Luzerne County Assistance Office

Child & Family Services in South Washington Street Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. County Assistance Office (CAO) of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Provides SNAP, TANF, Medical Assistance, LIHEAP, and child care subsidy eligibility services for Luzerne County residents.

Phone: (570) 826-2100

Address: **Wilkes-Barre District** 205, South Washington Street Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18711-3298

Website: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/CAO-Contact.aspx

Good to know: Source: PA DHS County Assistance Offices directory (https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/CAO-Contact.aspx) | Harvested: 2026-04-28 | Toll-Free: 1-866-220-9320

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Frequently asked questions about Luzerne County Assistance Office

How do I contact Luzerne County Assistance Office?

You can call Luzerne County Assistance Office at (570) 826-2100 or visit **Wilkes-Barre District** 205 in South Washington Street Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Their website is https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/CAO-Contact.aspx.

What services does Luzerne County Assistance Office offer?

County Assistance Office (CAO) of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Provides SNAP, TANF, Medical Assistance, LIHEAP, and child care subsidy eligibility services for Luzerne County residents.

Are services at Luzerne County Assistance Office free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Luzerne County Assistance Office at (570) 826-2100 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Luzerne County Assistance Office offer services in other languages?

Call Luzerne County Assistance Office at (570) 826-2100 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.