Birdsboro
Ask about Birdsboro
Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Birdsboro and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Birdsboro
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Borough of Birdsboro
202 E. Main Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508
Help here
- Borough servicesContact the borough office for help with local government services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on birdsboropa.org
Utilities · Regional office
Birdsboro Municipal Authority
202 East Main Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingContact the authority about water or sewer service, bills, and possible leak credits.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on birdsboroma.com
Library · Regional office
Boone Area Library
129 N. Mill St., Birdsboro, PA 19508
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use public computers, or attend programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on berkslibraries.org
Parks and recreation · Nonprofit
Birdsboro Community Memorial Center
201 East Main Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508
Help here
- Community programs and activitiesThe center offers recreational, educational, health, and wellness programs for people of all ages.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bcmcbirdsboro.com
Local office · Regional office
PA 211 East
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with needs such as housing, food, utilities, jobs, and child care.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on east.pa211.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Berks County
Birdsboro is in Berks County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Berks County Children & Youth Services
633 Court Street, 11th Floor, Reading, PA 19601
Help here
- Child safety and family servicesThe office investigates reports of child abuse or neglect and works with families to protect children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on berkspa.gov
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
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on berkspa.gov
Veterans · County office
Berks County Veterans Affairs
20 Commerce Drive, Wyomissing, PA 19610
Help here
- Veterans benefits and careThe office helps veterans and their families connect with benefits and care they have earned.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on berkspa.gov
Older adults · County office
Berks County Area Agency on Aging
400 E. Wyomissing Avenue, Mohnton, PA 19540
Help here
- Older adult servicesThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to in-home help, care management, caregiver support, and other services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on berkspa.gov
Housing authority · 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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on berksha.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Berks County Community Action Program
645 Penn Street, Reading, PA 19601
Help here
- Community support servicesThe program helps residents find services that support stability and reduce the effects of poverty.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bcapberks.org
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 East
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