Burnham

Local offices in Burnham

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Burnham Borough Municipal Building

  200 First Avenue, Burnham, PA 17009

  Help here

  • Borough servicesVisit or call the borough office about borough services and local government matters.
  • Sewer billingGet information about your quarterly borough sewer bill and report account changes to the borough office.Read more
  Call 717-248-2692DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on burnhamborough.net

Burnham Borough website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Burnham

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

Offices for all of Mifflin County

Burnham is in Mifflin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Mifflin County Domestic Relations

  20 North Wayne Street, Lewistown, PA 17044

  Help here

  • Child and family support ordersThe office establishes, changes, and enforces child and family support orders.
  Call 717-248-3955DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mifflincountypa.gov

• State office · State office

  Mifflin County Assistance Office

  1125 Riverside Drive, Lewistown, PA 17044

  Help here

  • Public benefits applications and helpApply for benefits or ask a caseworker about available help in person.Apply online
  Call 717-248-6746DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov

• State office · Regional office

  Lewistown WIC

  99 North Juniata Street, Lewistown, PA 17044

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children with nutrition support.Read more
  Call 717-248-5339DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on familyplanningplus.org

• Human services · Regional office

  PA 211 Contact Helpline

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or text 211 to find local help with housing, bills, food, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org

• Housing authority · County office

  Mifflin County Housing Authority

  141 S Pine Rd, Lewistown, PA 17044

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersResidents can apply for public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers through the authority.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 717-248-2624DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mchousing.org

• Human services · County office

  Mifflin Juniata Human Services

  20 North Wayne Street, Lewistown, PA 17044

  Help here

  • Human services information and referralsContact the department to find local help with health, income, education, and housing needs.
  Call 717-242-5452DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mifflincountypa.gov

Everything in Mifflin 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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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