Role: regional navigation for housing, food, health, and other services; geography: Mifflin and Juniata Counties; cost/eligibility: each listed program sets its own rules; emergency limit: directory is not a crisis line or placement guarantee | Some options serve the wider Mifflin-Juniata region rather than Lewistown Borough; confirm your address, eligibility, cost, and current availability.
Mifflin-Juniata Resource Database
The county links this searchable resource directory for local needs. Use it to identify options, then contact each provider directly to verify current hours, eligibility, and openings.
Role: county human-services information and referrals; geography: Mifflin County; cost/eligibility: program rules vary; emergency limit: county office is not emergency dispatch | Some options serve the wider Mifflin-Juniata region rather than Lewistown Borough; confirm your address, eligibility, cost, and current availability.
Mifflin County Human Services
The county lists its Human Services office at the courthouse. Ask which program handles housing, food, Medical Assistance transportation, or another need, and what current intake and documents apply.
Role: public housing and housing-choice-voucher information; geography: check each program's service area and current application status; cost/eligibility: income, household, waitlist, and program rules apply; emergency limit: waitlists are not emergency shelter | Some options serve the wider Mifflin-Juniata region rather than Lewistown Borough; confirm your address, eligibility, cost, and current availability.
Mifflin County Housing Authority
The Authority's official site publishes application information; waitlist status can differ by program and change. Check the current notice or call before relying on an application window or expected placement.
Role: Pennsylvania public-benefit applications and information; geography: Mifflin County; cost/eligibility: the state determines program-specific household and income eligibility; emergency limit: an application is not same-day housing, food, or medical care | Some options serve the wider Mifflin-Juniata region rather than Lewistown Borough; confirm your address, eligibility, cost, and current availability.
Mifflin County Assistance Office (PA DHS)
The state directory lists the Mifflin County office in Lewistown and contact numbers for benefits, including LIHEAP. Ask about the correct program, application channel, documents, and current processing.
Role: seasonal heating-bill and utility-assistance information; geography: Mifflin County; cost/eligibility: season, income, household, crisis circumstances, and available funding apply; emergency limit: does not repair equipment or replace emergency services | Some options serve the wider Mifflin-Juniata region rather than Lewistown Borough; confirm your address, eligibility, cost, and current availability.
Heating assistance and LIHEAP
The county directs residents to the Mifflin County Assistance Office for heating assistance. Confirm the current LIHEAP application period, crisis eligibility, documents, and funding before relying on support.
Role: home-energy efficiency and heating-system assistance; geography: Mifflin County is listed in the service area; cost/eligibility: the program describes no-cost service for income-qualified households—confirm current thresholds, wait, and funding; emergency limit: contact the County Assistance Office for a heating emergency | Some options serve the wider Mifflin-Juniata region rather than Lewistown Borough; confirm your address, eligibility, cost, and current availability.
SEDA-COG Weatherization
SEDA-COG describes weatherization for eligible homeowners and renters, with crisis-related heating-system services during a seasonal period. Call to confirm current household rules, property eligibility, wait time, and the next application step.
Role: seasonal heating assistance information; geography: Mifflin and Juniata Counties; cost/eligibility: the published page describes restrictions including age and LIHEAP status—confirm current season, rules, and funding; emergency limit: not utility repair or emergency dispatch | Some options serve the wider Mifflin-Juniata region rather than Lewistown Borough; confirm your address, eligibility, cost, and current availability.
United Way of Mifflin-Juniata Energy Bank
The United Way's page describes an Energy Bank for residents who cannot use LIHEAP. The page gives seasonal information; call before applying to confirm whether the program is currently open and what documents are needed.
Role: county food-assistance coordination and eligibility information; geography: Mifflin County; cost/eligibility: household and program rules vary, and supplies are not guaranteed; emergency limit: not a crisis response or guaranteed same-day food | Some options serve the wider Mifflin-Juniata region rather than Lewistown Borough; confirm your address, eligibility, cost, and current availability.
Mifflin County TEFAP / food assistance information
The county describes The Emergency Food Assistance Program and local coordination. Call to ask where food is currently available, what documentation or eligibility applies, and whether a site has supplies before traveling.
Role: community food pantry; geography: provider page describes service to Mifflin County residents; cost/eligibility: call to confirm current hours, household rules, and supply; emergency limit: not emergency response or guaranteed same-day food | Some options serve the wider Mifflin-Juniata region rather than Lewistown Borough; confirm your address, eligibility, cost, and current availability.
Mother Hubbard's Cupboard at St. Mark's
The church says pantry service is not limited by religious affiliation. Its posted schedule may change; call ahead to confirm today's hours, availability, and what to bring.
Role: scheduled door-to-door shared-ride transportation; geography: Mifflin and Juniata County residents; cost/eligibility: registration and fare depend on rider category and trip; emergency limit: advance-booked service, not emergency transportation | Some options serve the wider Mifflin-Juniata region rather than Lewistown Borough; confirm your address, eligibility, cost, and current availability.
Mifflin-Juniata CARS shared-ride service
The regional service describes local and out-of-county medical trips. It asks most riders to request trips by noon the preceding day; confirm registration, eligibility, fare, pickup area, and availability before depending on a ride.
Role: non-emergency rides to covered medical services; geography: Pennsylvania Medical Assistance members in the county; cost/eligibility: enrollment, covered trip, and booking rules apply; emergency limit: not an emergency medical ride | Some options serve the wider Mifflin-Juniata region rather than Lewistown Borough; confirm your address, eligibility, cost, and current availability.
Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP)
Mifflin County Human Services lists transportation assistance for Medical Assistance recipients. Contact the county to confirm how to enroll, schedule a trip, and learn current ride rules.
Role: information, referral, and aging services for older adults and caregivers; geography: Mifflin-Juniata area; cost/eligibility: age and service-specific rules apply; emergency limit: not emergency response or immediate placement | Some options serve the wider Mifflin-Juniata region rather than Lewistown Borough; confirm your address, eligibility, cost, and current availability.
MJRSC Area Agency on Aging
The regional agency offers information and referral. Call to ask about available services, caregiver support, transportation, meals, and whether a service is free or has program-specific requirements.
Role: senior-center meals and community activities; geography: Mifflin-Juniata area—confirm the closest center and service area; cost/eligibility: age, reservation, and any suggested contribution depend on the program; emergency limit: not in-home care or emergency response | Some options serve the wider Mifflin-Juniata region rather than Lewistown Borough; confirm your address, eligibility, cost, and current availability.
MJRSC senior centers and meals
The regional center directory lists locations and meal/activity information. Call the center before traveling to confirm age rules, current hours, meal reservations, and CARS options.
Role: community primary and behavioral-health care; geography: Lewistown; cost/eligibility: accepts several insurance plans and describes sliding-fee discounts for eligible uninsured/underinsured patients—confirm coverage and costs; emergency limit: routine clinic care is not emergency-department care | Some options serve the wider Mifflin-Juniata region rather than Lewistown Borough; confirm your address, eligibility, cost, and current availability.
Primary Health Network — Lewistown Community Health Center
The official location page lists family medicine and behavioral health at 106 Derry Heights Boulevard. Call to verify services, appointment availability, insurance, discount eligibility, and any referral requirements.
Role: dental-care appointments; geography: Lewistown; cost/eligibility: confirm accepted coverage, fees, discount options, and appointment availability; emergency limit: routine dental scheduling is not emergency medical care | Some options serve the wider Mifflin-Juniata region rather than Lewistown Borough; confirm your address, eligibility, cost, and current availability.
Primary Health Network — Lewistown Dental Center
The network's Lewistown locations page lists its dental center. Call to verify current services, accessibility, insurance, costs, and how to request an appointment.
Role: hospital care and emergency department; geography: Lewistown; cost/eligibility: insurance, financial assistance, and charges depend on service—ask the hospital; emergency limit: call 911 if urgent danger or emergency transport is needed | Some options serve the wider Mifflin-Juniata region rather than Lewistown Borough; confirm your address, eligibility, cost, and current availability.
Geisinger Lewistown Hospital
The hospital's location page lists 24-hour hospital access at 400 Highland Avenue. For routine questions, contact the hospital; for immediate danger or an emergency needing dispatch, call 911.
Role: primary-care appointments; geography: Lewistown; cost/eligibility: confirm clinicians, insurance, fees, and appointment availability; emergency limit: routine clinic care is not emergency-department care | Some options serve the wider Mifflin-Juniata region rather than Lewistown Borough; confirm your address, eligibility, cost, and current availability.
Geisinger Lewistown primary care
Use the official location page to check current clinic details and call about a primary-care appointment or accepted coverage.
Role: trained peer support and recovery-oriented services; geography: Mifflin County; cost/eligibility: program screening, current provider availability, and coverage rules apply; emergency limit: routine peer support is not crisis response | Some options serve the wider Mifflin-Juniata region rather than Lewistown Borough; confirm your address, eligibility, cost, and current availability.
Mifflin County certified peer specialist services
The county's Mental Health Program page lists certified peer specialist services through Community Services Group, Keystone Service System, and Peer Star. Use the listed numbers on the county page to ask which service fits and whether it is accepting referrals.
Role: public library, technology access, learning, and community programs; geography: Mifflin County; cost/eligibility: borrowing and program rules may vary; emergency limit: not crisis response or case management | Some options serve the wider Mifflin-Juniata region rather than Lewistown Borough; confirm your address, eligibility, cost, and current availability.
Mifflin County Library
Check the library's official site for branch contact information, current hours, adult programs, and available technology before visiting.
Role: borough service, codes, refuse, and municipal-authority navigation; geography: Lewistown Borough only; cost/eligibility: property address, jurisdiction, fees, and service rules matter; emergency limit: borough offices do not replace 911 | Some options serve the wider Mifflin-Juniata region rather than Lewistown Borough; confirm your address, eligibility, cost, and current availability.
Lewistown Borough contacts and local services
The borough lists weekday office contacts and separate options for codes and refuse. Confirm your address is inside borough limits and verify current collection rules, accepted materials, costs, and schedules before taking action.