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PA Navigate
Federal Government ProgramPA Navigate connects Pennsylvanians to utility help, SNAP/EBT enrollment, child care aid, and Head Start programs. Use this tool to apply online.
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+1-713-648-5095
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Start with PA Navigate to search by ZIP code and request referrals for food, housing, transportation, health care, and benefits help.
Before you apply
BenefitsGPS gives referral suggestions and contact leads. It is not an official eligibility decision, legal advice, medical advice, or a guarantee that a program has funding or openings.
- Confirm eligibility, service area, documents, hours, waitlists, and current availability.
- Avoid sharing Social Security numbers, case numbers, medical records, immigration identifiers, or other sensitive identifiers unless you are on a verified provider page.
- For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.
Programs to contact
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Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services Food and Housing Resources
Local Government ProgramFind free or affordable food and housing supports, including housing vouchers and rental help in Philadelphia. Check resources and eligibility details.
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+1-202-407-2303
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Mayor's Commission on Aging
Local Government ProgramAccess SNAP enrollment, free legal aid, and mental health counseling through Philadelphia's Mayor's Commission on Aging. Learn about services offered.
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+1-215-686-8450
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Bebashi Resource Navigation
NonprofitBebashi offers housing vouchers, rental assistance, SNAP enrollment, clinics, and job training for Philadelphia residents. Explore resources now.
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+1-215-769-3561
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Greater Philadelphia Alliance Social Service Center
NonprofitGreater Philadelphia Alliance provides utility assistance, food pantries, meals, and mental health counseling. See hours & eligibility for programs.
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+1-218-579-2349
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Pennsylvania Medicaid / Medical Assistance
Federal Government ProgramApply for Pennsylvania Medicaid to cover eligible healthcare needs, plus utility assistance and SNAP benefits enrollment statewide.
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+1-713-648-5095
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Philadelphia Mayor's Commission on Aging Resources
Local Government ProgramThe Philadelphia Mayor's Commission on Aging offers SNAP enrollment, free legal aid, and mental health counseling tailored to seniors. Find out how to apply.
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+1-215-686-8450
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Community Legal Services of Philadelphia
NonprofitCommunity Legal Services offers free legal help, utility assistance, and SNAP enrollment support in Philadelphia. Call for intake and legal advice.
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+1-551-293-2757
Recommended next steps
- Start with PA Navigate to search by ZIP code and request referrals for food, housing, transportation, health care, and benefits help.
- If you are homeless or at risk, use Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services food and housing resources first.
- Adults age 60 or older should call the Mayor's Commission on Aging for meals, medical-care links, benefits, housing security, and advocacy.
- Contact JFCS Basic Needs for groceries, clothing, financial assistance, and housing-support navigation.
- Use JFCS Care Management if you need step-by-step help with applications, documents, benefits, housing, food, and legal-aid referrals.
- Contact Bebashi if you need resource navigation tied to food, transportation, toiletries, health care, behavioral health, or ID support.
- Contact GPASS for culturally responsive housing counseling, food pantry help, energy assistance, behavioral health, and social-service navigation.
- Apply for or renew Medicaid through Pennsylvania DHS if you need health coverage, behavioral-health coverage, or Medical Assistance Transportation Program acces
- If supporting an older Philadelphian, ask the City aging office about meals, senior centers, medical care, transportation-related supports, and home repair prog
- For legal or public-benefits problems, contact Community Legal Services for help with housing, public benefits, employment, utilities, and records issues.
Need categories
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Mental Health Services
- Counseling and Crisis
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Housing and Shelter
- Emergency and Stability