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Local offices in Mifflin County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · County office
Mifflin County Domestic Relations
20 North Wayne Street, Lewistown, PA 17044
Help here
- Child and family support ordersThe office establishes, changes, and enforces child and family support orders.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mifflincountypa.gov
State office
Mifflin County Assistance Office
1125 Riverside Drive, Lewistown, PA 17044
Help here
- Public benefits applications and helpApply for benefits or ask a caseworker about available help in person.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
State office · Regional office
Lewistown WIC
99 North Juniata Street, Lewistown, PA 17044
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children with nutrition support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on familyplanningplus.org
Human services · Regional office
PA 211 Contact Helpline
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or text 211 to find local help with housing, bills, food, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org
Housing help · County office
Mifflin County Housing Authority
141 S Pine Rd, Lewistown, PA 17044
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersResidents can apply for public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers through the authority.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mchousing.org
Human services · County office
Mifflin Juniata Human Services
20 North Wayne Street, Lewistown, PA 17044
Help here
- Human services information and referralsContact the department to find local help with health, income, education, and housing needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mifflincountypa.gov
State office
Mifflin County State Health Center
21 South Brown Street, Suite 2A, Lewistown, PA 17044
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesThe health center offers public health testing, prevention, and treatment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Human services · County office
Mifflin County Children and Youth Services
101 W. Third Street, Lewistown, PA 17044
Help here
- Child safety and family supportThe agency investigates reports of child abuse or neglect and connects families with help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mifflincountypa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Mifflin-Juniata Area Agency on Aging
25 Rothermel Drive, Yeagertown, PA 17099
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and their caregivers can ask about local services, benefits, meals, and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mymjrsc.com
Veterans · County office
Mifflin County Department of Veteran Affairs
20 North Wayne Street, Lewistown, PA 17044
Help here
- Veterans and eligible dependents servicesThe department provides services to county veterans and eligible dependents of deceased veterans.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mifflincountypa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Mifflin County Office of Public Safety
20 North Wayne Street, Lewistown, PA 17044
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and coordinationThe office plans for emergencies and coordinates support for responding agencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mifflincountypa.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
PA CareerLink Mifflin County
6395 SR 103 North, MCIDC Plaza, Building 58, Lewistown, PA 17044
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help searching for jobs, building a resume, and finding training.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on centralpacareerlink.org
State office
Lewistown Driver License Center
13217 Ferguson Valley Road, Yeagertown, PA 17099
Help here
- Driver licensing and photo identificationResidents can get driver license and photo ID services at the center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Library · Regional office
Mifflin County Library
Help here
- Library resources and programsResidents can use the library’s resources and take part in its programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mifflincountylibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mifflin County
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
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109
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
MidPenn Legal Services, Inc.
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
Center for Community Action
195 Drive In Lane, Everett, PA 15537
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Mifflin 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
Talk to a person
- PA 211, CONTACT Helpline
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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