White Haven

Local offices in White Haven

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

• Local office · City office

  White Haven Borough Office

  312 Main Street, White Haven, PA 18661

  Help here

  • Borough services and bill paymentsContact the borough office for local government services and to pay garbage bills, taxes, permits, or fines.Read more
  Call 570-443-9129DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on whitehavenborough.org

• Library · Nonprofit

  White Haven Area Community Library

  121 Towanda Street, White Haven, PA 18661

  Help here

  • Library materials and community informationThe library offers books, audiobooks, DVDs, and information about the White Haven area, but it is currently closed to the public during construction.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on whitehavenlibrary.com

Borough of White Haven website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve White Haven

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

Offices for all of Luzerne County

White Haven is in Luzerne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Luzerne County Domestic Relations

  310 Market Street, Kingston, PA 18704

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can contact the office for help with child support cases and payments.
  Call 570-822-0600DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on luzernecounty.org

• State office · State office

  Luzerne County Assistance Office, Wilkes-Barre District

  205 South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-3298

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for state benefits such as food, cash, and medical assistance.Apply online
  Call 570-826-2100DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov

• State office · State office

  Luzerne County Assistance Office, Hazleton District

  10 West Chestnut Street, Hazleton, PA 18201

  Help here

  • Public benefits applicationsResidents can apply for public benefits and get help from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services staff.Apply online
  Call 570-459-3800DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov

• State office · Nonprofit

  Wilkes-Barre WIC Center

  250 Old River Road, Suite D, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition servicesEligible families can get nutrition support and food benefits through WIC.Apply online
  Call 570-249-6484DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mfhs.org

• 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

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org

• Housing authority · County office

  Luzerne County Community Development Office

  93 North State Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

  Help here

  • Housing and home repair programsEligible residents can ask about home repair, homebuyer, and rental housing programs.
  Call 570-824-7214DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on luzernecounty.org

Everything in Luzerne 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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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