Lackawanna County

Local offices in Lackawanna County

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

• State office · State office

  Lackawanna County Assistance Office

  200 Scranton State Office Building, 100 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503

  Help here

  • Public benefits applications and helpResidents can apply for benefits and get help with questions at the county assistance office.Apply online
  Call 570-963-4525DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org

• Housing authority · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of Lackawanna

  2019 West Pine Street, Dunmore, PA 18512

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about applying for public housing or a housing choice voucher.Apply online
  Call 570-342-7629DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hacl.org

• Human services · County office

  Lackawanna County Department of Health and Human Services

  123 Wyoming Avenue, 4th Floor, Scranton, PA 18503

  Help here

  • County human servicesThe department helps residents connect with county health and human services programs.
  Call 570-963-6781DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lackawannacounty.com

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Lackawanna County Law Library

  200 North Washington Avenue, Courthouse Basement, Scranton, PA 18503

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesResidents can use legal reference materials and ask the law librarian for research help.
  Call 570-963-6712DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lackawannacounty.com

• Older adults · County office

  Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

  123 Wyoming Avenue, 4th Floor, Scranton, PA 18503

  Help here

  • Aging services and care managementOlder adults and caregivers can ask for an assessment and help connecting to services.
  Call 570-963-6740DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lackawannaaging.org

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  PA CareerLink Lackawanna County

  135 Franklin Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesJob seekers can get help with job searches, resumes, interviews, and training options.
  Call 570-963-4671DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pacareerlinklackawanna.org

• Library · Regional office

  Lackawanna County Library System

  520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509

  Help here

  • Library cards, books, and reference helpResidents can get a library card, borrow materials, and ask for research help.Apply online
  Call 570-348-3003DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lclshome.org

Lackawanna County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lackawanna County

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

Cities and towns in Lackawanna County

• Archbald
• Blakely
• Carbondale
• Clarks Green
• Clarks Summit
• Dalton
• Dickson City
• Dunmore
• Jermyn
• Jessup
• Mayfield
• Moosic
• Moscow
• Old Forge
• Olyphant
• Scranton
• Taylor
• Throop
• Vandling

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