Cameron County

Local offices in Cameron County

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

• State office · State office

  Cameron County Assistance Office

  411 N. Chestnut Street, Emporium, PA 15834

  Help here

  • Public benefits applicationsResidents can apply for or renew assistance with food, cash, health care, and energy costs.Apply online
  Call 814-486-3757DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Cameron and Elk Counties Behavioral and Developmental Program

  94 Hospital Street, Ridgway, PA 15853

  Help here

  • Behavioral and developmental servicesThe program helps residents access mental health and developmental disability services.
  Call 814-772-8016DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Cameron County Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts

  20 East 5th Street, Emporium, PA 15834

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  • Civil court filingsThe office handles civil court filings, including divorce, custody, and protection from abuse cases.
  Call 814-486-3349DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cameroncountypa.com

• Human services · County office

  Cameron County Children and Youth Services

  20 East Fifth Street, Suite 102, Emporium, PA 15834

  Help here

  • Child welfare servicesThe office investigates reports of child abuse or neglect and helps families get support.
  Call 814-486-9351DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cameroncountypa.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Office of Human Services, Inc. Area Agency on Aging

  118 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853

  Help here

  • Aging servicesThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with meals, care support, referrals, and other local services.
  Call 814-776-2193DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ohsaging.com

• Emergency help · County office

  Cameron County Office of Emergency Services

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  • Emergency planning and 911 addressingThe office helps residents with county emergency planning and questions about 911 street addresses.
  Call 814-486-9368Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cameroncountypa.com

• Veterans · County office

  Cameron County Veterans Affairs

  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cameroncountypa.com

• Library · Regional office

  Cameron County Library System

  27 West 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834

  Help here

  • Library servicesThe library serves Cameron County with books, learning resources, and public library programs.
  Call 814-486-3725DirectionsWebsite

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

Cameron County, PA Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cameron County

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

Cities and towns in Cameron County

• Driftwoodnot checked yet
• Emporium

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