St. Lawrence

Local offices in St. Lawrence

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

• Local office · City office

  St. Lawrence Borough Municipal Building

  135 N Prospect St, Reading, PA 19606

  Help here

  • Borough services and permitsVisit or contact the borough office for local government services, permits, code concerns, and public records.Read more
  • Sewer billingContact the borough office about sewer bills and billing questions.
  • Parks and recreationAsk the borough about playground programs, recreation, and local events.Read more
  Call 610-779-1430DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on stlawboro.us

Borough of St. Lawrence website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve St. Lawrence

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

Offices for all of Berks County

St. Lawrence is in Berks County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Berks County Assistance Office

  625 Cherry Street, Reading, PA 19602-1188

  Help here

  • Public benefitsResidents can apply for state benefits and get help with their assistance case.Apply online
  • LIHEAPEligible households can apply for help paying heating bills.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 610-736-4211DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Berks County WIC

  1110C Rockland Street, Reading, PA

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
  Call 610-373-5545DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Berks County Housing Authority

  1803 Butter Lane, Reading, PA 19606

  Help here

  • Affordable housingThe authority offers public housing and vouchers to help eligible families pay rent.
  Call 610-370-0822DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  PA 211 East, Berks County

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsResidents can call 211 for free help finding local services such as housing, utilities, employment, education, and child care.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on east.pa211.org

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Berks County Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Program

  633 Court Street, 8th Floor, Reading, PA 19601

  Help here

  • Mental health treatment and supportThe program connects residents with county-funded mental health, crisis, case management, and housing support services.Read more
  Call 610-478-3271DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Berks County Law Library

  Berks County Courthouse, 5th Floor, 633 Court Street, Reading, PA 19601

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesVisitors can use legal research materials and a computer with Westlaw access.
  • Court self-help informationThe county provides online forms and instructions for people representing themselves in custody and divorce cases.Read more
  Call 610-478-3370DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Berks 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