Legal
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You can talk with an advocate any time. It is free and private, and they can help you make a safety plan.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-7233
- 911Emergency
- 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineCall 988
- 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineText 988
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Programs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, Office of Victim Services
Domestic Violence Services Information
Pennsylvania's victim services office provides information about local domestic violence programs and safety services.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Free legal help in Pennsylvania
Legal aid groups funded by the Legal Services Corporation give free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, to people with low incomes.
- Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Serves Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County
Call 877-429-5994Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
- MidPenn Legal Services, Inc.
Serves Adams County, Bedford County, Berks County, Blair County, Centre County, Clearfield County, Cumberland County, Dauphin County and 10 more
Call 800-326-9177Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
- Neighborhood Legal Services Association
Serves Allegheny County, Beaver County, Butler County, Lawrence County
Call 866-761-6572Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
- North Penn Legal Services, Inc.
Serves Bradford County, Carbon County, Clinton County, Columbia County, Lackawanna County, Lehigh County, Luzerne County, Lycoming County and 12 more
Call 877-953-4250Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
- Northwestern Legal Services
Serves Cameron County, Crawford County, Elk County, Erie County, Forest County, McKean County, Mercer County, Potter County and 2 more
Call 814-452-6957Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
- Philadelphia Legal Assistance Center
Serves Philadelphia County
Call 215-981-3800Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
- Summit Legal Aid
Serves Armstrong County, Cambria County, Clarion County, Fayette County, Greene County, Indiana County, Jefferson County, Somerset County and 2 more
Call 800-846-0871Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 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