North York
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Local offices in North York
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
North York Borough Office
350 E 6th Ave, York, PA 17404
Help here
- Borough servicesContact the borough office for local government information, forms, and resident questions.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on northyorkborough.com
Utilities · Regional office
The York Water Company
130 E Market St, York, PA 17401
Help here
- Water and wastewater billsPay water or wastewater bills and ask about starting or stopping service.Apply online
- Help paying a billFind programs that may help if you are behind on a water or wastewater bill.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on yorkwater.com
Library · Regional office
Martin Library
159 E Market St, York, PA 17401
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library programs, or apply for a library card.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on yorklibraries.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of York County
North York is in York County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
York County Human Services
100 W Market Street, Suite 401, York, PA 17401
Help here
- Food, housing, and transportation assistanceGet information about county programs and community agencies that may help with food, housing, and transportation.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on yorkcountypa.gov
Human services · County office
York County Children, Youth & Families
100 W Market Street, Suite 402, York, PA 17401
Help here
- Child and family supportContact the county agency about child safety, family support, and child welfare services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on yorkcountypa.gov
Older adults · Regional office
York County Area Agency on Aging
2401 Pleasant Valley Road, York, PA 17402
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ycaaa.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
York-Adams Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Program
100 W Market Street, Suite 301, York, PA 17401
Help here
- Mental health and developmental disability supportsGet help finding and arranging mental health and developmental disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on yorkcountypa.gov
Veterans · County office
York County Veterans Affairs
2401 Pleasant Valley Road, York, PA 17402
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceMeet with a county service officer for help with veterans benefits and claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on yorkcountypa.gov
Child support · County office
York County Domestic Relations Section
45 N George Street, 2nd Floor, York, PA 17401
Help here
- Child and spousal supportGet help establishing or enforcing child and spousal support orders.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on yorkcountypa.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.
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