Allegheny County
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Local offices in Allegheny County
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Human services · County office
Allegheny County Department of Human Services
One Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Help here
- Human services referralsGet help finding county programs for housing, families, disability, and other needs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alleghenycounty.us
Public health · County office
Allegheny County Health Department
542 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Help here
- Public health clinics and servicesFind county health clinics, immunizations, and other public health services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alleghenycounty.us
Mental health and recovery · County office
Allegheny County Office of Behavioral Health
Human Services Building, 1 Smithfield Street, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Help here
- Mental health and substance use supportGet help connecting to mental health and substance use services in the county.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alleghenycounty.us
Housing authority · Regional office
Allegheny County Housing Authority
301 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceFind information about public housing and housing choice vouchers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on achsng.com
Older adults · County office
Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging
Birmingham Towers, 2100 Wharton Street, Second Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver servicesAsk about care management, in-home help, transportation, and caregiver support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alleghenycounty.us
Veterans · County office
Allegheny County Division of Veterans Services
Human Services Building, One Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for federal, state, and local veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alleghenycounty.us
Emergency help · County office
Allegheny County Emergency Management
150 Hookstown Grade Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet county emergency preparedness information and learn how to access public emergency plans.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alleghenycounty.us
Community action · County office
Allegheny County Office of Community Services
Human Services Building, 1 Smithfield Street, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Help here
- Housing and community support referralsGet information about shelter, homelessness services, family support, and community resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alleghenycounty.us
Immigrant services · County office
Allegheny County Immigrants and Internationals Initiative
Help here
- Immigrant and international community resourcesFind county resources and referrals for immigrant and international residents.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alleghenycounty.us
Library · Regional office
Allegheny County Library Association
22 Wabash Street, Suite 202, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Help here
- Public library system informationFind public library services and resources across Allegheny County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aclalibraries.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Allegheny County Law Library
414 Grant Street, Room 921, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Help here
- Legal research and self-help resourcesUse legal research materials and public guides to learn about local court processes.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on acllib.org
Child support · County office
Allegheny County Family Division, Domestic Relations
Family Law Center, 440 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Help here
- Child support intakeFile a request for child or spousal support at the Family Law Center.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alleghenycourts.us
State office · State office
Allegheny County Assistance Office Headquarters
Piatt Place, 301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 470, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsGet help with applications for Pennsylvania benefits such as cash, food, and medical assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
PA CareerLink Pittsburgh Downtown Career Resource Center
914 Penn Avenue, 6th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help finding work, building job skills, and planning your next career step.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on careerlinkpittsburgh.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
PA CareerLink Allegheny East Career Resource Center
300 Penn Center Boulevard, Building 3, 8th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help finding work, building job skills, and planning your next career step.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on careerlinkpittsburgh.org
Public health · County office
Allegheny County Health Department WIC Program
2121 Noblestown Road, Suite 210, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food supportWIC offers nutrition help, healthy foods, and breastfeeding support to eligible pregnant people and families with young children.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alleghenycounty.us
Community action · County office
Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Community Services Block Grant
One Smithfield Street, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Help here
- Community services for people with low incomesContact the county agency for information about local services supported by community action funding.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on thecaap.org
Local office · Regional office
PA 211 Southwest
Help here
- Help finding local supportCall 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 to find local help with needs such as food, housing, utilities, health care, and jobs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Allegheny County
- Aspinwall
- Avalon
- Baldwin
- Bell Acres
- Bellevue
- Ben Avon
- Ben Avon Heightsnot checked yet
- Bethel Park
- Blawnox
- Brackenridge
- Braddock
- Braddock Hills
- Bradford Woods
- Brentwood
- Bridgeville
- Carnegie
- Castle Shannon
- Chalfant
- Cheswick
- Churchill
- Clairton
- Coraopolis
- Crafton
- Dormont
- Dravosburg
- Duquesne
- East McKeesport
- East Pittsburgh
- Edgewood
- Edgeworth
- Elizabeth
- Emsworth
- Etna
- Forest Hills
- Fox Chapel
- Franklin Park
- Glassport
- Glen Osbornenot checked yet
- Glenfieldnot checked yet
- Green Tree
- Haysvillenot checked yet
- Heidelberg
- Homestead
- Ingram
- Jefferson Hills
- Leetsdale
- Liberty
- Lincoln
- McKees Rocks
- McKeesport
- Millvale
- Monroeville
- Mount Oliver
- Munhall
- North Braddock
- Oakdale
- Oakmont
- Pennsbury Villagenot checked yet
- Pitcairn
- Pittsburgh
- Pleasant Hills
- Plum
- Port Vue
- Rankin
- Rosslyn Farmsnot checked yet
- Sewickley
- Sewickley Heights
- Sewickley Hillsnot checked yet
- Sharpsburg
- Springdale
- Swissvale
- Tarentum
- Thornburgnot checked yet
- Turtle Creek
- Verona
- Versailles
- Wallnot checked yet
- West Elizabethnot checked yet
- West Homestead
- West Mifflin
- West View
- Whitaker
- White Oak
- Whitehall
- Wilkinsburg
- Wilmerding
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 Southwest
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