East Pittsburgh
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Local offices in East Pittsburgh
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
East Pittsburgh Borough Office
813 Linden Avenue, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112
Help here
- Borough servicesContact the borough office for local government information and services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on eastpittsburghboro.com
Utilities · Regional office
Wilkinsburg Penn Joint Water Authority
2200 Robinson Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Help here
- Water and sewer billsContact the authority to ask about water service, bills, and payment options.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wpjwa.org
Library · Nonprofit
Carnegie One
419 Library Street, Braddock, PA 15104
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- Library servicesEast Pittsburgh residents can use this library for books, computers, printing, and public programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on carnegieone.org
Older adults · City office
East Pittsburgh Senior Center
700 Grandview Avenue, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112
Help here
- Senior centerThe borough senior center is located at this address.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on eastpittsburghboro.com
East Pittsburgh Borough website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Allegheny County
East Pittsburgh is in Allegheny County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Allegheny County Department of Human Services
One Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Help here
- Human services referralsGet help finding county programs for housing, families, disability, and other needs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alleghenycounty.us
Public health · County office
Allegheny County Health Department
542 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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- Public health clinics and servicesFind county health clinics, immunizations, and other public health services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alleghenycounty.us
Mental health and recovery · County office
Allegheny County Office of Behavioral Health
Human Services Building, 1 Smithfield Street, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Help here
- Mental health and substance use supportGet help connecting to mental health and substance use services in the county.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alleghenycounty.us
Housing authority · Regional office
Allegheny County Housing Authority
301 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceFind information about public housing and housing choice vouchers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on achsng.com
Older adults · County office
Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging
Birmingham Towers, 2100 Wharton Street, Second Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver servicesAsk about care management, in-home help, transportation, and caregiver support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alleghenycounty.us
Veterans · County office
Allegheny County Division of Veterans Services
Human Services Building, One Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for federal, state, and local veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alleghenycounty.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 Southwest
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