The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS PA) is a cabinet-level state agency in Pennsylvania. The agency administers services that provide care and support to Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable citizens.
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Information and resources about the ACA for individuals, families, and providers
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
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
Child Care and Early Learning
Find services/centers and learn more about STARS and other programs
Clearances and Background Checks
Fingerprinting, FBI Background Checks, Applications, and Clearances
Child Support Contact Information
Child support resources for families
Child Welfare Services
Child abuse, adoption and foster care
CHIP – Children’s Health Insurance Program
More information on CHIP coverage and eligibility in PA
Complex Case Planning for Children & Youth Under Age 21
A comprehensive, multi-program approach to serving children and youth with social, emotional, behavioral, and/or physical health needs
Early Intervention Services
Children in PA with developmental delays can benefit from early intervention
Find Facilities and Locations
Find facilities and locations
Integrated Children’s Services
Combination of long-term prevention, early intervention, and services for family stability
Juvenile Justice Services
Individualized treatment services based on criminogenic risk, need, and responsivity
Search for Provider
Find a provider
Report Child Abuse
Contact the ChildLine to report abuse
Alternatives to Nursing Homes
Home and community-based services are available through the Office of Long-Term Living
LIFE
Information on the Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) program
Long-Term Care Services
Wide range of assistive services provided to individuals based on their needs
Assistive Technology
Equipment that may aid in the assistance of children and adults with disabilities and functional limitations
Autism Services
Resources to enhance the quality of life and independence of Pennsylvanians with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as support for families
Intellectual Disability Services
Eligibility, contact information, and resources for support and service
Personal Care Home Services
Services for people who may need help in their day-to-day lives
Services for Persons with Disabilities
Different programs and services for people who may need help in their day-to-day lives
State Centers
Intermediate Care Facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities
Find Facilities and Locations
Find care homes and county assistance office contact information
Search for a Provider
Provider search tool
Burial and Cremation Payment
Payment for burial and cremation services on behalf of eligible individuals
Casualty Recovery
Compensation for personal injury claims for Medical Assistance recipients
Estate Recovery
Recovering Medical Assistance payments from the estate of an individual receiving nursing home or home and community-based services
Homeless Assistance
Find help prior to or after being evicted from your home
Reproductive Health
Family Planning and Alternatives to Abortion services
DHS HelpLine 1-800-692-7462 (1-800-451-5886 TDD for individuals with hearing impairments)
ChildLine (State Child Abuse Registry) 1-800-932-0313
CHIP Helpline 1-800-986-KIDS (1-800-986-5437)
Pharmacy Services 1-800-537-8862, option 1
Secretary of Human Services 1-717-787-2600
Disability Services 1-800-753-8827
Welfare Fraud TipLine 1-844-DHS-TIPS (1-844-347-8477)
Autism Services 1-866-539-7689
COMPASS/Benefits Helpline (Cash Assistance, SNAP, MA, etc.) 1-800-692-7462
Governor’s Office 1-717-787-2500
Estate Recovery Program 1-800-528-3708
Health & Human Services HR Delivery Center 1-717-787-5618
Child Support Enforcement Helpline 1-800-932-0211
Pennsylvania Healthcare