Tioga County
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Local offices in Tioga County
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Human services · County office
Tioga County Department of Human Services
1873 Shumway Hill Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901
Help here
- Human services and community supportsContact the department for county human services and community support programs.
- Mental health and intellectual disability servicesThe county service line helps people connect with mental health services and supports.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tiogacountypa.us
Emergency help · County office
Tioga County Department of Emergency Services
99 William Farrell Dr, Wellsboro, PA 16901
Help here
- Emergency managementContact the department for county emergency planning and disaster response information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tiogacountypa.us
Veterans · County office
Tioga County Veteran's Affairs
1835 Shumway Hill Rd, Suite 1, Wellsboro, PA 16901
Help here
- Veterans assistanceContact the county office for help finding veterans benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tiogacountypa.us
Child support · County office
Tioga County Domestic Relations
118 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901
Help here
- Child supportContact the office for help with child support services and cases.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tiogacountypa.us
Library · Regional office
Potter Tioga Library System
106 E Main Street, Knoxville, PA 16928
Help here
- Library servicesThe library system connects residents with its member libraries, collections, and online resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pottertiogalibrary.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Tioga and Bradford County Housing Authority
112 Dorsett Heights, Mansfield, PA 16933
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or a voucher that helps pay rent.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tbhra.org
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 servicesThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with care, meals, benefits help, and other support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bsstaaa.org
State office · State office
Tioga County Assistance Office
11809 Route 6, Wellsboro, PA 16901
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit the office for help applying for state benefits, including food, cash, and medical assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Jobs and training · State office
PA CareerLink Tioga County
56 Plaza Lane, Wellsboro, PA 16901
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, career counseling, and training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Tioga County, Pennsylvania website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Tioga County
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