North Wales
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Local offices in North Wales
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
North Wales Borough Office
300 School Street, North Wales, PA 19454
Help here
- Borough services and bill paymentContact the borough office for local government services and to get help with borough bills.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on northwalesborough.org
Utilities · Regional office
North Wales Water Authority
200 West Walnut Street, North Wales, PA 19454
Help here
- Water service and billingContact the authority about water service, water bills, or payment options.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nwwater.com
Library · Nonprofit
North Wales Area Library
233 S Swartley St, North Wales, PA 19454
Help here
- Library resources and programsVisit the library to borrow books, use digital resources, and join learning programs for all ages.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on northwaleslibrary.org
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
Borough of North Wales website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Montgomery County
North Wales is in Montgomery County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Department of Health and Human Services
1430 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA 19404
Help here
- Human and social services referralsContact the department to find county services and support for individuals and families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycountypa.gov
Public health · County office
Office of Public Health
1430 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA 19404
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about disease prevention, health clinics, environmental health, and emergency response.
- Immunization clinicsEligible children and county residents can schedule certain vaccines at county health clinics.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycountypa.gov
Public health · County office
Montgomery County WIC
1340 DeKalb Street, Suite 1, Norristown, PA 19401
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC provides food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals to eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycountypa.gov
Housing authority · County office
Office of Housing and Community Development
Help here
- Housing resourcesFind county housing resources and information about affordable homes and housing assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycountypa.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Montgomery County Housing Authority
104 W. Main Street, Suite 1, Norristown, PA 19401
Help here
- Public and assisted housingContact the housing authority for information about public housing and housing voucher programs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on montcoha.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Office of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Early Intervention
Help here
- Mental health and developmental disability servicesThe office helps residents connect with mental health, developmental disability, and early intervention services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerycountypa.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