Lower Merion Affordable Housing
9 South Bryn Mawr Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 275-4357
Services Provided: Assists low-moderate income renters and first-time home buyers; Develops affordable housing in Lower Merion Township.
Eligibility: Income guidelines for all housing.
Montgomery County Office of Behavioral Health / Developmental Disabilities
1430 DeKalb St.
Norristown, PA 19404
(610) 278-3642
http://www.montcopa.org/index.aspx?nid=150
Services Provided: Information and referral for questions involving mental health, mental retardation, and drug and alcohol abuse in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
1931 New Hope St.
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 270-3500
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/foradults/heatingassistanceliheap/S_000960
Services Provided: Assistance in paying heating and cooling expenses for eligible individuals and families; Provides assistance only during certain months of the year.
Eligibility: Numerous eligibility requirements. Get brochure or call for information.
Fees: None.
Montgomery County Public Assistance
1931 New Hope St.
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 270-3500 / (877) 398-5571
Services Provided: Cash assistance; Food stamps; Energy assistance; Medical assistance, including physician services, hospitalization, nursing home care; Information and referral.
Eligibility: Numerous eligibility requirements. Call for information.
Fees: Dependent upon income.
Montgomery County Health Department
1430 DeKalb St.
Norristown, PA 19404-0311
(610) 278-5117
http://www.montcopa.org/index.aspx?nid=513
Services Provided: Flu and pneumonia shots for older people or people with chronic illnesses; cancer screening for low income and uninsured and/or underinsured women age 50 or older.
Eligibility: Montgomery County resident; some services have income guidelines.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Montgomery County
1713 Markley St.
Norristown, PA 19401
(800) 772-1213
http://www.ssa.gov/disabilityssi/ssi.html
Services Provided: Pays monthly checks to people who are age 65 or older, or blind, or have a disability, and who have few assets and low incomes.
Eligibility: Age 65 or older, or blind, or have a disability; Income guidelines.
Montgomery County Housing Authority
104 W. Main St., Suite 1
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5720
Services Provided: Rental assistance and first time home buyers program throughout Montgomery County.
Eligibility: Dependent on income.
Fees: None.