Potter County
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Local offices in Potter County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Potter County Human Services
1 North Main Street, 3rd Floor, Gunzburger Building, Coudersport, PA 16915
Help here
- Social services and referralsGet help with social services, case management, food, shelter, and transportation.
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesGet help finding mental health and substance use assessments, treatment, and crisis support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.pottercountypa.gov
Child support · County office
Potter County Domestic Relations
1 North Main Street, Coudersport, PA 16915
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help locating a parent, establishing or changing a support order, and enforcing an order.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pottercountypa.gov
State office
Potter County Assistance Office
296 Route 6 West, Coudersport, PA 16915
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply for public benefits and get help with applications and renewals.Apply online
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org
Housing help · County office
Potter County Housing Authority
104 Market Street, Coudersport, PA 16915
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceAsk about affordable housing and rental assistance programs for eligible residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pottercountypa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Potter County Human Services Area Agency on Aging
1 North Main Street, 3rd Floor, Coudersport, PA 16915
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults and their families can get information, referrals, and help addressing abuse or neglect.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.pottercountypa.gov
Veterans · County office
Potter County Veterans Affairs
24 Maple View Lane, Suite 2, Coudersport, PA 16915
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits, including health care, education, housing, and pension benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pottercountypa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Potter County Department of Emergency Services
20 Mockingbird Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915
Help here
- Emergency managementGet information about county emergency planning and disaster response coordination.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pottercountypa.gov
Jobs and training · State office
PA CareerLink Potter County
279 Route 6 West, Coudersport, PA 16915
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help searching for jobs, building a resume, and finding training opportunities.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcesolutionspa.com
Library · Regional office
Potter-Tioga Library System
106 East Main Street, Knoxville, PA 16928
Help here
- Library resourcesFind books, library materials, and shared resources through the Potter-Tioga library system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pottertiogalibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Potter 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
Northwestern Legal Services
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
Northern Tier Community Action Corporation
135 West 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Potter 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
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.
Call 988Text 988