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Public Benefits
County Assistance Offices
Directory of Offices Local offices of the PA Department of Public Welfare take applications for cash assistance – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and General Assistance (GA), food stamps, medical assistance, and low income heating and energy assistance (LIHEAP), offer employment and social services. A Disability Advocate Unit assists disabled clients in establishing eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) This directory lists the address, phone, FAX, and LIHEAP contact numbers for each office. The page also links to program descriptions and regulations.
You can apply for benefits or screen for services on line using the COMPASS website
Social Security and SSI
Local Social Security Office Enter a zip code to find the local Social Security office. Apply for retirement or disability benefits.