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Local offices in West Brownsville
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Utilities · Regional office
Center West Joint Sewer
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- Sewer serviceContact the sewer authority about sewer service and billing.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on westbrownsvillepa.com
Utilities · Regional office
West Penn Power
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- Electric service and bill assistanceContact West Penn Power to manage electric service, discuss payment arrangements, or ask about bill assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on firstenergycorp.com
Utilities · Regional office
Pennsylvania American Water
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- Water and wastewater billing helpCall or sign in online to manage water service, pay bills, and ask about bill assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on amwater.com
Local office · City office
West Brownsville Borough Office
238A Middle Street, West Brownsville, PA 15417
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- Borough government informationContact the borough office for information about local government, meetings, and borough services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on westbrownsvillepa.com
West Brownsville Borough website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve West Brownsville
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
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
1 North Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110
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
Summit Legal Aid
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
Blueprints
150 West Beau Street, Suite 304, Washington, PA 15301
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Washington County
West Brownsville is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Washington County Domestic Relations Section
Family Court Center, 29 W Cherry Avenue, Washington, PA 15301
Help here
- Child and spousal supportGet help establishing, collecting, or enforcing child and spousal support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncourts.us
State office
Washington County Assistance Office
201 W Wheeling Street, Washington, PA 15301
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- Public benefits applicationsApply in person for public benefits, including cash assistance, SNAP, and LIHEAP.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing help · County office
Washington County Housing & Homeless Services
Crossroads Center, 95 W Beau Street, Washington, PA 15301
Help here
- Housing and homelessness assistanceCall for coordinated entry to shelter, housing assistance, and support if you are at risk of homelessness.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncopa.gov
Housing help · County office
Washington County Housing Authority
100 S Franklin Street, Washington, PA 15301
Help here
- Affordable housingContact the authority about public housing and housing choice vouchers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wchapa.org
Human services · County office
Washington County Human Services Centralized Intake
Crossroads Center, Third Floor, 95 W Beau Street, Washington, PA 15301
Help here
- Human services referralsCall to get connected with local help for food, housing, utilities, transportation, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncopa.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Washington County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
95 W Beau Street, Third Floor, Washington, PA 15301
Help here
- Behavioral and developmental health servicesContact the county to learn about mental health, substance use, developmental disability, autism, and early intervention services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncopa.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