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Local offices in Bloomsburg
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Local office · City office
Town of Bloomsburg Town Hall
301 E. 2nd Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Help here
- Town services and resident questionsContact Town Hall for help with town services and questions about living in Bloomsburg.
- RecyclingFind town recycling information and contact the recycling coordinator.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bloomsburgpa.org
Utilities · City office
Bloomsburg Municipal Authority
1000 Market Street, Suite 9, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Help here
- Sewer billingGet help with your sewer bill or pay it online or by phone.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bloomsburgpa.org
Library · Nonprofit
Bloomsburg Public Library
225 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and join programs and events.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bloomsburgpl.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Bloomsburg Senior Center
229 W. 6th Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Help here
- Senior center programs and mealsAdults age 60 and older can visit for activities, social programs, and a daily lunch.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cmaaa15.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
PA CareerLink Columbia/Montour Counties
421 Central Road, Suite 1, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, career planning, and training.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on centralpacareerlink.org
State office · State office
Columbia County Assistance Office
27 East Seventh Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit or call the office for help with public assistance benefits and related questions.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing authority · County office
Columbia County Housing Authority
700 Sawmill Road, Suite 101, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the Housing Authority about affordable housing and rental vouchers.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc. Bloomsburg Office
160 W. Sixth Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Help here
- Food and SNAP application helpGet help finding food resources or applying for SNAP benefits.Read more
- Community supportAsk staff about local help with housing, bills, food, and work goals.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on csocares.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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Columbia County
Bloomsburg is in Columbia County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Columbia County Children and Youth Services
11 West Main Street, Main Street County Annex, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Help here
- Child welfare servicesContact this office about child safety concerns, family support, or child welfare services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiapa.org
Housing authority · County office
Columbia County Housing & Redevelopment Authority
160 W. 6th St., Suite 101, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramAsk about rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher Program; the waiting list is currently closed to new applicants.
- Home modification and rehabilitationAsk whether you qualify for help modifying or repairing your home.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cchrapa.org
Veterans · County office
Columbia County Veterans' Affairs
11 West Main Street, Main Street County Annex, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits, health care, education, housing, emergency funds, and burial benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiapa.org
Emergency help · County office
Columbia County Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management
26 West First Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and managementGet local emergency preparedness information and contact the county emergency management office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiapa.org
Child support · County office
Columbia County Domestic Relations
11 West Main Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Help here
- Child and spousal supportGet help establishing or enforcing a court order for child or spousal support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiapa.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Terrace Building, Danville State Hospital, Box 219-A, Danville, PA 17821
Help here
- Behavioral health and developmental servicesContact CMSU for mental health, drug and alcohol, intellectual disability, and early intervention services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cmsu.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
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