Centre Hall
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Local offices in Centre Hall
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Centre Hall Borough Office
134 North Hoffer Avenue, Centre Hall, PA 16828
Help here
- Borough servicesContact the borough office about local government services and borough matters.
- Water service and billsContact the borough water department to ask about water service, applications, or bills.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on centrehallborough.org
Older adults · County office
Centre Hall Senior Center
134 N. Witmer Avenue, Centre Hall, PA 16828
Help here
- Senior center activities and mealsCall or visit for senior activities, coffee, lunch, and local trips.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on supportccscc.org
Library · Regional office
Centre Hall Area Branch Library
109 West Beryl Street, Centre Hall, PA 16828
Help here
- Library servicesVisit or contact the branch to borrow books and use library resources and programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on centrecountylibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Centre Hall
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
Central Pennsylvania Community Action, Inc.
207 East Cherry Street, Clearfield, PA 16830-2316
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Centre County
Centre Hall is in Centre County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Centre County Domestic Relations Section
420 Holmes Street, Room 110, Bellefonte, PA 16823
Help here
- Child support case helpContact Domestic Relations for help with a child support case or payment questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on centrecountypa.gov
State office · State office
Centre County Assistance Office
2580 Park Center Boulevard, State College, PA 16801-3005
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply for or ask about cash, food, health care, and energy assistance benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
State office · Regional office
Home Nursing Agency WIC
270 Walker Drive, Suite 100, State College, PA 16801
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can apply for nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wic.health.pa.gov
Human services · County office
Centre County Office of Adult Services
Help here
- Basic needs and housing supportGet referrals and ask about help with housing, rent, and other basic needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on centrecountypa.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Centre County Housing Authority
602 East Howard Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823
Help here
- Affordable housing programsAsk about affordable housing options and rental assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on centrecountyhousingauthority.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
Centre County Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, Early Intervention and Drug & Alcohol
Help here
- Mental health and related servicesContact the county for mental health, intellectual disability, early intervention, and drug and alcohol services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on centrecountypa.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.
- 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
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