Tionesta

Local offices in Tionesta

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

• State office

  Forest County Assistance Office

  106 Sherman Street, Tionesta, PA 16353

  Help here

  • Public benefitsResidents can apply for or get help with state assistance programs at the county assistance office.Apply online
  Call 814-755-3552DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Tionesta Borough Municipal Office

  631 Elm Street, Tionesta, PA 16353

  Help here

  • Borough services and utility billsResidents can contact the borough office about local services and pay water, sewer, and trash bills.Read more
  Call 814-755-3502DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Tionesta Driver License Center

  668 Elm Street, Tionesta, PA 16353

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and photo IDResidents can visit for driver license and photo ID services.
  Call 717-412-5300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Nonprofit

  Tionesta Public Library

  156 Elm Street, Tionesta, PA 16353

  Help here

  • Library resources and public computersResidents can borrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and get printing or interlibrary loan help.Read more
  Call 814-755-4454DirectionsWebsite

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

Tionesta Borough website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Tionesta

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

Offices for all of Forest County

Tionesta is in Forest County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Local office · Regional office

  PA 211 Northwest

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 211 to get connected with health, housing, food, and other local help.
  Call 211Website

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

• Human services · Regional office

  Forest-Warren Human Services

  285 Hospital Drive, Warren, PA 16365

  Help here

  • Children and youth servicesContact the office about help and assessments for children and families.Read more
  • Mental and behavioral health servicesContact the office to find mental health and behavioral health services.
  • Drug and alcohol servicesContact the office to find drug and alcohol services.
  Call 814-726-2100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Experience Inc. Area Agency on Aging

  905 Fourth Avenue, Warren, PA 16365

  Help here

  • Aging services and supportGet information and help connecting with services for older adults and caregivers.Read more
  Call 814-723-3763DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Forest County Veterans Affairs

  526 Elm Street, Box 3, Tionesta, PA 16353

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet information about veterans benefits and help with applications.Read more
  Call 814-755-3404DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Forest 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