Butler

Local offices in Butler

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

• 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

• Utilities · City office

  Residential Utilities

  Help here

  • Utility bill helpFind contact details for water, sewer, gas, electric, phone, and garbage service, plus information on help with energy costs.Apply online
  Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Butler City Building

  140 West North Street, Butler, PA 16001-5298

  Help here

  • City services and informationVisit or call the city building for help with city departments, forms, and local government questions.
  Call 724-285-4124DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Butler County Aging Resource Center

  215 N. Duffy Road, Butler, PA 16001

  Help here

  • Senior center activities and mealsAdults age 60 and older can attend social, educational, and health activities and arrange a meal.
  Call 724-282-3008DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on butlercountypa.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  PA CareerLink Butler County

  112 Hollywood Drive, Suite 203, Butler, PA 16001

  Help here

  • Job search and employment supportGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, career planning, and unemployment insurance questions.
  Call 724-431-4000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov

• State office · State office

  Butler Driver License Center

  Point Plaza Shopping Center, 158 Point Plaza, Butler, PA 16001

  Help here

  • Driver license and ID servicesVisit the center for driver license or photo ID services and eligible in-person tests.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Butler Area Public Library

  218 N. McKean Street, Butler, PA 16001

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, use public computers and printing, find job search help, or use community resources.Read more
  Call 724-287-1715DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on butlerlibrary.info

City of Butler website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Butler

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

Offices for all of Butler County

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

• Child support · County office

  Butler County Domestic Relations Section

  124 W Diamond Street, Floor L, Butler, PA 16003

  Help here

  • Child support servicesApply for child support services or get help with an existing support order.Apply online
  Call 724-284-5181DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on butlercountypa.gov

• State office · State office

  Butler County Assistance Office

  108 Woody Drive, Butler, PA 16001

  Help here

  • Public benefits applicationsApply for or get help with Pennsylvania assistance programs, including food and cash benefits.Apply online
  Call 724-284-8844DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov

• Housing authority · County office

  Housing and Redevelopment Authorities of the County of Butler

  114 Woody Drive, Butler, PA 16001

  Help here

  • Affordable housingContact the authority about affordable rental housing and available properties.Read more
  Call 724-287-6797DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Butler County Human Services

  124 W Diamond Street, Butler, PA 16003

  Help here

  • Human services information and referralsContact the county to find information about its human services programs.
  Call 724-284-5114DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on butlercountypa.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Butler County Mental Health Services

  124 West Diamond Street, Butler, PA 16001

  Help here

  • Publicly funded mental health servicesCall the county’s referral partner to request an assessment for publicly funded mental health services.
  Call 724-284-5114DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on butlercountypa.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Butler County Law Library

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesContact the law library for information about legal research resources.
  Call 724-284-5206Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on butlercountypa.gov

Everything in Butler 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.
• 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