Adams County
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Local offices in Adams County
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State office · State office
Adams County Assistance Office
225 South Franklin Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or renew public benefits and get help from a caseworker.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Adams County Department of Emergency Services
230 Greenamyer Lane, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Help here
- Emergency planning and preparednessGet county emergency information and help with preparedness and hazardous materials concerns.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountypa.gov
Veterans · County office
Adams County Veterans Affairs
117 Baltimore Street, Room 201A, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for federal, state, and county veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountypa.gov
Child support · County office
Adams County Domestic Relations Section
525 Boyds School Road, Suite 600, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Help here
- Child support servicesFile child support paperwork and get help with a support case.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountypa.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Adams County Law Library
117 Baltimore Street, Room 305, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse the county law library’s legal research resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountypa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Adams County Office for Aging
318 West Middle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Help here
- Aging and in-home supportOlder adults can ask about meals, personal care, transportation, caregiver help, and other services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on acofa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
South Central Community Action Programs
153 North Stratton Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk about local help with food, housing, energy costs, and other needs.
- WICEligible families can get nutrition support, healthy foods, and breastfeeding help through WIC.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sccap.org
Library · Regional office
Adams County Library System
140 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, digital materials, and library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adamslibrary.org
Local office · Regional office
PA 211 South Central Pennsylvania
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs, health, housing, and other services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa211.org
Adams County, Pennsylvania website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Adams 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
Talk to a person
- PA 211 South Central Pennsylvania
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