Bowmanstown

Local offices in Bowmanstown

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 · City office

  Bowmanstown Borough Authority

  490 Ore Street, Bowmanstown, PA 18030

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and garbage billsContact the authority about water service and water, sewer, or garbage bills.
  Call 610-852-2289DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Bowmanstown Borough Office

  490 Ore Street, Bowmanstown, PA 18030

  Help here

  • Borough servicesContact the borough office about local government services and resident questions.
  Call 610-852-2455DirectionsWebsite

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

Bowmanstown Borough website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bowmanstown

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

Offices for all of Carbon County

Bowmanstown is in Carbon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Carbon County Domestic Relations Office

  76 Susquehanna Street, 2nd Floor, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

  Help here

  • Child supportGet help filing for child support, establishing parentage, or enforcing a support order.Apply online
  Call 570-325-2681DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Carbon County Assistance Office

  101 Lehigh Drive, Suite A, Lehighton, PA 18235

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for or get help with SNAP, cash assistance, medical assistance, and energy assistance.Apply online
  Call 610-577-9020DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol Commission, Carbon County Office

  430 South 7th Street, Lehighton, PA 18235

  Help here

  • Drug and alcohol servicesContact the office for help finding substance use treatment and recovery support.
  Call 610-377-5177DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cmpda.cog.pa.us

• Older adults · County office

  Carbon County Area Agency on Aging

  401 Delaware Avenue, 3rd Floor, Palmerton, PA 18071

  Help here

  • Aging servicesGet information and help with services for older adults and their caregivers.
  Call 610-824-7830DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Carbon County Department of Veterans Affairs

  76 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

  Help here

  • Veteran benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and county assistance.
  Call 570-325-3986DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Carbon County Emergency Management Agency

  1264 Emergency Lane, Nesquehoning, PA 18240

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessContact the county agency for information about preparing for and responding to emergencies.
  Call 570-325-3097DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Carbon 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