Crawford County

Local offices in Crawford County

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

• Child support · County office

  Crawford County Domestic Relations

  898 Park Avenue, Suite 11, Meadville, PA 16335

  Help here

  • Child and spousal supportGet help with establishing and enforcing child or spousal support.Apply online
  Call 814-336-2695DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordcountypa.net

• State office

  Crawford County Assistance Office

  1084 Water Street, Meadville, PA 16335

  Help here

  • Public benefitsVisit or contact the office for help applying for state benefits.Apply online
  Call 800-527-7861DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · Regional office

  WIC Clinic serving Crawford County

  747 Terrace Street, Meadville, PA 16335

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Apply online
  Call 814-333-7080DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Meadville Housing Authority

  1120 Market Street, Meadville, PA 16335

  Help here

  • Public housing and Section 8Apply for public housing or a Section 8 housing voucher.Apply online
  Call 814-336-3177DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Crawford County Human Services

  18282 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Meadville, PA 16335

  Help here

  • Mental health and intellectual disability servicesGet help finding county mental health, intellectual disability, and early intervention services.
  • Children and Youth ServicesContact the county for help with child safety and family services.Read more
  Call 814-724-8380DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordcountypa.net

• Older adults · Regional office

  Active Aging, Inc.

  1034 Park Avenue, Meadville, PA 16335

  Help here

  • Aging servicesGet information and referrals, meals, in-home support, Medicare counseling, and other services for older adults.
  Call 814-336-1792DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Crawford County Veterans Services

  903 Diamond Park, Meadville, PA 16335

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits claims assistanceGet free help preparing claims and finding supporting records for veterans benefits.
  Call 814-333-7314DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordcountypa.net

• Emergency help · County office

  Crawford County Public Safety Department

  632 Pine Street, Meadville, PA 16335

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and response informationContact the department for county emergency preparedness and response information.
  Call 814-724-8110DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordcountypa.net

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  PA CareerLink Crawford County

  848 North Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, career guidance, and training opportunities at the library on Thursdays.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  PennDOT Driver License Center

  16942 Patricia Drive, Meadville, PA 16335

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and photo servicesVisit the state center for driver license and photo identification services.
  Call 717-412-5300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Crawford County Federated Library System

  848 North Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335

  Help here

  • County library card and resourcesUse one county library card to borrow materials and access services at member libraries.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Crawford County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Crawford County

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

Cities and towns in Crawford County

• Blooming Valley
• Cambridge Springs
• Centerville
• Cochranton
• Conneaut Lake
• Conneautville
• Hydetown
• Linesville
• Meadville
• Saegertown
• Spartansburg
• Springboro
• Titusville
• Townville
• Venango
• Woodcock

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