Lock Haven
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Local offices in Lock Haven
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Clinton County Assistance Office
300 Bellefonte Ave, Suite 101, Lock Haven, PA 17745
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsGet help applying for or renewing SNAP, Medical Assistance, and other benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing authority · County office
Clinton County Housing Authority
369 Linden Circle, Lock Haven, PA 17745
Help here
- Affordable housingLearn about affordable rental housing for eligible families, older adults, and people with disabilities.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on clintoncountyhousing.com
Utilities · City office
Water Department
20 E Church St, Lock Haven, PA 17745
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with water and sewer bills, payments, and starting a new account.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lockhavenpa.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
20 E Church St, Lock Haven, PA 17745
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and questions about local government.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lockhavenpa.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
PA CareerLink Clinton
8 N Grove St, Suite F, Lock Haven, PA 17745
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help finding jobs, preparing a resume, and accessing training services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Library · Regional office
Ross Library
232 W Main St, Lock Haven, PA 17745
Help here
- Library resources and programsBorrow books and other materials or use library programs and resources for all ages.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rosslibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lock Haven
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
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109
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
Lycoming/Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP)
2138 Lincoln Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Clinton County
Lock Haven is in Clinton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Clinton County Domestic Relations
232 East Main Street, Suite 200, Lock Haven, PA 17745
Help here
- Child support and paternity servicesGet help with filing for support, paternity questions, and support order enforcement.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clintoncountypa.gov
State office · State office
Clinton County Assistance Office
300 Bellefonte Avenue, Suite 101, Lock Haven, PA 17745
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsGet in-person help with applications and renewals for state assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on 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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa211.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Clinton County Law Library
230 East Water Street, 2nd Floor, Lock Haven, PA 17745
Help here
- Legal research and court formsUse legal research resources and a public computer to prepare court documents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clintoncountypa.gov
Veterans · County office
Clinton County Office of Veterans Affairs
217 N. Jay Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpStaff can help veterans complete benefit forms and submit supporting records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clintoncountypa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Clinton County Department of Emergency Services
2 Piper Way, Suite 300, Lock Haven, PA 17745
Help here
- Emergency managementGet information about county emergency planning and preparedness.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clintoncountypa.gov
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