East Washington
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Local offices in East Washington
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Local office · City office
East Washington Borough Office
15 Thayer St, Washington, PA 15301
Help here
- Borough information and applicationsContact the borough office with questions, applications, or requests for borough services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on eastwash.com
Utilities · City office
East Washington Borough Public Works
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- Public works requestsContact Public Works about leaf collection, snow removal, branch pickup, or a road issue.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on eastwash.com
Local office · City office
East Washington Borough Tax Collector
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- Borough tax paymentsContact the tax collector about borough tax bills and payment options.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on eastwash.com
Library · Regional office
Citizens Library
55 S College St, Washington, PA 15301
Help here
- Public library servicesBorrow books, use library resources, and attend programs at Citizens Library.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on citlib.org
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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org
Borough of East Washington website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Washington County
East Washington is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Washington County Human Services Centralized Intake
Crossroads Center, Third Floor, 95 W Beau Street, Washington, PA 15301
Help here
- Human services referralsCall to get connected with local help for food, housing, utilities, transportation, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncopa.gov
Housing authority · County office
Washington County Housing & Homeless Services
Crossroads Center, 95 W Beau Street, Washington, PA 15301
Help here
- Housing and homelessness assistanceCall for coordinated entry to shelter, housing assistance, and support if you are at risk of homelessness.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncopa.gov
Veterans · County office
Washington County Veterans Affairs
Crossroads Center, Third Floor, 95 W Beau Street, Washington, PA 15301
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help finding veterans benefits and completing applications for benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncopa.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Washington County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
95 W Beau Street, Third Floor, Washington, PA 15301
Help here
- Behavioral and developmental health servicesContact the county to learn about mental health, substance use, developmental disability, autism, and early intervention services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncopa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Washington County Public Safety
Courthouse Square, 100 W Beau Street, Suite C1, Washington, PA 15301
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and response informationFind information about county disaster planning and emergency response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncopa.gov
Housing authority · County office
Washington County Housing Authority
100 S Franklin Street, Washington, PA 15301
Help here
- Affordable housingContact the authority about public housing and housing choice vouchers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wchapa.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.
- 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