Role: county service access point for housing, mental health, aging, public health, and other offices; geography: Montgomery County; cost/eligibility: each program has separate intake and criteria; emergency limit: not an emergency response location. | Programs, eligibility, schedules, costs, service areas, and capacity can change. Confirm details directly before traveling or making plans; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Montgomery County DeKalb Center Norristown
The county lists multiple offices at 1430 DeKalb Street, including Housing and Community Development, Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities, Public Health, and Aging Services. Call ahead to confirm which office can help and where to enter.
Role: county behavioral-health and developmental-disability system navigation; geography: Montgomery County; cost/eligibility: ask about county intake, insurance, and provider criteria; emergency limit: use Mobile Crisis or 911 when urgent, as appropriate. | Programs, eligibility, schedules, costs, service areas, and capacity can change. Confirm details directly before traveling or making plans; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Montgomery County Behavioral Health / Developmental Disabilities
The county office can direct residents toward county mental-health and developmental-disability services. Ask about the appropriate regional provider and how to access care; this is not a diagnosis or guaranteed appointment.
Role: aging, caregiver, in-home support, meal, and Medicare-counseling navigation; geography: Montgomery County; cost/eligibility: many services are age- or needs-based; ask about each program; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed in-home placement. | Programs, eligibility, schedules, costs, service areas, and capacity can change. Confirm details directly before traveling or making plans; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Montgomery County Office of Aging Services
Residents age 60 and older and their caregivers can ask about care management, protective services, meals, in-home supports, and Medicare counseling. Confirm eligibility, screening, and capacity.
Role: nutrition support for older adults; geography: Norristown provider area; cost/eligibility: county criteria include age 60+, inability to prepare/shop, and no regular support for those tasks; donations may be requested; emergency limit: not urgent food delivery or medical care. | Programs, eligibility, schedules, costs, service areas, and capacity can change. Confirm details directly before traveling or making plans; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Home-delivered meals — Norristown provider
Montgomery County lists Montco SAAC in Norristown as a home-delivered-meal provider. Call the Office of Aging Services for screening and ask the provider about present capacity, schedule, and any requested donation.
Role: reduced-rate shared rides; geography: Montgomery County; cost/eligibility: county describes service for residents age 65+; registration, trip purpose, fare, booking, and capacity must be confirmed; emergency limit: not an ambulance or urgent transport. | Programs, eligibility, schedules, costs, service areas, and capacity can change. Confirm details directly before traveling or making plans; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
TransNet Senior Shared Ride
Ask the county Office of Aging or TransNet about enrollment, trip booking, accessible vehicles, service area, and current fares before relying on a ride.
Role: public-health information, clinics, and programs; geography: Montgomery County; cost/eligibility: clinic and program rules vary; confirm residency, appointment, insurance, and fees; emergency limit: not urgent medical care or emergency response. | Programs, eligibility, schedules, costs, service areas, and capacity can change. Confirm details directly before traveling or making plans; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Montgomery County Office of Public Health
Ask about current public-health clinic services, immunization access, environmental-health questions, and appropriate referrals. Confirm location and appointment requirements before traveling.
Role: federally qualified community health center with primary and behavioral health, care coordination, and other services; geography: Norristown and DVCH service area; cost/eligibility: insurance accepted and sliding-fee discounts may be available based on income and household size; confirm current terms; emergency limit: not crisis response. | Programs, eligibility, schedules, costs, service areas, and capacity can change. Confirm details directly before traveling or making plans; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Norristown Regional Health Center — DVCH
The center lists adult and family medicine, behavioral health, social services, and health-insurance enrollment. Ask about new-patient access, clinical fit, language support, insurance, and the sliding-fee application before scheduling.
Role: nonprofit behavioral-health assessment, therapy, medication management, case management, and peer services; geography: Montgomery County; cost/eligibility: payer, county program, clinical fit, and current appointment availability must be confirmed; emergency limit: call 988 or county Mobile Crisis for crisis support. | Programs, eligibility, schedules, costs, service areas, and capacity can change. Confirm details directly before traveling or making plans; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Central Behavioral Health — Norristown intake
Central lists a Norristown intake center and same-day access to intake assessments on weekdays. Call to ask about the right program, insurance or other payment options, hours, and current access; same-day intake is not a promise of same-day treatment.
Role: recovery-support and peer connection; geography: Montgomery County; cost/eligibility: ask about current activities, membership, and access; emergency limit: not a crisis hotline or medical detox service. | Programs, eligibility, schedules, costs, service areas, and capacity can change. Confirm details directly before traveling or making plans; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Montgomery County Recovery Community Center
The county lists the Recovery Community Center at 601 DeKalb Street in Norristown. Contact the county Drug & Alcohol office or center to confirm services, schedule, and whether a particular recovery pathway fits.
Role: housing and community-development information; geography: Montgomery County; cost/eligibility: programs have separate funding, income, ownership, and application rules; confirm open intake; emergency limit: not shelter placement or a same-day housing guarantee. | Programs, eligibility, schedules, costs, service areas, and capacity can change. Confirm details directly before traveling or making plans; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Montgomery County Housing & Community Development
Ask about current housing programs, fair-housing help, and the right route for a renter or homeowner. The county directs people experiencing or at risk of homelessness to Your Way Home.
Role: state benefit application and case access; geography: Montgomery County; cost/eligibility: SNAP and other benefits require Pennsylvania eligibility screening; confirm documentation and current application method; emergency limit: not immediate food delivery or crisis support. | Programs, eligibility, schedules, costs, service areas, and capacity can change. Confirm details directly before traveling or making plans; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Montgomery County Assistance Office — SNAP and benefits
The county lists an Assistance Office at 1931 New Hope Street in Norristown for benefit questions. Ask about SNAP, Medicaid, cash assistance, current appointment or walk-in rules, and how to apply through COMPASS.
Role: nonprofit food distribution and community-closet resources; geography: Norristown location and other listed sites; cost/eligibility: confirm current calendar, service-area rules, documentation, and availability; emergency limit: not a 24/7 crisis response. | Programs, eligibility, schedules, costs, service areas, and capacity can change. Confirm details directly before traveling or making plans; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
ACLAMO — Norristown food distribution
ACLAMO lists recurring food distributions at its Norristown office and publishes calendars. Check the current calendar and ask what is available before making a trip; schedules can change.
Role: community-action nonprofit with food, housing/energy, tax, and family-support pathways; geography: Montgomery County; cost/eligibility: each program has separate income, service-area, and funding rules; confirm current openings; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or utility restoration. | Programs, eligibility, schedules, costs, service areas, and capacity can change. Confirm details directly before traveling or making plans; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Community Action Development Commission (CADCOM)
CADCOM's current site lists food resources, housing and energy, SNAP help, tax filing assistance, and family programs. Call to identify the right program and current intake before relying on assistance.
Role: county food-assistance directory; geography: Montgomery County; cost/eligibility: each pantry sets its own service area, schedule, and documentation; confirm current availability and stock; emergency limit: not emergency medical or crisis care. | Programs, eligibility, schedules, costs, service areas, and capacity can change. Confirm details directly before traveling or making plans; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Montgomery County food-resource guide
Use the county's food-assistance page to find current pantry and benefit pathways. Call the specific pantry before traveling to confirm hours, eligibility, documentation, and whether food is available that day.
Role: civil legal aid for eligible low-income and vulnerable residents; geography: Montgomery County; cost/eligibility: free legal services are screening- and case-acceptance-dependent; emergency limit: not emergency shelter, cleanup, or legal representation guarantee. | Programs, eligibility, schedules, costs, service areas, and capacity can change. Confirm details directly before traveling or making plans; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania — Norristown
The Norristown office lists civil legal help, including housing and consumer matters. Call or apply to confirm income screening, scope, deadlines, and current intake; a referral does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Role: legal research and public self-help materials; geography: Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown; cost/eligibility: public research access is listed, but ask about copying, computer, and service fees; emergency limit: not legal advice or representation. | Programs, eligibility, schedules, costs, service areas, and capacity can change. Confirm details directly before traveling or making plans; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Montgomery County Law Library
The Law Library serves the public as well as courts and attorneys. It can help locate legal research materials, but it does not replace an attorney; verify hours and access before traveling.
Role: public library, information, computer, and community-program access; geography: Norristown and library district; cost/eligibility: ask about library-card requirements, printing, and current hours; emergency limit: not shelter, clinical care, or crisis response. | Programs, eligibility, schedules, costs, service areas, and capacity can change. Confirm details directly before traveling or making plans; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Montgomery County–Norristown Public Library
The library is a place to ask about information access, computers, programs, and a quieter place to work. Its website provides the current address and contact details; confirm hours and access before visiting.
Role: regional public transportation; geography: Norristown and the greater Philadelphia region; cost/eligibility: fare, schedule, transfer, and accessibility rules vary; check live information; emergency limit: not emergency medical transportation. | Programs, eligibility, schedules, costs, service areas, and capacity can change. Confirm details directly before traveling or making plans; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
SEPTA Manayunk/Norristown Line and Metro service
SEPTA operates service to Norristown, with schedules and system advisories posted online. Check the departure, service alerts, fare, and accessibility information for the specific trip before leaving.
Role: municipal residential waste rules; geography: Borough of Norristown addresses only; cost/eligibility: collection limits apply and extra hauling may cost more; confirm address, item, and fee rules; emergency limit: not a cleanup crew or hoarding-support service. | Programs, eligibility, schedules, costs, service areas, and capacity can change. Confirm details directly before traveling or making plans; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Norristown trash, recycling, and bulk collection
The Borough says regular bulk pickup is limited to two eligible items per scheduled pickup; appliances, construction debris, and hazardous materials are excluded. Before moving belongings, check the rules and ask the hauler about extra charges and accepted items. These rules do not apply automatically outside the borough.
Role: building permits, property-maintenance complaints, and code enforcement; geography: Borough of Norristown; cost/eligibility: jurisdiction and any inspection or permit fee depend on the situation; ask before filing; emergency limit: enforcement is not voluntary peer support or emergency response. | Programs, eligibility, schedules, costs, service areas, and capacity can change. Confirm details directly before traveling or making plans; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Norristown Buildings & Code Enforcement
The borough describes code enforcement and property-maintenance complaint functions. If you are seeking support for your own home, consider voluntary help first and ask what a report could trigger; do not assume an inspection will provide cleanup or supportive services.
Role: nutrition and health support for eligible pregnant/postpartum people, infants, and children; geography: Montgomery County; cost/eligibility: WIC qualification and appointment rules apply; confirm current location and enrollment; emergency limit: not urgent medical care. | Programs, eligibility, schedules, costs, service areas, and capacity can change. Confirm details directly before traveling or making plans; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Norristown WIC Center
Montgomery County lists maternal and child health and WIC pathways. Ask about current Norristown appointments, eligibility, required documents, and available nutrition support.
Role: substance-use treatment navigation and recovery-support referrals; geography: Montgomery County; cost/eligibility: ask about county funding, assessment, insurance, and provider criteria; emergency limit: not overdose response, detox medical care, or 911. | Programs, eligibility, schedules, costs, service areas, and capacity can change. Confirm details directly before traveling or making plans; a referral is not a guarantee of service or placement.
Montgomery County Drug & Alcohol Services
The county office describes treatment and recovery resources, including a Norristown recovery community center. Ask which path fits and what is available now; call 911 for a suspected overdose or immediate medical danger.