Clarion
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Local offices in Clarion
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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org
Housing authority · County office
Clarion County Housing Authority
8 West Main Street, Clarion, PA 16214
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about housing assistance and applications.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on clarionhousing.com
Local office · City office
Clarion Borough Office
1400 East Main Street, Clarion, PA 16214
Help here
- Borough servicesContact the borough office about local government services and questions.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on clarionboro.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
PA CareerLink Clarion County at Clarion Mall
Clarion Mall, 22631 PA-68, Clarion, PA 16214
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, resumes, training, and other career services at the weekly public access location.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nwpajobconnect.org
State office · State office
PennDOT Clarion Driver License Center
Clarion Mall, 22631 Route 68, Suite 50, Clarion, PA 16214
Help here
- Driver license and photo servicesVisit for driver license and photo ID services, including license exams.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Library · Nonprofit
Clarion Free Library
644 Main Street, Clarion, PA 16214
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use library resources, and attend programs at the library.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on clarionfreelibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Clarion
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania
1507 Grimm Drive, Erie, PA 16501
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
Summit Legal Aid
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, Inc
105 Grace Way, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Clarion County
Clarion is in Clarion County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Clarion County Assistance Office
71 Lincoln Drive, Clarion, PA 16214
Help here
- Cash, food, and medical assistanceApply for SNAP, cash assistance, Medical Assistance, or help with heating costs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Clarion County Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities/Early Intervention
214 South Seventh Avenue, Clarion, PA 16214
Help here
- Mental health and developmental disability servicesContact the county office to ask about mental health, developmental disability, and early intervention services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Human services · County office
Clarion County Children & Youth Services
214 South 7th Avenue, Suite B, Clarion, PA 16214
Help here
- Children and youth servicesContact the county agency for help with child safety, family support, and child welfare concerns.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Clarion Area Agency on Aging
16 Venture Lane, Clarion, PA 16214
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, transportation, Medicare counseling, and other local support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clarionaging.com
Veterans · County office
Clarion County Veterans Affairs
330 Main Street, Room 109, Clarion, PA 16214
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for county, state, and federal benefits for veterans and their families.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.clarion.pa.us
Emergency help · County office
Clarion County Office of Emergency Services
421 Madison Road, Clarion, PA 16214
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationContact the county office for local emergency preparedness information and assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.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