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Local offices in Palo Alto
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Palo Alto Borough Office
142 E Bacon St, Palo Alto, PA 17901
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on paloaltopa.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Schuylkill County
Palo Alto is in Schuylkill County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Housing authority · County office
Schuylkill County Housing Authority
245 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
Help here
- Housing assistanceApply for public housing or rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on schcoha.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Schuylkill Community Action
225 North Centre Street, Pottsville, PA 17901
Help here
- Help with basic needsGet help finding housing, food, utility assistance, and other local resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on schuylkillcommunityaction.com
Older adults · Regional office
Schuylkill County Office of Senior Services
110 East Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901
Help here
- Services for older adultsOlder adults can contact the office for services and support to help them live in the community.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Veterans · County office
Schuylkill County Veterans Affairs
401 North Second Street, Pottsville, PA 17901
Help here
- Veterans assistanceVeterans can contact the county office for help with veterans services and benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on schuylkillcountypa.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
PA CareerLink Schuylkill County at Pottsville
203 East Arch Street, Pottsville, PA 17901
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet help with job searches, career planning, and unemployment benefits.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on careerlinkpottsville.org
State office · State office
PennDOT Driver License Center, Schuylkill Haven
972 East Main Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
Help here
- Driver license and photo servicesVisit for driver license exams and photo license services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.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