Role: substance-use prevention, screening, assessment, referral, and recovery support; geography: Somerset County; cost/eligibility: call to ask about funding, program criteria, and any charges; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or a substitute for 911/988 | Programs, fees, eligibility, and schedules can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Somerset County Single County Authority (SCA)
The county SCA connects residents to substance-use prevention, intervention, treatment, and related services. Ask about confidential intake, available recovery-support options, and what funding or eligibility rules apply.
Role: directory of peer, caregiver, recovery, and other support groups; geography: Somerset County; cost/eligibility: ask each organizer about participation and any cost; emergency limit: groups are not crisis response or clinical care | Programs, fees, eligibility, and schedules can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
2026 Somerset County Support Groups
The current county support-group list includes a peer-to-peer mental-health group and caregiver and recovery options. The publisher asks readers to verify each meeting's time and location before attending because details can change.
Role: directory of local recovery and peer meetings; geography: Somerset County; cost/eligibility: confirm participation terms and any cost with each group; emergency limit: meetings are not emergency or clinical services | Programs, fees, eligibility, and schedules can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Somerset SCA Local Meetings Directory
The Somerset SCA posts local recovery-meeting information. Schedules and locations can change, so contact the organizer and confirm before traveling.
Role: clinical substance-use and mental-health services, including outpatient and residential options; geography: Somerset and nearby regional service areas; cost/eligibility: insurance accepted for outpatient care varies and is approved before service—confirm fees and fit; emergency limit: use 911 or 988 for crisis needs | Programs, fees, eligibility, and schedules can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes lists substance-use treatment and outpatient mental-health services at 224 Twin Lakes Road in Somerset. Call the appropriate intake line to ask about assessment, age or service fit, insurance, cost, and current openings.
Role: county aging-services information and referrals; geography: Somerset County older adults and caregivers—confirm program age and eligibility rules; cost/eligibility: ask about each service and any fees; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or a crisis line | Programs, fees, eligibility, and schedules can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Somerset County Area Agency on Aging
The county directory lists the Somerset County Area Agency on Aging. Call to ask what current supports, caregiver information, or referrals may fit; confirm intake requirements and whether a service has a cost.
Role: unbiased Medicare information and enrollment counseling; geography: Pennsylvania Medicare-eligible residents, with local service through Area Agencies on Aging; cost/eligibility: free and confidential for eligible Medicare beneficiaries; emergency limit: not medical care or crisis support | Programs, fees, eligibility, and schedules can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
PA MEDI Medicare Counseling
Pennsylvania's Department of Aging says PA MEDI counseling is free and confidential. Call the statewide helpline or the local Area Agency on Aging to ask about an appointment and the documents to bring.
Role: nonprofit community-action programs, including housing and rental assistance, food pantry, shelter, and weatherization; geography: Somerset County; cost/eligibility: ask about each program's current intake, requirements, and any fees; emergency limit: no assistance or placement is guaranteed | Programs, fees, eligibility, and schedules can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Tableland Services Community Action
Tableland lists several basic-needs programs for Somerset County. Call to identify which program accepts inquiries for your situation and confirm current eligibility, funding, service area, and availability before making plans.
Role: shared-ride transportation service; geography: Somerset County; cost/eligibility: the provider lists service for older adults, people with disabilities, Medical Assistance participants, and the general public—confirm current eligibility, fare, reservation, and route; emergency limit: not emergency transport | Programs, fees, eligibility, and schedules can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Tableland Shared Transportation
Tableland describes shared transportation using accessible vans. Contact the provider well before a trip to verify eligibility, booking lead time, service area, fare, and whether a ride can accommodate your needs.
Role: civil legal information and possible representation; geography: Somerset County residents who meet program criteria; cost/eligibility: free services are subject to financial and case screening; emergency limit: not emergency response and representation is not guaranteed | Programs, fees, eligibility, and schedules can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Summit Legal Aid — Somerset Office
Summit Legal Aid lists a Somerset office and civil legal services. Contact intake to ask whether your issue and household meet the current eligibility guidelines and whether the organization can assist.
Role: statewide directory to locate food pantries; geography: Pennsylvania, searchable by community or ZIP; cost/eligibility: each pantry sets its own service area and requirements—confirm directly; emergency limit: not a crisis, housing, or medical service | Programs, fees, eligibility, and schedules can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Pennsylvania Food Pantry Locator
Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services provides a food-pantry locator. Search near your current address and call the pantry before traveling to confirm hours, documentation, delivery options, and current supplies.
Role: food-access information and pantry/SNAP navigation; geography: service area includes Somerset County—confirm the nearest current option; cost/eligibility: pantry rules vary and must be checked with the local provider; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or crisis response | Programs, fees, eligibility, and schedules can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
The Food Bank offers food-assistance information and directs people to nearby resources. Contact its help team or use the pantry locator to confirm the closest Somerset County option, schedule, and requirements before traveling.
Role: information and referral for local health, housing, food, utility, and human services; geography: Pennsylvania; cost/eligibility: ask whether a referred program has fees or eligibility rules; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch—call 911 for immediate danger | Programs, fees, eligibility, and schedules can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
PA 211
PA 211 can help identify services near a ZIP code. Tell the navigator what is most urgent and ask each referred provider directly about intake, cost, hours, and availability.
Role: state portal to screen for and apply for public benefits; geography: Pennsylvania; cost/eligibility: benefits have program-specific income, household, and other criteria; emergency limit: an application is not immediate food, shelter, or emergency help | Programs, fees, eligibility, and schedules can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Pennsylvania COMPASS Benefits Portal
COMPASS is Pennsylvania's online gateway for public-benefit applications and information. Review the current program rules and contact the county assistance office if you need help completing an application.
Role: state directory and contact information for county benefit offices; geography: Pennsylvania, including Somerset County; cost/eligibility: each benefit has separate rules and screening; emergency limit: not a crisis or emergency-response service | Programs, fees, eligibility, and schedules can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Pennsylvania County Assistance Office Information
Pennsylvania DHS provides county assistance office information for questions about benefits and applications. Confirm the correct office, current contact method, documents, and program eligibility before visiting.
Role: public library, information access, and community learning; geography: Somerset County, with a Somerset location; cost/eligibility: ask about library-card rules and any program-specific fees; emergency limit: not a housing or crisis service | Programs, fees, eligibility, and schedules can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Somerset County Library
The Somerset County Library lists its Somerset location at 6022 Glades Pike, Suite 120, and public hours on its current page. Check the page or call before traveling for holiday, weather, and program changes.
Role: official contact directory for county departments and services; geography: Somerset County; cost/eligibility: office-specific—ask the department; emergency limit: use the listed crisis line or 911 for urgent safety needs | Programs, fees, eligibility, and schedules can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Somerset County Department Directory
The county directory lists offices such as Aging, DBHS, Children and Youth, SCA, emergency services, and recycling. Call the specific department to confirm its role, intake process, office hours, and any service criteria.
Role: county recycling information and program contacts; geography: Somerset County, with location and service rules that may vary by municipality; cost/eligibility: confirm accepted materials, site hours, fees, and residency rules; emergency limit: not bulk-cleanout or household-removal service | Programs, fees, eligibility, and schedules can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Somerset County Recycling Program
The county program describes recycling and waste-reduction resources. Before loading a vehicle, contact the county or municipality to confirm the closest active location, accepted materials, hours, and any fee; do not assume every site accepts household goods or bulky items.
Role: borough contact for local water, sewer, street, and inspection questions; geography: Borough of Somerset only—not all Somerset County; cost/eligibility: service boundaries, billing, and fees depend on address and account; emergency limit: not emergency or cleanup assistance | Programs, fees, eligibility, and schedules can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Borough of Somerset Municipal Services
If the property is within Somerset Borough, ask the Borough which office handles the specific water, sewer, street, or inspection concern. Confirm service jurisdiction and current rates; other municipalities set their own rules.
Role: borough-specific recycling and waste-service information; geography: Borough of Somerset residents—verify your address and hauler; cost/eligibility: accepted items and charges vary by provider and service; emergency limit: not a countywide debris-removal or cleanup service | Programs, fees, eligibility, and schedules can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Somerset Borough Waste and Recycling Information
Borough notices distinguish local collection arrangements and service providers. Contact the Borough and your current hauler before setting items out; do not assume a countywide pickup schedule or that a particular item will be accepted.
Role: county emergency-preparedness information and coordination; geography: Somerset County; cost/eligibility: contact the agency about public information and preparedness resources; emergency limit: not a substitute for 911, 988, or the county 911 non-emergency line | Programs, fees, eligibility, and schedules can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Somerset County Emergency Management
The county Emergency Management Agency shares preparedness information and coordinates county resources during incidents. Use 911 for immediate danger and contact the appropriate utility, municipality, or service provider for routine property concerns.