Abbottstown

Local offices in Abbottstown

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

• Utilities · Regional office

  Abbottstown-Paradise Joint Sewer Authority

  375 Route 194 North, Abbottstown, PA 17301

  Help here

  • Sewer service and billingContact the authority about sewer service, bills, or online bill payment.Apply online
  Call 717-259-9120DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on apjsa.com

• Local office · City office

  Abbottstown Borough Office

  241 High Street, Abbottstown, PA 17301

  Help here

  • Borough services and public recordsContact the borough office for help with local government services and public records.
  Call 717-259-0965DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on abbottstown.adamscountypa.gov

Abbottstown Borough website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Abbottstown

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

Offices for all of Adams County

Abbottstown is in Adams County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Adams County Domestic Relations Section

  525 Boyds School Road, Suite 600, Gettysburg, PA 17325

  Help here

  • Child support servicesFile child support paperwork and get help with a support case.Apply online
  Call 717-337-9804DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Adams County Assistance Office

  225 South Franklin Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for or renew public benefits and get help from a caseworker.Apply online
  Call 717-334-6241DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Adams County Law Library

  117 Baltimore Street, Room 305, Gettysburg, PA 17325

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesUse the county law library’s legal research resources.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Adams County Office for Aging

  318 West Middle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325

  Help here

  • Aging and in-home supportOlder adults can ask about meals, personal care, transportation, caregiver help, and other services.Read more
  Call 717-334-9296DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Adams County Veterans Affairs

  117 Baltimore Street, Room 201A, Gettysburg, PA 17325

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for federal, state, and county veterans benefits.
  Call 717-337-9835DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Adams County Department of Emergency Services

  230 Greenamyer Lane, Gettysburg, PA 17325

  Help here

  • Emergency planning and preparednessGet county emergency information and help with preparedness and hazardous materials concerns.
  Call 717-334-8603DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Adams 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