Stoystown

Local offices in Stoystown

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

• 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

• Utilities · Regional office

  Somerset Township Municipal Authority, Reading Mines/Stoystown Water System

  2209 North Center Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501

  Help here

  • Water service and billingContact the authority about water service and bills for the Stoystown water system.
  Call 814-445-5842DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Stoystown Borough Office

  141 Forbes St., Stoystown, PA 15563

  Help here

  • Borough services and recordsContact the borough office for local government services and public records.
  Call 814-893-5078DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on openrecords.pa.gov

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Stoystown first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Mobile pantry

  The People's Food Pantry

  Community Empowerment Association

  55 miles from the center of Stoystown

  7120 Kelly Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

  Hours

  • Tue11 AM to 1 PM (2nd of the month)

  Who can come: Community

  What to bring: First come, first serve.

  Call 412-371-3689DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on ceapittsburgh.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Stoystown

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

Job help near Stoystown

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Stoystown. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - Somerset County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  8.1 miles away

  6022 Glades Pike, Suite 100, Somerset, PA 15501-1461

  Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm Mon - Thursday and Friday 9:00am to 4pm

  Call 814-445-4161DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Somerset County Office of Veterans Services

  9.2 miles away

  300 North Center Avenue, Ste. 380, Somerset, PA 15501

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm, closed daily from 12:00pm-1:00pm

  Call 814-445-1551Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on July 22, 2026

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - Cambria County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  16 miles away

  248 Main Street, Suite 100, Johnstown, PA 15901

  Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm Mon - Thursday and Friday 9:00 am to 4:00pm

  Call 814-534-2500DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 5, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Somerset County

Stoystown is in Somerset County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Somerset County Domestic Relations

  300 North Center Avenue, Suite 200, Somerset, PA 15501

  Help here

  • Child and spousal supportThe office helps establish and enforce support orders and determine support obligations.Apply online
  Call 814-445-1440DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.somerset.pa.us

• State office

  Somerset County Assistance Office

  164 Stayrook Street, Somerset, PA 15501

  Help here

  • Benefits applications and supportVisit or call to apply for state benefits and get help with an application.Apply online
  Call 814-443-3681DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Bedford-Somerset Developmental and Behavioral Health Services, Somerset Office

  The Bennett Building, 245 West Race Street, Somerset, PA 15501

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesContact the office for behavioral health support and referrals to services.
  Call 814-443-4891DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dbhs.co

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Somerset County Law Library

  111 East Union Street, Suite 50, Somerset, PA 15501

  Help here

  • Public law libraryThe public may use the library's legal books and materials inside the library.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.somerset.pa.us

• Human services · County office

  Somerset County Children and Youth Services

  300 North Center Avenue, Suite 220, Somerset, PA 15501

  Help here

  • Child safety and family supportThe office investigates concerns about child safety and connects families with support to help keep children safe.
  Call 814-445-1661DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.somerset.pa.us

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of Somerset County

  1338 South Edgewood Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501

  Help here

  • Aging servicesThe agency connects older adults and adults with functional needs to services that support independent living.
  Call 814-443-2681DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Somerset 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