West York

Local offices in West York

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

• Local office · City office

  Borough Finance and Administrative Center

  1381 W. Poplar Street, York, PA 17404

  Help here

  • Borough services and paymentsContact the borough about local services and pay borough invoices or refuse bills online.Read more
  Call 717-846-8889DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  September House Senior Center

  1251 W. King Street, York, PA 17404

  Help here

  • Senior activities and supportAdults can join activities, use the exercise and computer rooms, and connect with local support.
  Call 717-848-4417DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on septemberhouse.org

Borough of West York website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve West York

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

Job help near West York

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 West York. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - York County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  1.3 miles away

  150 Roosevelt Ave 2nd floor, York, PA 17401

  Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  Call 717-767-7600DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - Capitol Region

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  22 miles away

  100 N Cameron Street, Suite 101, Harrisburg, PA 17101

  Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

  Call 717-783-3270DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 20, 2026

• American Job Center

  PA CareerLink - Lancaster County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  25 miles away

  1046 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601

  Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M, T, W, Th, F. Closed first Wednesday of every other even month at 12:00pm

  Call 717-509-5613DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 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 York County

West York is in York County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  York County Domestic Relations Section

  45 N George Street, 2nd Floor, York, PA 17401

  Help here

  • Child and spousal supportGet help establishing or enforcing child and spousal support orders.Apply online
  Call 717-771-9605DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  York County Assistance Office

  130 N Duke Street, York, PA 17405-7041

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for or ask about food, medical, cash, and other public benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 717-771-1100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  York County Human Services

  100 W Market Street, Suite 401, York, PA 17401

  Help here

  • Food, housing, and transportation assistanceGet information about county programs and community agencies that may help with food, housing, and transportation.Read more
  Call 717-771-9347DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of the City of York

  31 S Broad Street, York, PA 17403

  Help here

  • Affordable housingAsk about public housing, housing vouchers, and other affordable housing options.Apply online
  Call 717-845-2601DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yorkhousingauthority.com

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  York-Adams Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Program

  100 W Market Street, Suite 301, York, PA 17401

  Help here

  • Mental health and developmental disability supportsGet help finding and arranging mental health and developmental disability services.
  Call 717-771-9618DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  York County State Health Center

  1750 North George Street, York, PA 17404

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the state health center for public health services for York County residents.
  Call 717-771-4505DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in York 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