Mercer County

Local offices in Mercer County

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

• Child support · County office

  Mercer County Domestic Relations

  121 North Pitt Street, Mercer, PA 16137

  Help here

  • Child and spousal supportYou can apply to start or change a child or spousal support order and get help with enforcement.Apply online
  Call 724-662-3800DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Mercer County Assistance Office

  2236 Highland Road, Hermitage, PA 16148

  Help here

  • Public benefitsVisit or call the office for help with state assistance programs and benefit applications.Apply online
  Call 724-983-5000DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 211Website

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Mercer County Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities

  8406 Sharon-Mercer Road, Mercer, PA 16137

  Help here

  • Mental health and disability services intakeThe department connects residents with mental health, intellectual disability, autism, and early intervention services.
  Call 724-662-2230DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Mercer County Law Library

  125 South Diamond Street, Suite 305, Mercer, PA 16137

  Help here

  • Public legal researchThe public can use the library’s legal research materials and computers during office hours.
  Call 724-662-3800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Mercer County Children and Youth Services

  8425 Sharon-Mercer Road, Mercer, PA 16137

  Help here

  • Child safety and family supportThe office investigates reports of child abuse or neglect and helps families keep children safe.
  Call 724-662-2703DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Mercer County Area Agency on Aging, Inc.

  133 North Pitt Street, Mercer, PA 16137

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsThe agency helps older adults find care, benefits counseling, meals, transportation, and other support.
  Call 724-662-6222DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Mercer County Veterans Services

  125 South Diamond Street, Suite 114, Mercer, PA 16137

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps veterans and their families apply for benefits and obtain military records.
  Call 724-662-7511DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Mercer County Emergency Management Agency

  205 South Erie Street, Mercer, PA 16137

  Help here

  • Disaster preparedness and responseThe agency provides emergency preparedness information and coordinates disaster relief and recovery in the county.
  Call 724-662-6100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  PA CareerLink Mercer County

  217 West State Street, Cocca Building, Sharon, PA 16146

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpGet help finding jobs, preparing a resume, learning job skills, and accessing unemployment services.
  Call 724-347-9257DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  PennDOT Driver License Center, Mercer

  519B Greenville Road, Mercer, PA 16137

  Help here

  • Driver licensing servicesResidents can visit this center for driver license services and photo licensing.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Mercer County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Mercer County

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

Job help near Mercer 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 - Mercer County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  3.8 miles away

  217 West State Street, Sharon, PA 16146

  Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Mon, Tue, Thurs. & Fri.; 10:00am to 4:30pm on Wednesday

  Call 724-347-9257DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 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 Mercer County

• Clark
• Farrell
• Fredonia
• Greenville
• Grove City
• Hermitage
• Jackson Center
• Jamestown
• Mercer
• New Lebanon
• Sandy Lake
• Sharon
• Sharpsville
• Sheakleyville
• Stoneboro
• West Middlesex
• Wheatland

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