Chester

Local offices in Chester

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

• State office

  Delaware County Assistance Office

  701 Crosby Street, Suite A, Chester, PA 19013

  Help here

  • Benefits applications and renewalsStaff can help you apply for or renew SNAP, cash assistance, and health coverage.Apply online
  • Heating and water bill assistanceAsk the office about applying for heating or water bill assistance.Apply online
  Call 610-447-5500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Chester Housing Authority

  1111 Avenue of the States, Chester, PA 19013

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersContact the authority for information about public housing and housing choice vouchers.Apply online
  Call 610-904-1111DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chesterha.org

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Chester Senior Center

  721 Hayes Street, Chester, PA 19013

  Help here

  • Senior meals and activitiesAdults age 50 and older can visit for meals, activities, and information about transportation.
  Call 610-497-3550DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scsdelco.org

• Local office · City office

  City of Chester City Hall

  1 Fourth Street, Chester, PA 19013

  Help here

  • City information and requestsCall the city’s main number for help finding a department or making a city request.
  Call 610-447-7700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  PA CareerLink Delaware County, Chester Office

  701 Crosby Street, Suite B, Chester, PA 19013

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, career counseling, training, and unemployment guidance.Apply online
  Call 610-447-3350DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pacareerlinkdelco.org

• Library · Nonprofit

  J. Lewis Crozer Library

  620 Engle Street, Chester, PA 19013

  Help here

  • Library resources and programsVisit the library for books, public computers, learning resources, and community programs.
  Call 610-494-3454DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crozerlibrary.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Department of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities

  1 Fourth Street, Chester, PA 19013

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsAsk about city parks, recreation programs, pool access, and permits for park events.
  Call 610-447-7774DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Chester, Pennsylvania website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Chester

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

Offices for all of Delaware County

Chester 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
  Call 610-891-4314DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 610-447-5500DirectionsWebsite

  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
  DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 610-713-2115DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 610-876-2521DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 484-276-2100DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Delaware 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