Watsontown

Local offices in Watsontown

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

• Human services · City office

  Watsontown Borough Food Pantry

  318 Main Street, Watsontown, PA 17777

  Help here

  • Food pantryResidents in need can get food from the pantry inside the Borough Building, which is available 24 hours a day.
  Call 570-538-1000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on watsontownpa.info

• Local office · City office

  Watsontown Borough Office

  318 Main Street, Watsontown, PA 17777

  Help here

  • Borough servicesVisit or call the Borough Office for help with borough services and local government matters.
  • Electric utility billingContact the Borough Office to pay or ask about your borough electric bill.Apply online
  Call 570-538-1000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on watsontownpa.info

Watsontown Borough website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Watsontown

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

Job help near Watsontown

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 Watsontown. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - Lycoming County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  13 miles away

  329 Pine Street, Williamsport, PA 17701

  Hours: M, T, Th, F 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 570-601-5465DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 27, 2026

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - Northumberland/Snyder/Union Counties

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  16 miles away

  225 Market Street, Third Floor, Sunbury, PA 17801

  Hours: M, Tu, Th, F 8:30am-4:30pm; W 9am-4:30pm

  Call 570-988-7300DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 19, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  PA CareerLink - Columbia/Montour County

  Also helps young people

  24 miles away

  421 Central Rd, Suite 1, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

  Hours: Mon, Thur, 8:30am - 4:30pm; Tues, Wed, Fri 8:30am - 12:30pm

  Call 570-387-6288DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 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 Northumberland County

Watsontown is in Northumberland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Northumberland County Domestic Relations Section

  320 N Second Street, Sunbury, PA 17801

  Help here

  • Child and family supportThe office helps establish and enforce financial and medical support for children and spouses.Apply online
  Call 570-988-4593DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Northumberland County Assistance Office

  320 Chestnut Street, Suite 1, Sunbury, PA 17801

  Help here

  • Public benefits applicationsResidents can apply for and ask questions about state assistance programs at this office.Apply online
  Call 570-988-5900DirectionsWebsite

  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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Northumberland County

  50 Mahoning Street, Milton, PA 17847

  Help here

  • Housing assistance applicationsResidents can apply for housing assistance at the Milton or Mount Carmel office.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 570-742-8797DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Northumberland County Behavioral Health / Intellectual & Developmental Services

  217 N Center Street, Sunbury, PA 17801

  Help here

  • Behavioral health intake and crisis helpCall or visit for behavioral health intake, case management, and crisis services.
  • Intellectual and developmental disability supportsThe county helps eligible residents with intellectual disabilities find support and services.
  • Early interventionFamilies can ask about early intervention services for children from birth through age three.
  Call 570-495-2040DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Northumberland County State Health Center

  320 Chestnut Street, Sunbury, PA 17801

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesCall the health center to ask about public health clinic services and appointments.
  Call 570-988-5513DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Northumberland 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