Rome

Local offices in Rome

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

• Local office · Regional office

  PA 211 Northeast

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs, housing, utilities, health, and other services.
  Call 211Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Rome Borough Office

  Help here

  • Borough information and local governmentContact the borough secretary with questions about borough government and services.Read more
  Call 570-247-2643Website

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

• Library · Regional office

  Lester Public Library of Rome

  Help here

  • Library materials and public computersBorrow books and other materials or use public computers and Wi-Fi.Read more
  Website

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

Rome Borough website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Rome

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

Offices for all of Bradford County

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

• Human services · County office

  Bradford County Human Services

  220 Main Street, Unit 1, Towanda, PA 18848

  Help here

  • Family and social servicesGet help with child welfare, family support, and referrals to local services.
  • Behavioral health and substance use servicesAsk about mental health, intellectual disability, early intervention, and drug and alcohol services.
  • Housing and homelessness assistanceContact the housing specialist for help with housing needs and local referrals.Read more
  Call 570-265-1760DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Nonprofit

  MFHS Towanda WIC Center

  8 Main Street, Suite 1, Towanda, PA 18848

  Help here

  • WIC nutritionAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 570-800-2420DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Bradford County Domestic Relations

  215 Main Street, Towanda, PA 18848

  Help here

  • Child and spousal supportGet help setting up or enforcing child or spousal support orders.
  Call 570-265-1718DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Bradford County Assistance Office

  101 Hawkins Road, Towanda, PA 18848

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for state benefits and get help with your case.Apply online
  Call 570-265-9186DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Tioga and Bradford County Housing Authority

  112 Dorsett Heights, Mansfield, PA 16933

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or a voucher that helps pay rent.Apply online
  Call 570-638-2151DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Bradford County Court Administration

  301 Main Street, Towanda, PA 18848

  Help here

  • Court forms and self-help informationFind court forms and information for custody, divorce, civil, and other court matters.
  Call 570-265-1707DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Bradford 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