York County
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Local offices in York County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
York County Court Self-Help and Law Resource Center
45 N George Street, Judicial Center, 4th Floor, York, PA 17401
Help here
- Court self-help and legal researchGet information about court procedures and use public legal research resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yorkcountypa.gov
Human services · County office
York County Children, Youth & Families
100 W Market Street, Suite 402, York, PA 17401
Help here
- Child and family supportContact the county agency about child safety, family support, and child welfare services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yorkcountypa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
York County Area Agency on Aging
2401 Pleasant Valley Road, York, PA 17402
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ycaaa.org
Veterans · County office
York County Veterans Affairs
2401 Pleasant Valley Road, York, PA 17402
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceMeet with a county service officer for help with veterans benefits and claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yorkcountypa.gov
Emergency help · County office
York County Office of Emergency Management
120 Davies Drive, York, PA 17402
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationFind information to prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yorkcountypa.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
PA CareerLink York County
150 Roosevelt Avenue, Suite 200, York, PA 17401
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help searching for jobs, training, and career services.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scpaworks.org
State office
PennDOT York Driver License Center
South York Value Center, 2130 South Queen Street, York, PA 17403
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit for driver license services and required in-person photo or driving tests.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Library · Nonprofit
York County Libraries
159 E Market Street, York, PA 17401
Help here
- Library cards, books, and learning resourcesGet a library card and use books, digital resources, and library programs across the county.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yorklibraries.org
York County, Pennsylvania website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve York 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
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109
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
MidPenn 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
Community Progress Council
226 East College Avenue, York, PA 17403
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in York County
- Cross Roadsnot checked yet
- Dallastown
- Delta
- Dillsburg
- Dover
- East Prospect
- Fawn Grovenot checked yet
- Feltonnot checked yet
- Franklintownnot checked yet
- Glen Rock
- Goldsboro
- Hallam
- Hanover
- Jacobus
- Jeffersonnot checked yet
- Lewisberrynot checked yet
- Loganville
- Manchester
- Mount Wolf
- New Freedom
- New Salem
- North York
- Railroadnot checked yet
- Red Lion
- Seven Valleysnot checked yet
- Shrewsbury
- Spring Grove
- Stewartstown
- Wellsvillenot checked yet
- West York
- Windsor
- Winterstownnot checked yet
- Wrightsville
- Yoe
- York
- York Haven
- Yorkananot checked yet
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 South Central PA Region
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