Dec 13, 2023 2 min read

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services announced that the Washington County Assistance Office has temporarily relocated to 201 W. Wheeling St., Washington and will immediately begin serving clients.

The phone numbers for the office will remain the same: 724-223-4300 or toll-free at 1-800-835-9720. Office hours also remain the same, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mail can also be sent to the new address, and mail sent to the old address will be forwarded to the new address.

The new location is accessible by public transportation, has free parking, and is located in the same building as the PA Department of Labor & Industry’s Vocational Rehabilitation Office, increasing access to co-located resources provided on-site.

This location will serve as a temporary location indefinitely while DHS works to finalize a permanent location in Washington County. This location replaces the CAO located at 167 N Main St., Washington, which closed on Dec. 13. Washington County’s Valley District County Assistance Office will remain open at its current location at 595 Galiffa Dr., Donora.

Pennsylvanians can apply for Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and other public assistance programs at their local CAO.

Pennsylvanians can also apply for benefits, update their contact information, report changes in their personal circumstances, and more without having to visit a CAO:

Online at dhs.pa.gov/COMPASS

Via the free myCOMPASS PA mobile app

By calling 1-877-395-8930

For more information, visit dhs.pa.gov.