Shippensburg

Local offices in Shippensburg

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

• Local office · City office

  Shippensburg Borough Office

  111 N. Fayette Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257

  Help here

  • Borough office servicesVisit or contact the borough about local services, permits, and municipal questions.
  • Water, sewer, and utility billsPay water and sewer bills online or in person at the borough office.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 717-532-2147DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on borough.shippensburg.pa.us

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Branch Creek Place (Shippensburg Area Senior Center)

  115 N. Fayette Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257

  Help here

  • Senior center meals and programsAdults age 50 and older can come for meals, social activities, and health and learning programs.Read more
  Call 717-300-3563DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Jeffrey W. & Jo Anne R. Coy Public Library of Shippensburg

  73 W. King Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials or take part in library programs.
  Call 717-532-4508DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.cumberlandcountylibraries.org

Shippensburg Borough website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Shippensburg

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

Offices for all of Cumberland County

Shippensburg is in Cumberland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Domestic Relations

  13 N Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013

  Help here

  • Child and family supportApply for and get help with child support, paternity, and spousal support orders.Apply online
  Call 717-240-6225DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Cumberland County Assistance Office

  33 Westminster Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013

  Help here

  • Public benefits applicationsApply for or ask about Pennsylvania public benefits, including food and cash assistance.Apply online
  Call 717-240-2700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Homeless Assistance Program

  1615 Ritner Highway, Suite 201, Carlisle, PA 17013

  Help here

  • Housing crisis assistanceAsk about case management and possible help with rent or a security deposit if you are homeless or at risk of losing housing.Apply online
  Call 717-240-7809DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Human Services

  Help here

  • Human services information and referralsFind county programs for children and youth, aging, mental health, substance use, housing, and transportation.
  Website

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Cumberland-Perry Mental Health, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, and Early Intervention

  1615 Ritner Highway, Carlisle, PA 17013

  Help here

  • Mental health services and referralsGet information and referrals for mental health services for Cumberland and Perry County residents.
  • Intellectual and developmental disability servicesAsk about services and supports for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
  Call 717-240-6320DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Cumberland County Law Library

  1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, PA 17013

  Help here

  • Law library accessUse the county law library for legal research and information about court resources.
  Call 717-240-6200DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Cumberland 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