Role: private-pay hoarding-related support and practical assistance; geography: Clearfield County; ask about travel or remote options; cost/eligibility: private pay; confirm current scope and pricing before scheduling; emergency limit: not therapy, emergency response, or a substitute for 911/988 | Schedules, locations, costs, eligibility, service areas, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
The Peer Tree
The Peer Tree is a separate private-pay support option for people and families. Ask about current services, travel, consent, safety planning, scope, and cost; a listing does not promise availability or a particular outcome.
Role: digital peer support and tools for people affected and supporters; geography: online; available to Clearfield County residents with internet access; cost/eligibility: check current app/platform terms; some features may have their own conditions; emergency limit: peer support—not therapy, clinical care, or emergency support | Schedules, locations, costs, eligibility, service areas, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Unburied
Unburied offers a digital peer-support pathway for people affected by hoarding and clutter and for friends or family. Use it for connection and ongoing peer support, not urgent safety needs or clinical treatment.
Role: outpatient behavioral-health counseling and psychiatric services; geography: Clearfield; telehealth options may be available; cost/eligibility: call to verify insurance, fees, referral needs, age fit, intake, and current appointments; emergency limit: outpatient care—not a 24/7 crisis service; use 911/988 for urgent crisis needs | Schedules, locations, costs, eligibility, service areas, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Penn Highlands Bright Horizons Outpatient Center
Penn Highlands lists Bright Horizons Outpatient Center at 1033 Turnpike Avenue, Suite 300, Clearfield, PA 16830, phone 814-768-2137. Its outpatient services include counseling and medication management; call to confirm current clinicians, eligibility, and scheduling.
Role: hospital discharge planning and community-agency referrals; geography: patients at Penn Highlands Clearfield; cost/eligibility: hospital-based service; ask the care team about eligibility and availability; emergency limit: not independent emergency dispatch or ongoing home-care placement | Schedules, locations, costs, eligibility, service areas, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Penn Highlands Clearfield case management
Penn Highlands says hospital case managers can help coordinate discharge, equipment, insurance authorization, transportation, and community referrals. For Clearfield, ask the hospital care team or call 814-768-2401.
Role: public, multifamily, and subsidized housing application information; geography: Clearfield County; multiple housing sites; cost/eligibility: income, household, property, and program rules apply; current waitlist status is not confirmed; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or immediate placement | Schedules, locations, costs, eligibility, service areas, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Clearfield County Housing Authority
The Housing Authority lists several housing communities and an application process. Its waitlist notices found during review were dated 2025, so call 814-765-2485 to confirm whether applications are being accepted, current criteria, and estimated wait; no opening is promised.
Role: short-term shelter and basic support for men experiencing homelessness; geography: Clearfield County; Clearfield Borough; cost/eligibility: the organization says shelter services are free; capacity is limited and intake/eligibility must be confirmed; emergency limit: serves men only and is not a family or general shelter; call before traveling; 911 for immediate danger | Schedules, locations, costs, eligibility, service areas, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Good Samaritan Center — men's short-term shelter
Catholic Charities lists the Good Samaritan Center at 11 North Front Street, Clearfield, PA 16830, with a stated capacity of 13 men. Call the shelter at 814-768-7229 before going to ask about a bed, intake, and current eligibility.
Role: food distribution; geography: Clearfield and Curwensville area; location in Clearfield; cost/eligibility: confirm service-area rules, documents, and any eligibility requirements; emergency limit: not a crisis-response or emergency-shelter provider | Schedules, locations, costs, eligibility, service areas, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Clearfield/Curwensville Area Food Pantry
Central Pennsylvania Community Action lists this pantry at 212 Hammermill Road, Clearfield, PA 16830, generally Monday through Wednesday except the third Wednesday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Call 814-577-8905 before travel to confirm hours, documents, and current supply.
Role: benefit application and case questions for SNAP, Medical Assistance, TANF, and LIHEAP; geography: Clearfield County; office in Clearfield; cost/eligibility: each benefit has separate state eligibility rules; ask about current office access; emergency limit: weekday benefits office—not emergency response or guaranteed approval | Schedules, locations, costs, eligibility, service areas, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Clearfield County Assistance Office
Pennsylvania DHS lists a Clearfield County Assistance Office at 1025 Leonard Street, Clearfield, PA 16830, phone 814-765-7591. Confirm hours and documents before visiting; use 911 for emergencies and 211 for general community-resource navigation.
Role: online applications and renewal for Pennsylvania public benefits; geography: Pennsylvania, including Clearfield County; cost/eligibility: program-specific income, household, and other rules apply; online application is free; emergency limit: online application portal—not emergency assistance or a guarantee of approval | Schedules, locations, costs, eligibility, service areas, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
PA COMPASS benefits portal
COMPASS is Pennsylvania's official online portal for benefits including Medical Assistance, SNAP, and cash assistance. Check the current program list and required information, or contact the County Assistance Office if online access is difficult.
Role: seasonal heating-cost and heating-crisis grants; geography: Pennsylvania; applications through the County Assistance Office or COMPASS; cost/eligibility: income, household, fuel, and crisis criteria apply; 2026–27 season is scheduled to open November 2, 2026; emergency limit: not open on this guide's review date; not a substitute for 911 in an immediate emergency | Schedules, locations, costs, eligibility, service areas, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Pennsylvania LIHEAP heating assistance
The 2025–26 season is closed, and the 2026–27 season is scheduled to open November 2, 2026; LIHEAP is not open as of the review date. Dates may change, so confirm current status, eligibility, and documents before applying. For a heat emergency, call the utility and PA 211 while checking current state guidance.
Role: scheduled local bus service; geography: Clearfield-area stops and nearby communities; cost/eligibility: published fare applies; verify current fare, stops, schedule, and accessibility; emergency limit: not emergency transportation; routes and service can change | Schedules, locations, costs, eligibility, service areas, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
ATA Clearfield-area fixed routes
ATA publishes the Clearfield fixed-route schedule, including a courthouse stop and connections to local services. Check its live schedule or call customer service at 866-282-4968 before planning a trip.
Role: pre-booked shared transportation; geography: Clearfield County; service area and trip types vary; cost/eligibility: customer service confirms fare, reservation lead time, service, and eligibility; some reduced-fare programs require approval; emergency limit: not emergency transport; limited services require advance scheduling and partner approval | Schedules, locations, costs, eligibility, service areas, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
ATA Shared Ride and Call-A-Bus
ATA describes countywide shared rides for eligible trips and reduced fares for certain older or disabled riders. Call 866-282-4968 to ask about the exact address, reservation time, fare, accessibility, and current Call-A-Bus availability.
Role: aging, caregiver, nutrition, and in-home service navigation; geography: Clearfield County residents age 60 and older; cost/eligibility: age/residency and program-specific screening apply; some services may use client contributions or limited funds; emergency limit: weekday navigation—not emergency dispatch; protective-service line is listed separately | Schedules, locations, costs, eligibility, service areas, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Mature Resources Area Agency on Aging
Mature Resources is the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging. Its services include aging and caregiver support, nutrition, and in-home pathways; call 814-765-2696 to ask about a specific need, screening, and costs.
Role: caregiver assessment and support options; geography: caregivers supporting eligible Clearfield County older adults; cost/eligibility: program eligibility, assessment, funding, and possible contributions vary; confirm current rules; emergency limit: support planning—not emergency home care or guaranteed cleaning help | Schedules, locations, costs, eligibility, service areas, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Mature Resources Caregiver Support Program
The Area Agency on Aging lists caregiver support and an assessment process. Call 814-765-2696 to ask what help may fit and whether funding is available; do not assume a caregiver program will provide a hoarding cleanout.
Role: free civil legal-aid intake and representation for eligible clients; geography: Clearfield County and other MidPenn counties; cost/eligibility: income and case-type screening apply; criminal defense is outside civil legal-aid scope; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed representation | Schedules, locations, costs, eligibility, service areas, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
MidPenn Legal Services
MidPenn lists Clearfield County in its service area and provides free civil legal services to eligible residents. Call 800-326-9177 to ask about the legal issue and intake; acceptance depends on eligibility and case priorities.
Role: library, information, and community access; geography: Clearfield Borough; confirm service area for library card and programs; cost/eligibility: check card eligibility, printing/computer fees if any, and current hours; emergency limit: not emergency response or housing placement | Schedules, locations, costs, eligibility, service areas, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library
The Shaw Public Library is at 1 South Front Street, Clearfield, PA 16830. Call 814-765-3271 or check its website for current hours, library-card rules, and available programs.
Role: recycling drop-off and special collection information; geography: Clearfield County; five county-sponsored drop-off sites; cost/eligibility: fees or event registration can vary by material and event; confirm before travel; emergency limit: drop-off recycling is not curbside trash collection, hauling, or in-home cleanout | Schedules, locations, costs, eligibility, service areas, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Clearfield County recycling drop-off locations
The County Solid Waste Authority lists five recycling drop-off locations, but accepted materials differ by site. Never leave items outside full containers; call 814-765-5149 to check site rules and current special events.
Role: solid-waste plan, recycling sites, and special-event information; geography: Clearfield County; cost/eligibility: call to confirm event fees, registration, accepted materials, and dates; emergency limit: not a household cleanout or guaranteed waste-pickup service | Schedules, locations, costs, eligibility, service areas, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Clearfield County Solid Waste Authority
The Authority coordinates parts of the county's solid-waste plan and supplements municipal recycling with drop-off sites and occasional e-waste/household-hazardous-waste events. Ask about current rules; it does not confirm private hauling or in-home cleanup.
Role: water/sewer account and service questions; geography: Clearfield Borough and Lawrence Township service area; confirm the service address; cost/eligibility: usage, deposits, and rates depend on account and property; confirm service jurisdiction; emergency limit: utility office and after-hours line—not emergency medical, fire, or cleanup response | Schedules, locations, costs, eligibility, service areas, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Clearfield Municipal Authority — water and sewer
The Authority serves water and sewer customers in Clearfield Borough and Lawrence Township. Call 814-765-9609 to confirm whether an address is in its service area and ask about billing or service questions.
Role: benefit and service navigation for veterans; geography: Clearfield County; county office in Clearfield; cost/eligibility: veteran status and benefit-specific eligibility apply; confirm required records and appointment needs; emergency limit: weekday office—not emergency response | Schedules, locations, costs, eligibility, service areas, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Clearfield County Veterans Affairs
The County Veterans Affairs office lists 212 East Locust Street, Suite 104, Clearfield, PA 16830. Call 814-765-4611 to ask about benefit-navigation appointments and required documents.