New Kensington
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Local offices in New Kensington
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Local office · City office
City Hall
301 Eleventh Street, New Kensington, PA 15068
Help here
- City services and recordsVisit City Hall for help with city offices, records, and local government services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on newkensingtonpa.org
Utilities · Regional office
Municipal Authority of the City of New Kensington
920 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA 15068
Help here
- Water, sewage, and garbage billsAsk about water service and pay bills for water, sewage, and garbage.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on newkenwater.net
Library · Nonprofit
Peoples Library, New Kensington
880 Barnes Street, New Kensington, PA 15068
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library for books, information, programs, and public computers.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on peopleslibrary.org
Older adults · Regional office
New Kensington Center for Active Adults
1039 Third Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068
Help here
- Senior center servicesOlder adults can visit for senior center programs and support.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on westmorelandcountypa.gov
State office · State office
Alle-Kiski District County Assistance Office
909 Industrial Boulevard, New Kensington, PA 15068
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for SNAP and other state benefits or ask for help with an application.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Jobs and training · State office
PA CareerLink Alle-Kiski
1150 Fifth Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help finding jobs, preparing for interviews, and accessing job training.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
City of New Kensington website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Westmoreland County
New Kensington is in Westmoreland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Westmoreland County Department of Human Services
2 N Main Street, Suite 101, Greensburg, PA 15601
Help here
- Human services referralsCall the department to find county human services and support programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westmorelandcountypa.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Westmoreland County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
40 N Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA 15601
Help here
- Behavioral health and developmental servicesGet help finding county mental health, intellectual disability, developmental disability, and autism services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westmorelandcountypa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging
200 South Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601
Help here
- Aging services and supportGet information about in-home support, caregiver help, senior centers, and other services for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westmorelandcountypa.gov
Veterans · County office
Westmoreland County Department of Veterans Affairs
2 N Main Street, Suite 107B, Greensburg, PA 15601
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help filing state and federal benefit claims and finding referrals for veterans and their families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westmorelandcountypa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Westmoreland County Department of Public Safety
911 Public Safety Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationFind emergency preparedness information and county alerts for residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westmorelandcountypa.gov
Child support · County office
Westmoreland County Domestic Relations
2 N Main Street, Third Floor, Greensburg, PA 15601
Help here
- Child and spousal supportGet help filing for or enforcing child or spousal support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westmorelandcountypa.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 Southwest
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