Adams County
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Local offices in Adams County
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Public health · County office
Adams County Health Department
330 Vermont Street, Quincy, IL 62301
Help here
- Public health servicesGet county public health services, including clinic care and health information.
- WICApply for nutrition support and services for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountyil.gov
Veterans · County office
Veterans Assistance Commission of Adams County
3701 East Lake Center Drive, Suite 3, Quincy, IL 62305
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and finding other services for veterans and their families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountyil.gov
Emergency help · County office
Adams County Emergency Management Agency
222 North 52nd Street, Quincy, IL 62305
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information to prepare for emergencies and find county disaster response resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountyil.gov
Child support · County office
Adams County Circuit Clerk, Child Support
507 Vermont Street, Quincy, IL 62301
Help here
- Child support payments and case helpContact the Circuit Clerk about child support payments and court case records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountyil.gov
State office · State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center in Adams County
300 Maine Street, 2nd Floor, Quincy, IL 62301
Help here
- Apply for state benefitsApply for or get help with state health coverage, food assistance, and cash benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
State office · State office
Illinois Department of Employment Security, Quincy
107 North Third Street, Quincy, IL 62301
Help here
- Unemployment benefitsGet help with unemployment insurance and employment services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ides.illinois.gov
Community action · Regional office
Two Rivers Regional Council, Adams County Community Action and Weatherization Office
706 Maine Street, Quincy, IL 62301
Help here
- Weatherization assistanceAsk about help making your home more energy efficient and reducing energy costs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on trrcopo.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Two Rivers Regional Council, Adams County Workforce Office
133 North 33rd Street, Suite 100, Quincy, IL 62301
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with resumes, job applications, career planning, and unemployment benefit applications.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on trrcopo.org
Older adults · Regional office
West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging
639 York Street, Quincy, IL 62301
Help here
- Information and help for older adultsGet information about services and programs for older adults and their caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wcian.org
Library · City office
Quincy Public Library
526 Jersey Street, Quincy, IL 62301
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, learning resources, and library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on quincylibrary.org
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Adams County Help Line
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall for free, confidential referrals to local services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwayadamsco.org
Adams County, Illinois website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Adams County
Illinois programs by kind of help
These are run by Illinois and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- United Way of Adams County Help Line
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 217-224-1223 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988