Alexander County
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Local offices in Alexander County
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Courts and legal help · County office
Alexander County Circuit Clerk
2000 Washington Ave, Cairo, IL 62914
Help here
- Circuit court clerk servicesContact the clerk for court filing and case information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alexandercounty.illinois.gov
Public health · Regional office
Southern Seven Health Department, Alexander County Clinic
3014 Elm St, Cairo, IL 62914
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesVisit for health screenings, immunizations, pregnancy testing, and other clinic services.
- WICWIC offers nutrition help and food benefits to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on southern7.org
Housing authority · County office
Alexander County Housing Authority
1100 Halliday Avenue, Cairo, IL 62914
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority about applying for public housing.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on acha734.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Shawnee Development Council, Alexander/Pulaski County Office
2035 Washington Ave, Cairo, IL 62914
Help here
- Energy and household assistanceEligible households can ask about help with energy bills, weatherization, and other urgent needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shawneedevelopmentcouncil.org
Older adults · Regional office
Egyptian Area Agency on Aging
200 East Plaza Drive, Carterville, IL 62918
Help here
- Aging and caregiver informationOlder adults and caregivers can get information and referrals to local services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on egyptianaaa.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Alexander County Access Point, Southern 14 Workforce Investment Board
2207 Poplar Street, Cairo, IL 62914
Help here
- Job training and employment servicesJob seekers can ask about training, employment support, and referrals to partner services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on so14lwib.com
Child support · State office
Illinois Child Support Services, Marion Regional Office
3419 Professional Park Drive, Marion, IL 62959
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get help establishing parentage and support orders and collecting support payments.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hfs.illinois.gov
Library · Regional office
Cairo Public Library
1609 Washington Ave, Cairo, IL 62914
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its books and other community services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cairopubliclibrary.org
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Illinois
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 any time to get connected with local help for housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org
Alexander County, Illinois website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Alexander 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
- 211 Illinois
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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