Wayne County
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Local offices in Wayne County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · County office
Wayne County Domestic Relations
925 Court St., Honesdale, PA 18431
Help here
- Child and spousal supportThe office helps establish, change, and enforce child and spousal support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountypa.gov
State office
Wayne County Assistance Office
15 Innovation Drive, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsResidents can apply for or renew public benefits and get help from county assistance office staff.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Wayne County Housing Authority
130 Carbondale Rd., Waymart, PA 18472
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramEligible households can apply for rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wchahousing.com
Local office · Regional office
PA 211 Northeast
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs, housing, utilities, health, and other services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on northeast.pa211.org
Human services · County office
Wayne County Human Services
The Livery Building, 314 Tenth St., Honesdale, PA 18431
Help here
- Human services information and referralsContact the county for information about local human services and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountypa.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Wayne County Behavioral & Developmental Programs and Early Intervention
648 Park St., Honesdale, PA 18431
Help here
- Behavioral health and developmental servicesResidents can contact the county for behavioral health, developmental disability, and early intervention services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountypa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Wayne County Area Agency on Aging
323 Tenth St., Honesdale, PA 18431
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency for help finding local aging services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.waynecountypa.gov
Veterans · County office
Wayne County Department of Veterans Affairs
323 Tenth St., Second Floor, Honesdale, PA 18431
Help here
- Veterans servicesVeterans can contact the county representative for help with veterans services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on planning.waynecountypa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Wayne County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationResidents can get information about preparing for emergencies and local hazards.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountypa.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
PA CareerLink Wayne County
650 1/2 West Park St., Honesdale, PA 18431
Help here
- Job search and career helpJob seekers can get help with job searches, applications, resumes, and career planning.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wpworkforce.org
State office
PennDOT Honesdale Driver License Center
18 Collan Park, Honesdale, PA 18431
Help here
- Driver license and photo servicesVisit the center for driver license, photo, and other in-person PennDOT services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Library · Regional office
Wayne Library Alliance
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use the alliance website to find library services and locations across Wayne County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynelibraries.org
Wayne County, Pennsylvania website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wayne 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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and NE Pennsylvania
6969 Silver Crest Road, Nazareth, PA 18064
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
North Penn Legal Services, Inc.
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
Trehab Inc
P.O. Box 366, Montrose, PA 18801-1220
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Wayne 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 Northeast
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