Role: statewide human-services navigation and referral; geography: Pennsylvania; cost/eligibility: free to contact; each referred program sets its own criteria; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
Pennsylvania 211
Ask for current Monroe County food, housing, utility, and other community-resource options. Confirm a program directly before sharing sensitive information or traveling.
Role: substance-use treatment referral and funding navigation; geography: Carbon, Monroe, and Pike Counties; cost/eligibility: uninsured or underinsured funding may be available after eligibility review; emergency limit: referral line is not medical emergency response | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol Commission
The commission lists a 24/7 referral center at 1-866-824-3578 and Monroe County outpatient access points. Ask about current programs, insurance, funding criteria, and the right provider for the need.
Role: county Homeless Assistance Program information and referral; geography: Monroe County; cost/eligibility: ask about current intake, eligible needs, documentation, and openings; emergency limit: a contact does not secure same-day shelter or rental assistance | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
Monroe County Homeless Assistance Program contact
Pennsylvania DHS lists the Monroe County Administrative Center as the county HAP contact. Call 570-517-3129 and ask which agency currently handles intake and coordinated-entry referrals.
Role: daytime shelter and outreach for adults experiencing or facing homelessness; geography: Monroe County; cost/eligibility: ask about intake and current eligibility; emergency limit: daytime services do not guarantee overnight shelter or housing | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
RHD Street2Feet Outreach Center
Resources for Human Development lists showers, laundry, mail, hygiene supplies, food, case management, employment support, and housing connections at 130 N. First Street, Suite 102, Stroudsburg. Call before traveling to confirm hours and access.
Role: family homelessness prevention, shelter, and housing stabilization; geography: Monroe and Pike Counties; cost/eligibility: ask about household fit, documentation, and current capacity; emergency limit: contact does not guarantee shelter or financial aid | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
Family Promise of the Poconos
The nonprofit serves families with children and lists emergency shelter and housing assistance. Its Monroe office is a mailing address; call 570-420-8589 to ask about intake rather than arriving without an appointment.
Role: public and subsidized housing information; geography: Monroe County; cost/eligibility: income, household, and program rules apply; confirm whether applications or waiting lists are open; emergency limit: housing applications are not immediate shelter | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
Housing Authority of Monroe County
The authority lists public housing and other affordable housing programs for eligible low-income households, older adults, and people with disabilities. Call before applying or making a trip to confirm current openings and documents.
Role: owner-occupied home-repair program information; geography: Monroe County; cost/eligibility: income, ownership, property, and program rules apply; ask whether funding and applications are available; emergency limit: not emergency repair or rental assistance | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
Monroe County Redevelopment Authority housing rehabilitation
The county's benefits booklet describes rehabilitation assistance for qualifying owner-occupied homes. Contact the authority to verify current program terms, waitlist, repairs covered, and application status before relying on older program materials.
Role: information, referral, and services for older adults and caregivers; geography: Monroe County; cost/eligibility: many services are age- or needs-based; ask about assessment and fees; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical care | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
Monroe County Area Agency on Aging
The Stroudsburg office can help older adults and caregivers explore food, care management, transportation, benefits, and protective services. Office: 724 Phillips Street, Suite 102; call to confirm what fits.
Role: assessment and in-home support for eligible older adults; geography: Monroe County; cost/eligibility: assessment required; funds may be limited and a sliding-scale contribution may apply; emergency limit: not emergency home repair or crisis response | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
Monroe County OPTIONS Program
The county describes care management, eligible home-delivered meals, personal care, respite, and emergency-response devices. Contact the Area Agency on Aging for an assessment; service and cost depend on eligibility and available funds.
Role: protective-services response to suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults age 60 and older; geography: Pennsylvania, with Monroe County intake; cost/eligibility: call to report a concern or ask for guidance; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
Older Adult Protective Services
Monroe County says its protective service is available 24 hours a day. Call the statewide number 1-800-498-0330; do not use email to report an urgent concern.
Role: home-delivered meals and wellness checks; geography: Monroe County; cost/eligibility: ask about assessment, service area, meal options, and current fees; emergency limit: meal delivery is not emergency food or medical response | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
Monroe County Meals on Wheels
The county's current benefits booklet lists daily hot meals, weekly freezer packs, and some emergency-weather options for older adults and people who are homebound. Call to confirm present availability and eligibility.
Role: referral to current food pantries and community meals; geography: Monroe County; cost/eligibility: each pantry sets its own service area and rules; emergency limit: referral lists do not guarantee same-day food | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
Monroe County food pantry and meal referrals
The county's Area Agency on Aging benefits booklet directs residents to 211 or the Area Agency on Aging for a current pantry and meal list. Call first to check hours, documents, and pickup requirements.
Role: state benefits applications and case information; geography: Monroe County; cost/eligibility: household, income, and program rules apply; emergency limit: benefit application is not same-day food or crisis response | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
Monroe County Assistance Office — SNAP and benefits
Pennsylvania DHS lists the Monroe County Assistance Office phone as 570-424-3030 and toll-free 1-877-905-1495. Ask about SNAP, Medical Assistance, and which office handles the specific benefit.
Role: seasonal heating-bill and heating-crisis assistance; geography: Pennsylvania residents; cost/eligibility: income and household rules apply; the 2026–27 season is scheduled to open November 2, 2026; emergency limit: not a general housing grant or guaranteed immediate heating repair | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
Pennsylvania LIHEAP heating assistance
As of October 8, 2026, Pennsylvania DHS says the 2025–26 season is closed and the next season is scheduled to open November 2, 2026. Check the state page for current dates and contact the Monroe County Assistance Office about crisis situations.
Role: fixed-route public transportation; geography: Monroe County routes; cost/eligibility: check current routes, fares, hours, and accessibility before travel; emergency limit: transit is not emergency transport | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
Pocono Pony fixed-route buses
The Monroe County Transit Authority publishes current fixed-route maps and service alerts. Check the route and trip time before leaving; service may vary by day and route.
Role: reservation-based shared transportation; geography: Monroe County and eligible regional trips; cost/eligibility: program, distance, and rider eligibility affect fares; reserve in advance and confirm current terms; emergency limit: not emergency transportation | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
Pocono Pony Shared Ride
The transit authority lists shared-ride options including senior, disability, and other program pathways. Contact MCTA to register, ask about eligibility, and schedule; do not assume a same-day ride is available.
Role: transportation to covered medical appointments for eligible Medical Assistance members; geography: Monroe County; cost/eligibility: enrollment and plan rules apply; confirm route and reservation timing; emergency limit: not ambulance or emergency transport | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP)
MCTA says eligible members must register in advance and lists fixed-route, mileage-reimbursement, and shared-ride options. Call for current enrollment requirements, covered trips, and scheduling before an appointment.
Role: on-demand shared transportation; geography: listed Tri-Boro and Pocono Summit service zones; cost/eligibility: verify current fare, hours, app or cash payment, and zone; emergency limit: not emergency transportation | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
Pocono Pony PonyPlus on-demand service
MCTA describes service within designated areas that include Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, and Delaware Water Gap boroughs. Check the current service zone and ride availability before relying on it.
Role: civil legal aid and advice; geography: Monroe and Pike Counties; cost/eligibility: free services for eligible low-income applicants; call for screening and case acceptance; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or a guaranteed attorney assignment | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
North Penn Legal Services — Stroudsburg office
The nonprofit lists a Stroudsburg office and civil legal help that may include housing, utilities, family, benefits, and other matters. Telephone intake is limited to posted weekday windows; confirm the current schedule online or by phone.
Role: court information, legal research, and self-help materials; geography: Monroe County; cost/eligibility: ask about public access and any copy or filing fees; emergency limit: information is not legal advice or emergency protection | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
Monroe County Courthouse Law Library and Self-Help resources
Monroe County Courts lists courthouse contacts and self-help resources at 610 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg. For legal advice, contact a licensed attorney or legal-aid provider.
Role: public library, information access, and community programs; geography: Stroudsburg and Eastern Monroe service area; cost/eligibility: ask about card requirements and program registration; emergency limit: library services are not crisis response | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
Eastern Monroe Public Library — Hughes Main Library
The Hughes Main Library is at 1002 North Ninth Street, Stroudsburg. The library posts current hours, computer and reference services, and community programs; verify details before visiting.
Role: search tool for clinicians and other hoarding-related resources; geography: searchable by ZIP or city; cost/eligibility: providers set fees, insurance, and intake requirements; emergency limit: directory is not clinical advice or crisis response and listings are not IOCDF endorsements | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
IOCDF Hoarding Resource Directory
Search the directory by Stroudsburg or ZIP 18360 and ask any provider about training, experience with hoarding disorder, approach, payment, telehealth, and fit. IOCDF states that it does not evaluate or endorse listed providers.
Role: municipal solid-waste, recycling, and borough-service information; geography: Stroudsburg Borough only; cost/eligibility: borough rules, household fees, tags, and property arrangements may apply; emergency limit: municipal information is not a cleanup or hauling service | Independent starting points, not endorsements. Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, fees, waitlists, and availability before traveling or relying on assistance. No provider was contacted, and no appointment, treatment, funding, housing placement, cleanup, transportation, or outcome is promised.
Stroudsburg Borough waste and residential-service information
Before setting items out or arranging removal, confirm whether the address is inside the borough and ask about current refuse, recycling, bulk-item, and property rules. Other Monroe County municipalities have different requirements.