Falls Creek
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Local offices in Falls Creek
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Falls Creek Borough Office
117 Taylor Ave, Falls Creek, PA 15840
Help here
- Borough servicesContact the borough office for local government services and property tax abatement forms.
- Water serviceContact the borough office about water service for Falls Creek and parts of Washington Township.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountypa.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jefferson County
Falls Creek is in Jefferson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Jefferson County Assistance Office
100 Prushnok Drive, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Help here
- Benefits applicationsApply for or get help with public benefits such as SNAP, cash assistance, and health coverage.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Human services · County office
Jefferson County Children & Youth Services
155 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Brookville, PA 15825
Help here
- Child welfare and family supportGet help protecting children and supporting families facing abuse, neglect, or other serious needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountypa.gov
Child support · County office
Jefferson County Domestic Relations
186 Main Street, Suite 1, Brookville, PA 15825
Help here
- Child and spousal supportGet help establishing paternity and setting up child or spousal support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountypa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Jefferson County Department of Emergency Services
115 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Brookville, PA 15825
Help here
- Emergency and disaster informationCall for non-emergency help reaching county emergency services or for information about emergency preparedness.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountypa.gov
Veterans · County office
Jefferson County Veterans Service Office
Jefferson Place, 155 Main Street, 1st Floor, Brookville, PA 15825
Help here
- Veterans benefitsGet help applying for veterans benefits and arranging county rides to VA medical appointments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountypa.gov
Housing authority · County office
Jefferson County Housing Authority
201 North Jefferson Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Help here
- Public housing and vouchersApply for public housing or a Housing Choice Voucher to help pay rent.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffcoha.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.
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