Cumberland County
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Local offices in Cumberland County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · County office
Domestic Relations
13 N Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
Help here
- Child and family supportApply for and get help with child support, paternity, and spousal support orders.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountypa.gov
State office · State office
Cumberland County Assistance Office
33 Westminster Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply for or ask about Pennsylvania public benefits, including food and cash assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing authority · County office
Homeless Assistance Program
1615 Ritner Highway, Suite 201, Carlisle, PA 17013
Help here
- Housing crisis assistanceAsk about case management and possible help with rent or a security deposit if you are homeless or at risk of losing housing.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountypa.gov
Human services · County office
Human Services
Help here
- Human services information and referralsFind county programs for children and youth, aging, mental health, substance use, housing, and transportation.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountypa.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Cumberland-Perry Mental Health, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, and Early Intervention
1615 Ritner Highway, Carlisle, PA 17013
Help here
- Mental health services and referralsGet information and referrals for mental health services for Cumberland and Perry County residents.
- Intellectual and developmental disability servicesAsk about services and supports for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountypa.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Cumberland County Law Library
1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, PA 17013
Help here
- Law library accessUse the county law library for legal research and information about court resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountypa.gov
Human services · County office
Children & Youth Services
16 West High Street, Suite 200, Carlisle, PA 17013
Help here
- Child and family safety servicesGet help protecting children and supporting families when a child may be unsafe.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountypa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging & Community Services
1615 Ritner Highway, Suite 201, Carlisle, PA 17013
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information and help with services that support older adults and adults with disabilities to live in the community.
- Meals and nutritionFind meal and nutrition programs for older adults.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountypa.gov
Veterans · County office
Office of Veterans Affairs & Services
20 N Hanover Street, Suite 103, Carlisle, PA 17013
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding, preparing, and filing claims for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountypa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Emergency Management
1 Public Safety Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and response informationGet information about preparing for emergencies and the county’s disaster response plans.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountypa.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
PA CareerLink Cumberland County
40 Noble Boulevard, Suite 12, Carlisle, PA 17013
Help here
- Job search and workforce supportGet help with resumes, interviews, job searches, and training options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scpaworks.org
Library · Regional office
Cumberland County Library System
400 Bent Creek Boulevard, Suite 150, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Help here
- Library servicesContact the library system for help with library services, borrowing, and research questions.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountypa.gov
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cumberland County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
MidPenn Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Tri County Community Action Commission
1514 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Cumberland County
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