Portland

Local offices in Portland

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

• Utilities · Regional office

  Portland Borough Authority

  206 Division Street, Portland, PA 18351

  Help here

  • Water service and billsContact the authority about water service, your water bill, or help using its online account portal.
  Call 570-897-6470DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Portland Borough Municipal Office

  206 Division Street, Portland, PA 18351

  Help here

  • Borough servicesContact the borough office for municipal information and resident services.
  Call 570-897-0559DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Bangor Public Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesPortland residents can use the Bangor Public Library for library services.
  Call 610-588-4136Website

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

Borough of Portland website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Portland

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

Offices for all of Northampton County

Portland is in Northampton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Northampton County Assistance Office

  201 Larry Holmes Drive, Easton, PA 18042

  Help here

  • Apply for public benefitsApply for or ask questions about cash assistance, health coverage, SNAP, and other benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 610-250-1700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Northampton County Court of Common Pleas Self Help

  Help here

  • Court self-help informationFind information and forms to help represent yourself in some court matters.
  Website

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

• Human services · County office

  Northampton County Children, Youth and Families

  Help here

  • Child and family servicesGet help with child safety, family support, foster care, and services for children in need.
  Website

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

• Older adults · County office

  Northampton County Area Agency on Aging

  2801 Emrick Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA 18020

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsGet information and referrals, care planning, meals, caregiver support, and other services for older adults.
  Call 610-829-4540DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Northampton County Office of Veterans Affairs

  2801 Emrick Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA 18020

  Help here

  • Veteran benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for benefits and services for veterans and their dependents.
  Call 610-829-4875DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Northampton 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