Franklin

Local offices in Franklin

We have not checked Franklin on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Franklin

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Cambria County

Franklin is in Cambria County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Cambria County Domestic Relations Section

  236 Jamesway Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931

  Help here

  • Child and spousal supportGet help establishing paternity and setting up or enforcing child and spousal support.
  Call 814-472-5433DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cambriacountypa.gov

• State office

  Cambria County Assistance Office

  729 Goucher Street, Johnstown, PA 15905

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for or get help with state benefits, including food, cash, medical assistance, and heating assistance.Apply online
  Call 814-623-6127DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov

• 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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  Johnstown Housing Authority

  501 Chestnut Street, Johnstown, PA 15906

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for affordable public housing if your household meets the income rules.
  • Housing Choice VoucherContact the authority for information about its Section 8 voucher program.
  Call 814-535-7771DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jhaonline.org

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Cambria County Behavioral Health & Developmental Supports Program

  110 Franklin Street, Suite 300, Johnstown, PA 15901

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and developmental supportsGet case management and help connecting to behavioral health and developmental support services.
  Call 814-535-8531DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cambriacountypa.gov

• State office

  Cambria County State Health Center

  184 Donald Lane, Suite 1, Johnstown, PA 15904

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet eligible immunizations, testing and treatment for some infections, and health education and referrals.
  Call 814-248-3120DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov

Everything in Cambria County

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