Edinboro

Local offices in Edinboro

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

• Utilities · City office

  Edinboro Water and Sewer

  124 Meadville Street, Edinboro, PA 16412

  Help here

  • Water and sewer accounts and billsGet help with water or sewer service, utility bills, and account changes.
  Call 814-734-1812DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on edinboro.net

• Library · County office

  Edinboro Branch Library

  413 West Plum Street, Edinboro, PA 16412

  Help here

  • Public library servicesVisit the branch to use library services and find books and other resources.
  Call 814-451-7081DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eriecountypa.gov

• Local office · City office

  Borough of Edinboro

  124 Meadville Street, Edinboro, PA 16412

  Call 814-734-1812DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on edinboro.net

Borough of Edinboro website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Edinboro

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

Offices for all of Erie County

Edinboro is in Erie County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Erie County Domestic Relations Section

  140 West Sixth Street, Erie, PA 16501

  Help here

  • Child and spousal supportFile or change a support request, establish paternity, or get help with a support order.
  Call 814-451-6151DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.eriecountypa.gov

• State office

  Erie County Assistance Office

  1316 Holland Street, Erie, PA 16512

  Help here

  • Public benefits applicationsApply for or get help with public benefits such as SNAP, cash assistance, and Medical Assistance.Apply online
  Call 814-461-2000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Erie County Housing Authority

  120 South Center Street, Corry, PA 16407

  Help here

  • Affordable housingAsk about public housing, housing choice vouchers, and other affordable housing programs.
  Call 814-665-5161DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Erie

  606 Holland Street, Erie, PA 16501

  Help here

  • Housing applicationsApply for city public housing and Section 8 housing assistance.Read more
  Call 814-452-2425DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Erie County Department of Health

  606 West Second Street, Erie, PA 16507

  Help here

  • Public health clinics and programsFind county health clinics, health information, and family health programs.
  Call 814-451-6700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Erie County Office of Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities

  154 West Ninth Street, Fourth Floor, Erie, PA 16501

  Help here

  • Mental health and intellectual disability servicesContact the office to get connected with publicly funded mental health, intellectual disability, and early intervention services.
  Call 814-451-6800DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Erie 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