Columbia County
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Local offices in Columbia County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · County office
Columbia County Domestic Relations
11 West Main Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Help here
- Child and spousal supportGet help establishing or enforcing a court order for child or spousal support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiapa.org
State office · Nonprofit
Tapestry of Health WIC, Bloomsburg
1257 Columbia Boulevard, Bloomsburg, PA
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tapestryofhealth.org
State office · State office
Columbia County Assistance Office
27 East Seventh Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815-0628
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply for or ask about state benefits, including food, cash, and health assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
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
Community action · Nonprofit
Columbia Opportunities, Inc.
Help here
- Community action programsAsk about emergency assistance, energy help, housing services, education, child care, and tax preparation.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiaopportunities.org
Housing authority · County office
Columbia County Housing & Redevelopment Authority
160 W. 6th St., Suite 101, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramAsk about rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher Program; the waiting list is currently closed to new applicants.
- Home modification and rehabilitationAsk whether you qualify for help modifying or repairing your home.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cchrapa.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Terrace Building, Danville State Hospital, Box 219-A, Danville, PA 17821
Help here
- Behavioral health and developmental servicesContact CMSU for mental health, drug and alcohol, intellectual disability, and early intervention services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cmsu.org
Human services · County office
Columbia County Children and Youth Services
11 West Main Street, Main Street County Annex, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Help here
- Child welfare servicesContact this office about child safety concerns, family support, or child welfare services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiapa.org
Older adults · Regional office
Columbia-Montour Aging Office, Inc.
702 Sawmill Road, Suite 201, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Help here
- Aging services and supportGet information and help with services that support older adults and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cmaaa15.org
Veterans · County office
Columbia County Veterans' Affairs
11 West Main Street, Main Street County Annex, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits, health care, education, housing, emergency funds, and burial benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiapa.org
Emergency help · County office
Columbia County Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management
26 West First Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and managementGet local emergency preparedness information and contact the county emergency management office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiapa.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
PA CareerLink Columbia/Montour Counties
421 Central Road, Suite 1, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, career planning, and training.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on centralpacareerlink.org
Library · County office
Columbia County Traveling Library
702 Sawmill Road, Suite 101, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use online library services, and find learning programs through the bookmobile and library branches.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on travelinglibrary.org
Columbia County, Pennsylvania website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Columbia County
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
North Penn 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 Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc.
2 East Arch Street, Suite 313, Shamokin, PA 17872
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Columbia 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
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