Crafton

Local offices in Crafton

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

• Local office · City office

  Crafton Borough Administrative Office

  100 Stotz Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15205

  Help here

  • Borough services and informationVisit or call the borough office for help with local government services and resident questions.
  • Trash, recycling, and sewer billsFind information about borough trash and recycling charges and sewage fees, including how to pay or ask about a bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 412-921-0752DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Crafton Community Center

  140 Bradford Avenue, Crafton, PA 15205

  Help here

  • Community room and senior programsFind information about senior programs at the community room and reserve the room for an eligible gathering.Apply online
  Call 412-921-0752DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Crafton Public Library

  140 Bradford Avenue, Crafton, PA 15205

  Help here

  • Library services and programsGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and join library programs.
  Call 412-922-6877DirectionsWebsite

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

Borough of Crafton website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Crafton

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

Offices for all of Allegheny County

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

• Community action · County office

  Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Community Services Block Grant

  One Smithfield Street, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

  Help here

  • Community services for people with low incomesContact the county agency for information about local services supported by community action funding.
  Call 412-350-6617DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Allegheny County Family Division, Domestic Relations

  Family Law Center, 440 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

  Help here

  • Child support intakeFile a request for child or spousal support at the Family Law Center.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 412-350-5600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alleghenycourts.us

• State office

  Allegheny County Assistance Office Headquarters

  Piatt Place, 301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 470, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

  Help here

  • Public benefits applicationsGet help with applications for Pennsylvania benefits such as cash, food, and medical assistance.Apply online
  Call 412-565-2146DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Allegheny County Housing Authority

  301 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceFind information about public housing and housing choice vouchers.
  Call 412-402-2400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on achsng.com

• Local office · Regional office

  PA 211 Southwest

  Help here

  • Help finding local supportCall 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 to find local help with needs such as food, housing, utilities, health care, and jobs.Read more
  Call 211Website

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Allegheny County Law Library

  414 Grant Street, Room 921, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

  Help here

  • Legal research and self-help resourcesUse legal research materials and public guides to learn about local court processes.Read more
  Call 412-350-5353DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Allegheny 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