Dunbar
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Local offices in Dunbar
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org
Utilities · Regional office
North Fayette County Municipal Authority
1634 University Drive, Uniontown, PA 15401
Help here
- Water service and billsContact the authority about water service, paying a water bill, or a water service interruption.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on northfayettecountywater.org
Utilities · City office
Dunbar Borough Sanitary Authority
93 Connellsville Street, Dunbar, PA 15431
Help here
- Sewer serviceContact the sanitary authority about starting, stopping, or asking about sewer service and rates.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dunbarboropa.gov
Local office · City office
Dunbar Borough Office
47 Connellsville Street, Dunbar, PA 15431
Help here
- Borough services and informationContact the borough office for local government information and help with borough matters.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dunbarboropa.gov
Library · Nonprofit
Dunbar Community Library
60 Connellsville Street, Dunbar, PA 15431
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use printing, copying, and fax services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dunbarcommunitylibrary.wordpress.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dunbar
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
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
1 North Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110
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
Summit Legal Aid
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
Fayette County Community Action Agency
108 North Beeson Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Fayette County
Dunbar is in Fayette County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Fayette County Domestic Relations
22 E Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401
Help here
- Child and spousal supportHelps establish paternity and set, change, enforce, and collect support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fayettecountypa.org
State office
Fayette County Assistance Office
41 West Church Street, Uniontown, PA 15401
Help here
- Public benefits applications and helpApply for or renew benefits and ask staff for help with your case.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing help · County office
Fayette County Housing Authority
624 Pittsburgh Road, Uniontown, PA 15401
Help here
- Affordable housingProvides housing assistance for eligible low-income families and individuals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on faycha.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration
215 Jacob Murphy Lane, Uniontown, PA 15401
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesConnects residents with mental health, intellectual disability, and substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fayettecountypa.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Fayette County Law Library
61 E Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401
Help here
- Legal research libraryOffers public access to legal research materials in the county courthouse.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fayettecountypa.org
Human services · County office
Fayette County Children & Youth Services
130 Old New Salem Road, Uniontown, PA 15401
Help here
- Child safety and family servicesHelps protect children from abuse and neglect and supports children and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fayettecountypa.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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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