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Local offices in Johnstown
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Cambria County Assistance Office
729 Goucher Street, Johnstown, PA 15905
Help here
- Benefits applicationsVisit or call to apply for benefits such as food, cash, and medical assistance.Apply online
- LIHEAPAsk the office about help paying home heating bills.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org
Housing help · Regional office
Johnstown Housing Authority
501 Chestnut Street, Johnstown, PA 15906
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable public housing if your household meets the income rules.
- Housing Choice VoucherContact the authority for information about its Section 8 voucher program.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jhaonline.org
Utilities · City office
City of Johnstown Bill Payment
401 Main Street, Johnstown, PA 15901
Help here
- Pay a city billUse the city bill payment page to find payment options for city bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on johnstownpa.gov
Older adults · County office
Johnstown Senior Center
550 Main Street, Johnstown, PA 15901
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesAdults age 60 and older can visit for meals and social activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cambriacountypa.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
PA CareerLink Cambria County
248 Main Street, Suite 100, Johnstown, PA 15901
Help here
- Job search and trainingGet help searching for jobs, building a resume, and finding training.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sapdc.net
Library · County office
Cambria County Library
248 Main Street, Johnstown, PA 15901
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use public computers, or get help with information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cclsys.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
401 Main Street, Johnstown, PA 15901
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and information.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on johnstownpa.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Johnstown
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
1 North Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Summit Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership of Cambria
516 Main Street, Johnstown, PA 15901
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Johnstown
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 - Cambria County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
0.2 miles away
248 Main Street, Suite 100, Johnstown, PA 15901
Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm Mon - Thursday and Friday 9:00 am to 4:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 5, 2026
Youth and reentry program
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Alleghenies
For young people
1.9 miles away
540-542 Central Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902
Unemployment benefits in Pennsylvania
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Southern Alleghenies Workforce Development Board
3 Sheraton Drive, Altoona, PA 16601
Workforce board
Pennsylvania Workforce Development Board
651 Boas Street, Room 514, Harrisburg, PA 17121
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 Cambria County
Johnstown is in Cambria County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Cambria County Domestic Relations Section
236 Jamesway Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931
Help here
- Child and spousal supportGet help establishing paternity and setting up or enforcing child and spousal support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cambriacountypa.gov
State office
Cambria County Assistance Office
729 Goucher Street, Johnstown, PA 15905
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or get help with state benefits, including food, cash, medical assistance, and heating assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Cambria County Behavioral Health & Developmental Supports Program
110 Franklin Street, Suite 300, Johnstown, PA 15901
Help here
- Behavioral health and developmental supportsGet case management and help connecting to behavioral health and developmental support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cambriacountypa.gov
State office
Cambria County State Health Center
184 Donald Lane, Suite 1, Johnstown, PA 15904
Help here
- Public health servicesGet eligible immunizations, testing and treatment for some infections, and health education and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Human services · County office
Cambria County Children and Youth Services
110 Franklin Street, Suite 400, Johnstown, PA 15901
Help here
- Child safety and family servicesContact the office about child abuse or neglect concerns and services for children and families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cambriacountypa.gov
Older adults · County office
Cambria County Area Agency on Aging
110 Franklin Street, Suite 400, Johnstown, PA 15901
Help here
- Aging services and supportGet help with care management, meals, caregiver support, benefits counseling, and other services for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cambriacountypa.gov
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
Talk to a person
- PA 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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