East Lansdowne
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Local offices in East Lansdowne
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Local office · City office
East Lansdowne Borough Office
155 Lexington Ave., East Lansdowne, PA 19050
Help here
- Borough servicesContact the borough office for help with local government services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on eastlansdowne.org
Borough of East Lansdowne website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Delaware County
East Lansdowne is in Delaware County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Delaware County Department of Human Services
4990 State Road, Suite 101, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Help here
- Social and family servicesContact the department to find county programs for children, adults, and families who need support.
- Mental health and substance use servicesFind county information about mental health, intellectual disability, and drug and alcohol services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on delcopa.gov
Public health · County office
Delaware County Health Department
151 W. 5th St., Chester, PA 19013
Help here
- Personal health servicesVisit the health department for public health clinics and information about services for residents.
- Health information and referralsCall the Wellness Line for help finding local health information and resources.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on delcopa.gov
Housing authority · County office
Delaware County Housing Authority
1855 Constitution Ave., Woodlyn, PA 19094
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersContact the authority for information about public housing and housing choice vouchers.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcha1.org
Older adults · Regional office
Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA)
206 Eddystone Avenue, 2nd Floor, Eddystone, PA 19022
Help here
- Aging servicesContact COSA for help finding services that support older adults at home and in the community.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on delcosa.org
Veterans · County office
Delaware County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
4990 State Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps veterans and their families learn about and apply for benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on delcopa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Delaware County Department of Emergency Services
360 N. Middletown Road, Lima, PA 19063
Help here
- Emergency preparednessFind county information about preparing for emergencies and signing up for alerts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on delcopa.gov
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