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Assistance

Cash Assistance
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and General Assistance

Clearances and Background Checks

Fingerprinting, FBI Background Checks, Applications, and Clearances

Domestic Violence Crisis and Prevention
Resources and where to get help

Employment and Training Programs
Resources for Pennsylvanians to start and succeed on their career path

Find Facilities and Locations
Find facilities and locations

Health Care and Medical Assistance
Medical assistance in Pennsylvania including access, treatment, and prevention

Heating Assistance/LIHEAP
Get help with heating your home

Housing
Resources and strategies for Housing in Pennsylvania

Legal Services in Pennsylvania 
Help with legal matters for Pennsylvanians who cannot afford an attorney

Mental Health Services
Programs and resources, eligibility, and network of care

MyCOMPASS PA Mobile App
Mobile app for Pennsylvanians who applied for or receive state benefits

Rape Crisis and Prevention
Resources and help for victims/survivors, sexual violence prevention tools

Report Abuse
Report child abuse or abuse of adults with disabilities 

Search for Provider
Provider search tool

State Hospitals
Locate your nearest State Hospital

Substance Abuse Services
Find Centers of Excellences and other resources

Suicide Prevention Task Force
In May 2019, the Wolf Administration announced a first-of-its-kind, statewide Suicide Prevention Task Force to develop Pennsylvania's statewide suicide prevention plan

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Get help with food, EBT, find income limits, and work requirements

Welfare Fraud Tipline
Call 1-844-DHS-TIPS tipline