Government Benefits
Government services and cash relief.
Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging
Services Available:
- Resources for elders
Screening/Application Process:
Must be US citizen or qualified non citizen
| Phone Number: 717-780-6130 |
Unemployment Compensation
Services Available:
- Provides compensation for those who were laid off, left the job due to poor working conditions
Screening/Application Process:
- Must be mentally and physically able to work.
- Must actively be looking for work.
- Must have earned enough wages and worked enough weeks to qualify.
- Apply at uc.pa.gov
Must be legally authorized to work in the US
| 301 G St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Mon-Fri 5:30 am – 9 pm, Sat 8 am – 2 pm, Sun CLOSED Phone Number: (717) 243-3818 Crisis Line: (888) 727-2877 |
Dauphin County Assistance Office
Services Available:
- LIHEAP
- Home heating assistance
- SNAP
- Cash assistance
- Medical insurance
| 2432 N. 7th St., Harrisburg, PA 17110-0959 Mon – Fri 8AM – 5PM Office: 717-787-2324 LIHEAP: 717-265-8919 |
Career Link
Services Available:
- Assists in finding jobs, receiving unemployment compensation, disability services, etc.
| 100 N Cameron St., Ste. 101 Harrisburg, PA 17101 Phone Number: 717-783-3270 |
Pennie
Services Available:
- Online marketplace to find health insurance
Must be US citizen or US national or qualifying immigration status. Must be a PA resident.
| Phone Number: 1-844-844-8040. |
Department of Human Services
Services Available:
- Food assistance to be redeemed at grocery stores and supermarkets for nutritious diet
Certain non-citizens are eligible for SNAP benefits, visit website for more information.
- Cash assistance for families in need
Must be a US citizen or qualified noncitizen. Must meet income standards.