Pennsylvania Resources
Know Where To Turn
You can’t always predict life changes, so if you find yourself needing to apply for benefits, find food assistance, or access other services, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and other departments can help.
PA Dept. of Human Services / Behavioral Health
PA Dept. of Health
File for Unemployment
Apply For Benefits
COMPASS
Voter Information
NAMI Affiliates
PA Dept. of Human Services / Behavioral Health
Whether you are dealing with a crisis or need some extra support in your day-to-day life, the PA Dept. of Human Services offers a variety of behavioral health services, resources, and information for anyone who needs it.
OMHSAS can connect people with county mental health offices, regional mental health and substance use field offices, and Behavioral Health Choices Managed Care Organizations.
PA Dept. of Health
Through the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH), you can order a birth or death certificate, get immunization information, view health statistics, and more.
File for Unemployment
The PA Dept. of Labor and Industry administers benefits to unemployed individuals, oversees the administration of workers' compensation benefits to individuals with job-related injuries, and provides vocational rehabilitation to individuals with disabilities.
Apply For Benefits
If you need to apply for Medicaid, SNAP, CHIP, or other benefits, DHS connects you with background and information you need to proceed.
COMPASS
COMPASS is an online tool for Pennsylvanians to apply for many health and human service programs and manage benefit information.
Voter Information
Pennsylvania's official voter information website is a comprehensive page for all eligible citizens in Pennsylvania. It includes resources on voter registration, mail-in and absentee ballots, finding your polling place, and more.
NAMI Affiliates
NAMI Affiliates across the state offer peer and family support groups that help people affected by mental health conditions connect with others who are experiencing similar feelings and situations. Affiliates also offer education programs that help people better understand mental health and the importance of self-care.