servicesContact the borough office about local government services and borough business.
  • Sewer billingContact the borough sewer clerk with questions about sewer bills.Read more
  Call 570-785-3326DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on forestcityborough.com

• Library · County office

  Susquehanna County Library, Forest City Branch

  535 Main Street, Forest City, PA 18421

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library branch in the borough building for local library services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on forestcityborough.com

Forest City Borough website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Forest City

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

Job help near Forest City

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 Forest City. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Alliance (A PA CareerLink (r) Affiliate

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  12 miles away

  107 8th Street, Second Floor, Honesdale, PA 18431

  Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

  Call 570-390-7613DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 17, 2026

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - Lackawanna County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  20 miles away

  135 Franklin Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

  Call 570-963-4671DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  TREHAB Workforce Department- Susquehanna County PA CareerLink(R) Affiliate

  Also helps young people

  21 miles away

  1224 Main St., Susquehanna, PA 18847

  Hours: M-W 8am- 4pm; Thurs 8am-4pm; Closed Friday

  Call 570-853-1104DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 7, 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.

Offices for all of Susquehanna County

Forest City is in Susquehanna County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Nonprofit

  MFHS Susquehanna WIC Nutrition Center

  177 Erie Boulevard, Susquehanna, PA 18847

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition servicesEligible families can get healthy food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 570-931-0183DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Susquehanna County Domestic Relations

  31 Lake Avenue, Montrose, PA 18801

  Help here

  • Child and spousal supportGet help setting up or enforcing child or spousal support.
  Call 570-278-4600DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Susquehanna County Assistance Office

  111 Spruce Street, Montrose, PA 18801

  Help here

  • Public benefitsVisit or contact the office to apply for Pennsylvania assistance programs and get help with benefits.Apply online
  Call 570-278-3891DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc.

  220 Main Street, Unit 2, Towanda, PA 18848

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportAsk about in-home help, caregiver support, meals, and other services for older adults.
  Call 800-982-4346DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Susquehanna County Veterans Affairs

  31 Lake Avenue, Montrose, PA 18801

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and keeping important military records on file.
  Call 570-278-5955DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Susquehanna County Emergency Management Agency

  210 Public Way, Suite 3, New Milford, PA 18834

  Help here

  • Disaster preparedness and recovery informationFind local information about preparing for emergencies and reporting disaster damage.
  Call 570-278-5914DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Susquehanna 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