Elk County
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Local offices in Elk County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · County office
Elk County Domestic Relations Section
250 Main Street, Ridgway, PA 15853
Help here
- Child and spousal supportThe office helps establish, change, and enforce child and spousal support orders.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofelkpa.gov
State office · State office
Elk County Assistance Office
145 Race Street, Ridgway, PA 15853
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or get help with state benefits such as food, cash, health coverage, and home energy assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing authority · County office
Elk County Housing Authority
424 Water Street Extension, Johnsonburg, PA 15845
Help here
- Housing assistanceIncome-eligible residents can ask about rental assistance and available housing programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elkhousing.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Cameron-Elk Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Program
2070 Court Street, Ridgway, PA 15853
Help here
- Behavioral health and developmental servicesResidents can contact the program for mental health and developmental services and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cemhmr.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Elk County Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts
250 Main Street, Suite 114, Ridgway, PA 15853
Help here
- Self-represented court informationPeople representing themselves can find court forms and information about civil and family court records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofelkpa.gov
Human services · County office
Elk County Children & Youth Services
300 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853
Help here
- Child and family servicesThe office works with families to protect children and find safe, stable homes when needed.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofelkpa.gov
Older adults · County office
Elk County Office of Human Services / Area Agency on Aging
108 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853
Help here
- Aging services and supportOlder adults can ask about in-home assessments, care management, protective services, and help to remain in the community.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofelkpa.gov
Veterans · County office
Elk County Veterans’ Affairs
300 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help understanding benefits and filing claims and forms.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofelkpa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Elk County Office of Emergency Services / 911
131 Ridgmont Drive, Ridgway, PA 15853
Help here
- Emergency management and preparednessThe office plans for disasters and shares information to help residents prepare and respond.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofelkpa.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
PA CareerLink Elk County
245 Depot Street, St. Marys, PA 15857
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesJob seekers can get help finding work, training, and other employment services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcesolutionspa.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Elk 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
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
Northwestern Legal Services
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
Northern Tier Community Action Corporation
135 West 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Elk 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 Northwest
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