Venango County
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Local offices in Venango County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · County office
Venango County Domestic Relations
1174 Elk Street, Courthouse Annex, 2nd Floor, Franklin, PA 16323
Help here
- Child and spousal supportThe office establishes, changes, and enforces child and spousal support orders.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on venangocountypa.gov
State office · State office
Venango County Assistance Office
530 13th Street, Franklin, PA 16323
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply for or ask about state benefits such as food, cash, and medical assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Housing authority · County office
Venango County Human Services Housing Department
1 Dale Avenue, Franklin, PA 16323
Help here
- Housing and utility assistanceAsk about help with rent, shelter, home repairs, and utility costs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on venangocountypa.gov
Housing authority · City office
Oil City Housing Authority
110 Moran Street, Oil City, PA 16301
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersContact the housing authority about public housing and housing vouchers serving Venango County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oilcityhousing.org
Human services · County office
Venango County Human Services
1 Dale Avenue, Franklin, PA 16323
Help here
- Human services and behavioral health supportContact the county for help finding mental health, substance use, and other human services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on venangocountypa.gov
Older adults · County office
Venango County Older Adult Services
1 Dale Avenue, Franklin, PA 16323
Help here
- Services for older adultsOlder adults and caregivers can ask about care management, meals, protective services, and other support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on venangocountypa.gov
Veterans · County office
Venango County Veterans Services
Troy Wood Human Services Complex, 1 Dale Avenue, Franklin, PA 16323
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and eligible family members can get help understanding and applying for benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on venangocountypa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Venango County Emergency Management Agency
1052 Grandview Road, Oil City, PA 16301
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationContact the county office for emergency preparedness information and county emergency coordination.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on venangocountypa.gov
Community action · County office
Venango County Community Support Services
1 Dale Avenue, Franklin, PA 16323
Help here
- Community support and self-sufficiency programsEligible residents can ask about help with education, employment, housing, nutrition, and household stability.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on venangocountypa.gov
Library · Regional office
Oil Creek Library District
Help here
- Library district resourcesThe district coordinates resources and support with public libraries in Venango and nearby counties.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oilcreek.org
Venango County, Pennsylvania website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Venango County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania
1507 Grimm Drive, Erie, PA 16501
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Northwestern Legal Services
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Venango-Crawford Office of Economic Opportunity
1 Dale Avenue, Franklin, PA 16323
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Venango 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