Hermitage
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Local offices in Hermitage
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Mercer County Assistance Office
2236 Highland Road, Hermitage, PA 16148
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit or call the office for help with state assistance programs and benefit applications.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Utilities · City office
Hermitage Sewer Billing
800 North Hermitage Road, Hermitage, PA 16148
Help here
- Sewer billsGet help with a city sewer bill or payment.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hermitage.net
Local office · City office
City of Hermitage Municipal Building
800 North Hermitage Road, Hermitage, PA 16148
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call the City Building for help with city services, questions, and payments.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hermitage.net
Older adults · County office
Shenango Valley Senior Center
220 North Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage, PA 16148
Help here
- Senior center activities and mealsAdults age 60 and older can visit for activities, programs, and meal information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mercercountyaging.org
State office
PennDOT Driver License Center at AAA
AAA, 1749 East State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148
Help here
- Driver license photo servicesGet an eligible driver's license or photo card service at the Hermitage photo center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Library · Regional office
Community Library of the Shenango Valley
11 North Sharpsville Avenue, Sharon, PA 16146
Help here
- Library materials and programsBorrow books and other materials, use digital resources, or join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on clsv.net
Parks and recreation · City office
Wheatland Community Center
71 Broadway Avenue, Hermitage, PA
Help here
- Community center and social hallAsk the City about community activities or reserving the social hall.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hermitage.net
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hermitage
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
Mercer County Food Bank
109 S Sharpsville Avenue, STE A, Suite A, Sharon, PA 16146
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
Community Action Partnership of Mercer
75 South Dock Street, Sharon, PA 16146
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Mercer County
Hermitage is in Mercer County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Mercer County Domestic Relations
121 North Pitt Street, Mercer, PA 16137
Help here
- Child and spousal supportYou can apply to start or change a child or spousal support order and get help with enforcement.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercountypa.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Mercer County Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities
8406 Sharon-Mercer Road, Mercer, PA 16137
Help here
- Mental health and disability services intakeThe department connects residents with mental health, intellectual disability, autism, and early intervention services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercountypa.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Mercer County Law Library
125 South Diamond Street, Suite 305, Mercer, PA 16137
Help here
- Public legal researchThe public can use the library’s legal research materials and computers during office hours.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercountypa.gov
Human services · County office
Mercer County Children and Youth Services
8425 Sharon-Mercer Road, Mercer, PA 16137
Help here
- Child safety and family supportThe office investigates reports of child abuse or neglect and helps families keep children safe.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercountypa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Mercer County Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
133 North Pitt Street, Mercer, PA 16137
Help here
- Aging services and referralsThe agency helps older adults find care, benefits counseling, meals, transportation, and other support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercountyaging.org
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
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