Life Path

I need benefits

SNAP, Medicaid, LIHEAP, cash assistance, CAO

First steps

Apply through COMPASS/CAO. Gather ID, income, address, household, bills, benefit notices.

Tags used

Public Benefits; SNAP; Medicaid; LIHEAP; Benefits Appeals

Emergency: If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call or text 988.

Related public beta resources

These are starter recommendations from the public beta set.

Lackawanna County SNAP / County Assistance Office Lead

SNAP, Medicaid, LIHEAP, and benefits application lead.

Community Intervention Center - Behavioral Health/Homeless Day Services

Day center/homeless services and support resource; verify clinical services.

Lackawanna County Assistance Office

Public benefits office for SNAP, Medical Assistance, TANF, LIHEAP and related...

Pyramid Healthcare - Scranton/Dunmore Area

Behavioral health/substance use provider lead; verify current local location.

Geisinger Community Medical Center Emergency Department

Hospital emergency department; emergency care resource, not a substitute for ...

Regional Hospital of Scranton Emergency Department

Hospital emergency department; verify current ownership/name and insurance.

Moses Taylor Hospital Emergency Department

Hospital emergency department; verify current services and insurance.

Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City Emergency Department

Hospital emergency department/health system resource; verify current services.

SNAP - Pennsylvania Food Assistance

Food assistance benefits administered through Pennsylvania DHS.

County Assistance Office - LIHEAP Crisis Lead

LIHEAP crisis/benefits lead.

LIHEAP - Pennsylvania Heating Assistance

Seasonal heating assistance and crisis grants.

Utility Emergency Services Fund / UESF Lead - PA

Utility assistance research lead.