Brookhaven
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Local offices in Brookhaven
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Brookhaven Borough Tax Collector
2 Cambridge Road, Brookhaven, PA 19015
Help here
- Borough tax, sewer, and trash billsPay borough property taxes and applicable sewer and trash fees or ask about an unpaid bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brookhavenboro.com
Local office · City office
Brookhaven Borough Municipal Office
2 Cambridge Road, Suite 100, Brookhaven, PA 19015
Help here
- Borough services and informationVisit or call the borough office for help with local government services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brookhavenboro.com
Older adults · City office
Brookhaven Senior Groups
2 Cambridge Road, Brookhaven, PA 19015
Help here
- Senior activities and social groupsOlder residents can join local groups for activities, trips, games, and social time at the Municipal Center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brookhavenboro.com
Library · Regional office
Aston Public Library
3270 Concord Road, Aston, PA 19014
Help here
- Library servicesBrookhaven residents can use this library for reading, learning, public computers, and programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on astonlibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Brookhaven
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
Philabundance
3616 S. Galloway Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
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
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania
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 Action Agency of Delaware County
1414 Meetinghouse Road, Boothwyn, PA 19061
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Delaware County
Brookhaven is in Delaware County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Delaware County Domestic Relations
Curran Building, Second and Orange Streets, Media, PA 19063
Help here
- Child and spousal supportThe office helps establish and enforce child and spousal support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on delcopa.gov
State office
Delaware County Assistance Office, Chester
701 Crosby Street, Suite A, Chester, PA 19013
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply for or renew benefits such as SNAP, cash assistance, health coverage, and home heating help.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on delcopa.gov
State office
Delaware County Assistance Office, Darby District
845 Main Street, Darby, PA 19023
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsVisit the district office for help with state benefits and services for families.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on delcopa.gov
Human services · County office
Delaware County Department of Human Services
4990 State Road, Suite 101, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Help here
- Social and family servicesContact the department to find county programs for children, adults, and families who need support.
- Mental health and substance use servicesFind county information about mental health, intellectual disability, and drug and alcohol services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on delcopa.gov
Housing help · County office
Delaware County Housing Authority
1855 Constitution Ave., Woodlyn, PA 19094
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersContact the authority for information about public housing and housing choice vouchers.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcha1.org
Public health · County office
Delaware County Health Department
151 W. 5th St., Chester, PA 19013
Help here
- Personal health servicesVisit the health department for public health clinics and information about services for residents.
- Health information and referralsCall the Wellness Line for help finding local health information and resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on delcopa.gov
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
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