Shinglehouse

Local offices in Shinglehouse

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

• Local office · City office

  Shinglehouse Borough Office

  Help here

  • Borough servicesContact the borough office for help with local government services and resident questions.
  • Water and sewer billsResidents can pay water and sewer bills online and contact the borough about utility service.Read more
  Call 814-697-6711Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on shinglehouseborough.org

• Library · Nonprofit

  Oswayo Valley Memorial Library

  103 North Pleasant St., Shinglehouse, PA 16748

  Help here

  • Public library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and join library programs.
  Call 814-697-6691DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ovmlibrary.org

Shinglehouse Borough website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Shinglehouse

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

Offices for all of Potter County

Shinglehouse is in Potter County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Potter County Human Services

  1 North Main Street, 3rd Floor, Gunzburger Building, Coudersport, PA 16915

  Help here

  • Social services and referralsGet help with social services, case management, food, shelter, and transportation.
  • Behavioral health and substance use servicesGet help finding mental health and substance use assessments, treatment, and crisis support.
  Call 814-544-7315DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.pottercountypa.gov

• Child support · County office

  Potter County Domestic Relations

  1 North Main Street, Coudersport, PA 16915

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help locating a parent, establishing or changing a support order, and enforcing an order.
  Call 814-260-5659DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Potter County Assistance Office

  296 Route 6 West, Coudersport, PA 16915

  Help here

  • Public benefits applicationsApply for public benefits and get help with applications and renewals.Apply online
  Call 814-274-4900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org

• Housing help · County office

  Potter County Housing Authority

  104 Market Street, Coudersport, PA 16915

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceAsk about affordable housing and rental assistance programs for eligible residents.
  Call 814-274-7031DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Potter County Human Services Area Agency on Aging

  1 North Main Street, 3rd Floor, Coudersport, PA 16915

  Help here

  • Aging servicesOlder adults and their families can get information, referrals, and help addressing abuse or neglect.
  Call 814-544-7315DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.pottercountypa.gov

Everything in Potter 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