Montrose

Local offices in Montrose

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

• 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

• Utilities · Regional office

  Montrose Municipal Authority

  237 Ritztex Road, Montrose, PA 18801

  Help here

  • Sewer service and billsContact the authority for sewer service questions and to pay your sewer bill.Read more
  Call 570-278-2618DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Montrose Borough Office

  89 Cherry Street, Montrose, PA 18801

  Help here

  • Borough servicesVisit or call the borough office for help with borough services and records.
  Call 570-278-2442DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Nonprofit

  Susquehanna County Library, Montrose

  458 High School Road, Montrose, PA 18801

  Help here

  • Library materials and programsVisit the library to borrow books and other materials or use its public programs.
  Call 570-278-1881DirectionsWebsite

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

Montrose Borough website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Montrose

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

Offices for all of Susquehanna County

Montrose 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

• 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

• Library · Nonprofit

  Susquehanna County Historical Society & Free Library Association

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use computers, and get help with research and learning.
  Call 570-278-1881Website

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

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