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Local offices in Christiana
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Christiana Borough Office
10 W. Slokom Avenue, Christiana, PA 17509
Help here
- Borough services and resident questionsContact the borough office for help with local government services and questions.
- Water, sewer, and trash billsPay borough water, sewer, and trash bills online or contact the borough office for billing help.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on christianaboro.org
Library · Nonprofit
Moores Memorial Library
9 West Slokom Avenue, Christiana, PA 17509
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials, join programs, or get help with printing and copying.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on christianalibrary.org
Human services · Regional office
PA 211 East, Lancaster County
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 to find help with housing, utilities, jobs, child care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on east.pa211.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lancaster County
Christiana is in Lancaster County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Lancaster County Children & Youth Agency
150 N Queen St, Suite 111, Lancaster, PA 17603
Help here
- Child and family protectionThe agency investigates reports of child abuse or neglect and helps families address safety concerns.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.lancaster.pa.us
Mental health and recovery · County office
Lancaster County Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
150 N Queen St, Suite 610, Lancaster, PA 17603
Help here
- Behavioral health and developmental servicesThe office connects residents with mental health, developmental disability, early intervention, and crisis services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.lancaster.pa.us
Housing authority · County office
Lancaster County Housing Authority
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher and rental assistanceThe authority provides rental assistance to eligible county residents through housing voucher programs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lchra.com
Older adults · Regional office
Lancaster County Office of Aging
150 N Queen St, Suite 415, Lancaster, PA 17603
Help here
- Aging services and supportThe office helps older adults and their families find services that support safety, health, and independence.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.lancaster.pa.us
Veterans · County office
Lancaster County Veterans Affairs
150 N Queen St, Suite 103, Lancaster, PA 17603
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans service officers help residents with federal veterans benefits.
- Transportation to Lebanon VA Medical CenterThe office offers scheduled rides to the Lebanon VA Medical Center for veterans with appointments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.lancaster.pa.us
Emergency help · County office
Lancaster County Emergency Management Division
100 Champ Blvd, Manheim, PA 17545
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationThe division shares emergency preparedness information and coordinates county emergency response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.lancaster.pa.us
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