Essential Numbers
General Assistance
211
24/7 help connecting with everyday needs
(food, rent, utlities)
COMPASS
PA website for people who need or recieve state benefits of ANY KIND.
People need to set up an account
Call the COMPASS Helpline 1-800-692-7462 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday
APP:
myCOMPASSPA
Older Adult Protective Services
1 412- 350- 6905
Reporting abuse or neglect of people over 60+
PACE
Clearinghouse
Helps adults in Pennsylvania who are 18 years or older with social and life services. They recommend local, state, and national resources based on what each person needs.
Apply by phone:
1-800-955-0989
PA Medicare Education
and Decision Insight
1 800-783-7067
Counseling for Medicare, Medicaid & long term care
SeniorLine
1 412- 350- 5460
Info on in-home care, transportation, senior centers and more
Social Security Administration
1 866- 770-2965
Retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits