Montrose
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Local offices in Montrose
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Susquehanna County Assistance Office
111 Spruce Street, Montrose, PA 18801
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit or contact the office to apply for Pennsylvania assistance programs and get help with benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Utilities · Regional office
Montrose Municipal Authority
237 Ritztex Road, Montrose, PA 18801
Help here
- Sewer service and billsContact the authority for sewer service questions and to pay your sewer bill.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mmaauth.org
Local office · City office
Montrose Borough Office
89 Cherry Street, Montrose, PA 18801
Help here
- Borough servicesVisit or call the borough office for help with borough services and records.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on montroseborough.com
Library · Nonprofit
Susquehanna County Library, Montrose
458 High School Road, Montrose, PA 18801
Help here
- Library materials and programsVisit the library to borrow books and other materials or use its public programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on susqcolibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Montrose
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
CEO Weinberg Northeast Regional Foodbank
185 Research Drive, Pittston, PA 18640
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
Trehab Inc
P.O. Box 366, Montrose, PA 18801-1220
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Susquehanna County
Montrose is in Susquehanna County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Nonprofit
MFHS Susquehanna WIC Nutrition Center
177 Erie Boulevard, Susquehanna, PA 18847
Help here
- WIC nutrition servicesEligible families can get healthy food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mfhs.org
Child support · County office
Susquehanna County Domestic Relations
31 Lake Avenue, Montrose, PA 18801
Help here
- Child and spousal supportGet help setting up or enforcing child or spousal support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on susqco.com
Older adults · Regional office
B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
220 Main Street, Unit 2, Towanda, PA 18848
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAsk about in-home help, caregiver support, meals, and other services for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bsstaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Susquehanna County Veterans Affairs
31 Lake Avenue, Montrose, PA 18801
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and keeping important military records on file.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on susqco.com
Emergency help · County office
Susquehanna County Emergency Management Agency
210 Public Way, Suite 3, New Milford, PA 18834
Help here
- Disaster preparedness and recovery informationFind local information about preparing for emergencies and reporting disaster damage.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on susqco.com
Library · Nonprofit
Susquehanna County Historical Society & Free Library Association
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use computers, and get help with research and learning.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on susqcolibrary.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