Lehigh County
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Local offices in Lehigh County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · County office
Lehigh County Domestic Relations Section
455 West Hamilton Street, Room 320, Allentown, PA 18101
Help here
- Child and spousal supportGet help setting up or enforcing a child or spousal support order.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lccpa.org
State office · State office
Lehigh County Assistance Office
555 Union Boulevard, Suite 3, Allentown, PA 18109-3389
Help here
- Public benefits applications and renewalsGet help with applications and renewals for state assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing authority · County office
Lehigh County Housing Authority
635 Broad Street, Emmaus, PA 18049
Help here
- Public and subsidized housingAsk about eligibility and apply for public housing or the Section 8 program.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lehighcountyha.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Lehigh County Office of Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health
17 South Seventh Street, Allentown, PA 18101
Help here
- Mental health services and referralsContact the county to ask about mental health services and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lehighcounty.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Judge Donald E. Wieand Memorial Law Library
Historic Lehigh County Courthouse, 501 West Hamilton Street, 1st Floor, Allentown, PA 18101
Help here
- Public law library and legal researchUse public legal resources and get help finding legal research materials.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lccpa.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Lehigh County Court Self Help Center
Help here
- Court self-help informationFind information and county forms for common legal procedures.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lccpa.org
Older adults · County office
Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services
17 South Seventh Street, Room 230, Allentown, PA 18101
Help here
- Aging and adult services informationGet help finding services and supports for older adults and adults with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lehighcounty.org
Veterans · County office
Lehigh County Office of Veterans Affairs
17 South Seventh Street, Room 230, Allentown, PA 18101
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lehighcounty.org
Emergency help · County office
Lehigh County 9-1-1 Center
640 West Hamilton Street, 10th Floor, Allentown, PA 18101
Help here
- Non-emergency public safety callsCall this number for non-emergency police, fire, or ambulance help in most of Lehigh County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lehighcounty.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Lehigh Valley
1337 East Fifth Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Help here
- Community and economic opportunity servicesFind community programs that support access to economic opportunity.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on communityactionlv.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley
555 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18109
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help searching for a job and using services for job seekers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on careerlinklehighvalley.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lehigh County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and NE Pennsylvania
6969 Silver Crest Road, Nazareth, PA 18064
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
North Penn Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley
1337 East 5th Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015-2103
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Lehigh 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.
- 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