Harrisburg
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Local offices in Harrisburg
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Dauphin County Assistance Office
2432 North 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or get help with Pennsylvania benefit programs such as food, cash, and medical assistance.Apply online
- Heating bill assistanceAsk the assistance office about help with home heating costs through LIHEAP.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing help · City office
Department of Building and Housing Development
Help here
- Housing and community development programsFind city housing and community development programs and resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harrisburgpa.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Harrisburg Housing Authority
351 Chestnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or learn about rental assistance options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harrisburghousing.org
Utilities · City office
City Treasurer's Office
Help here
- City utility bill paymentsFind ways to pay city utility bills and manage automatic payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harrisburgpa.gov
Local office · City office
Harrisburg 311
10 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Help here
- Non-emergency city service requestsReport a non-emergency issue or ask the city for help with a service request.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harrisburgpa.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
PA CareerLink Capitol Region
100 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work, building job skills, or connecting with employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scpaworks.org
State office
PennDOT Riverfront Office Center
1101 South Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesGet help with driver's licenses, learner's permits, photo ID cards, and vehicle questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Library · Regional office
Dauphin County Library System, McCormick Riverfront Library
101 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Help here
- Library services and programsBorrow books, use library resources, and find programs at the downtown Harrisburg library.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcls.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Bureau of Parks and Recreation
100 Concert Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17103
Help here
- Recreation programs and activitiesFind city recreation programs, events, and activities for people of all ages.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harrisburgpa.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Harrisburg
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
MidPenn Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Tri County Community Action Commission
1514 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Dauphin County
Harrisburg is in Dauphin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Dauphin County Domestic Relations
25 South Front Street, 8th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Help here
- Child and spousal support casesGet help with a support case, including case information and meeting with a client service representative.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dauphincounty.gov
State office
Dauphin County Assistance Office
2432 N. 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit or contact the state assistance office about benefits and services for eligible residents.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing help · County office
Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin
501 Mohn Street, Steelton, PA 17113
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing or apply for rental help through the housing authority.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dauphinhousing.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Dauphin County Mental Health, Autism and Developmental Programs
100 Chestnut Street, 1st Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Help here
- Mental health, autism and developmental servicesGet information about county services for people with mental illness, autism or developmental disabilities.Apply online
- Crisis interventionCall the county crisis team for phone, mobile or walk-in help during a behavioral health crisis.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dauphincounty.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Dauphin County Law Library and Self-Help Center
Dauphin County Courthouse, 101 Market Street, 4th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Help here
- Legal research and court formsUse legal research materials and find forms and instructions for common court matters.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dauphincounty.gov
Human services · County office
Dauphin County Social Services for Children and Youth
Help here
- Children and family servicesContact the county agency about services that protect children and support families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dauphincounty.gov
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
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