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County services
The county's human side: an Area Agency on Aging for every resident over 60, a Veterans Affairs office that files claims, crisis lines that answer at 3 AM, a park system from Core Creek to Ringing Rocks, and a seven-branch library. Route yourself to the right office — most needs have one.
Services Desk Official
In a mental-health crisis, call or text 988 — free, 24/7. Every county crisis line is listed below.
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Who handles my need?
Twelve common needs, routed to the office that actually answers.
| Your need | The office | Run by | What to know | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Help for an older adult — care, meals, senior centers | Area Agency on Aging | County | The county's front door for residents 60+ — links older adults to services, runs thirteen senior community centers, and handles protective services. | Area Agency on Aging ↗ 267-880-5700 |
| Report elder abuse | AAA Protective Services hotline | 24/7 line | The Area Agency on Aging's protection-from-abuse hotline answers around the clock. | Aging services ↗ 1-800-243-3767 |
| Veterans benefits, claims & records | County Veterans Affairs | County | Claims assistance, the Veteran's Van to VA medical centers, discount cards, and the disabled-veterans real-estate tax exemption — offices in Doylestown and Levittown. | Veterans Affairs ↗ 215-345-3307 |
| Mental health crisis — now | 988 + county crisis centers | 24/7 line | Call, text, or chat 988 anywhere. In-county: mobile crisis 1-877-435-7709, or the regional crisis centers listed below. | All crisis lines ↗ 988 |
| Report child abuse or neglect | ChildLine (state, 24/7) | 24/7 line | ChildLine takes reports around the clock; the county Children & Youth agency (215-348-6900) investigates and runs intake during business hours. | Report online (PA Compass) ↗ 1-800-932-0313 |
| Drug & alcohol treatment | Drug & Alcohol Commission (BCDAC) | Partner | The county's contracted commission funds assessment and treatment, distributes Narcan, and runs prevention programs. PA's 24/7 helpline: 1-800-662-4357. | bcdac.org ↗ |
| Homelessness or housing crisis | Bucks County Housing Link | Partner | The county's coordinated entry point for emergency shelter and housing help — start at the Housing Link intake, not individual shelters. | buckshousinglink.org ↗ |
| Public health — clinics, WIC, inspections | Department of Health | County | Public health nursing and clinics at Neshaminy Manor (Doylestown), WIC through MFHS, plus published restaurant-inspection reports. | Health Department ↗ 215-345-3318 |
| Reserve a pavilion or find a park | Parks & Recreation | County | The county park system runs from Core Creek to Ringing Rocks — reserve pavilions and program spots online through the CivicRec catalog. | Parks & Recreation ↗ 215-757-0571 |
| Get a library card | Bucks County Free Library | County | Seven county branches — Bensalem, Doylestown, Langhorne, Levittown, Perkasie, Quakertown, Yardley — plus independent municipal libraries across the county. | buckslib.org ↗ |
| A ride to appointments — seniors & disability | Bucks County Transport, Inc. | Partner | Shared-ride and paratransit service for older adults and riders with disabilities; the county Veterans' Van covers VA medical trips separately. | bctransport.org ↗ |
| Emergency alerts for my address | Ready Bucks | County | The county's Everbridge alert system — severe weather, road closures, evacuations — by call, text, or email. You pick where and how. | Sign up for Ready Bucks ↗ |
Verified against official county and partner pages July 26, 2026. Several county services are delivered by contracted partner organizations on their own websites — those links are correct even though they leave buckscounty.gov.
Answered around the clock
Crisis lines & hotlines
Every number below is staffed 24/7 unless noted. In an emergency, call 911.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call, text, or chat — 24/7 988
Mobile crisis (Lenape Valley) Comes to you, countywide 1-877-435-7709
Crisis center — Central Bucks Lenape Valley Foundation 215-345-2273
Crisis center — Lower Bucks Lenape Valley Foundation 215-785-9765
Crisis center — Upper Bucks Penn Foundation 215-257-6551
ChildLine — report child abuse State line, 24/7 1-800-932-0313
Children & Youth after-hours emergency 1-888-245-7210
Elder abuse (Area Agency on Aging) 24-hour 1-800-243-3767
PA drug & alcohol helpline 1-800-662-HELP 1-800-662-4357
National domestic violence hotline 1-800-799-SAFE 1-800-799-7233
Veterans crisis line Then press 1 988
Poison control 1-800-222-1222
Transcribed from the county's Hotlines & Crisis Services page July 26, 2026.
Residents 60+
Aging services & senior centers
One county agency is the front door for every aging question — from a hot meal to protective services.
The front door
Area Agency on Aging
Links residents 60+ to in-home services and community resources; 55 E Court Street, 3rd Floor, Doylestown — weekdays 8:30–4:30
📞 267-880-5700 · abuse hotline 1-800-243-3767 (24-hr)
Thirteen locations
Senior community centers
Recreation and education programs countywide — most serve a hot, nutritious meal and connect seniors to county resources
Getting there
Bucks County Transport
Shared-ride and paratransit service for older adults and riders with disabilities — the county's door-to-door option
🚌 Fixed routes — transit map →
Served & earned
Veterans services
A county office that files claims, a van that drives to the VA, and a tax exemption most eligible veterans don't know exists.
Claims & benefits
County Veterans Affairs
VA claims assistance and benefits counseling; appointment-only offices in Doylestown (55 E Court St) and Levittown (7321 New Falls Rd)
📞 215-345-3307 · appointments 215-345-3887
Rides to the VA
The Veteran's Van
Free transport from designated Bucks County stops to the Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Saracini Outpatient Clinic, and Coatesville VA
📞 Pre-register two weeks ahead: 215-345-3885
Money on the table
Tax exemption & records
PA's real-estate tax exemption for eligible disabled veterans runs through the county office
📜 DD-214s are recorded free at the Recorder of Deeds — records guide →
Health & family
Public health & human services
The Health Department at Neshaminy Manor, plus the agencies behind children, housing, and recovery services.
Public health
Department of Health
Public health nursing and clinics at Neshaminy Manor, 1282 Almshouse Rd, Doylestown; also publishes restaurant-inspection reports
Children & youth
Children & Youth Social Services
Child-welfare intake and investigations; 55 E Court Street, 3rd Floor. Report abuse 24/7 to ChildLine 1-800-932-0313 or online
📞 215-348-6900 · after-hours 1-888-245-7210
Housing & recovery
Housing Link & BCDAC
Housing crisis starts at the Housing Link — the county's coordinated entry for shelter and housing help
💚 Treatment funding & Narcan: bcdac.org ↗
Quality of life
Parks & libraries
A county park system that spans Core Creek to Ringing Rocks, and a library system with seven branches.
The park system
Parks & Recreation
County parks, nature centers, and recreation programs; headquartered at 901 E Bridgetown Pike, Langhorne
Pavilions & programs
Online reservations
Pavilion rentals and program registration run through the county's CivicRec catalog — book online rather than by phone
🗺 Trails & park maps — maps guide →
Seven branches
Bucks County Free Library
Bensalem, Doylestown, Langhorne, Levittown, Perkasie, Quakertown, and Yardley — cards, catalog, and digital library at buckslib.org
Many boroughs & townships also run independent municipal libraries
Common questions
Bucks County services answers
Who do I call about services for an aging parent in Bucks County? The Bucks County Area Agency on Aging at 267-880-5700 — the county's front door for residents 60 and older. It links older adults to in-home services and community resources, runs thirteen senior community centers around the county (most serve a hot meal), and handles protective services. Offices are at 55 E Court Street, 3rd Floor, Doylestown, weekdays 8:30–4:30.
How do I report elder abuse or child abuse in Bucks County? Elder abuse: the Area Agency on Aging's 24-hour protection-from-abuse hotline, 1-800-243-3767. Child abuse or neglect: ChildLine, Pennsylvania's 24/7 line, at 1-800-932-0313, or online through the PA Compass portal. The county Children & Youth agency (215-348-6900) handles intake during business hours, with an after-hours emergency line at 1-888-245-7210.
What help does Bucks County offer veterans? The county Veterans Affairs office (215-345-3307) assists with VA claims and benefits, with appointment-only offices in Doylestown and Levittown (215-345-3887). The Veteran's Van runs to the Philadelphia VA Medical Center, the Saracini Outpatient Clinic, and Coatesville VA — pre-register at 215-345-3885 at least two weeks ahead. The office also handles veteran discount cards and Pennsylvania's disabled-veterans real-estate tax exemption.
Is there a mental-health crisis line in Bucks County? Yes — several, all 24/7. Call, text, or chat 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. In-county, Lenape Valley Foundation runs mobile crisis (1-877-435-7709) and crisis centers for Central Bucks (215-345-2273) and Lower Bucks (215-785-9765); Penn Foundation covers Upper Bucks (215-257-6551).
How do I get a library card in Bucks County? Through the Bucks County Free Library — seven county branches in Bensalem, Doylestown, Langhorne, Levittown, Perkasie, Quakertown, and Yardley, with the catalog and card signup at buckslib.org. Many boroughs and townships also run independent municipal libraries alongside the county system.
This page is a routing layer, not medical, legal, or benefits advice. Programs and eligibility are set by each agency — confirm with the office named above.
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