Athens
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Local offices in Athens
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Athens City Hall
210 Dottie Bednarko Drive, Athens, IL 62613
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.Read more
- Water bill paymentPay your city water bill online, by mail, or at the city office.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on athensil.com
Library · City office
Athens Municipal Library
410 E. Hargrave Street, Athens, IL 62613
Help here
- Library cards and materialsGet a library card and borrow books and other materials.
- Public computers, printing, scanning, and faxingUse library computers and ask staff for printing, scanning, or faxing help.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on athens.lib.il.us
City of Athens, Illinois website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Athens
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Central Illinois Foodbank
1937 E. Cook St., Springfield, IL 62703
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
1800 Fifth Street, Lincoln, IL 62656-9117
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Menard County
Athens is in Menard County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Menard County Community Services
102 South Seventh Street, Petersburg, IL 62675
Help here
- General AssistanceEligible residents can apply for help with basic needs such as food, shelter, utilities, clothing, and personal care items.
- Senior transportationResidents age 60 and older can call to arrange transportation for medical appointments.
- Medicare counselingOlder residents can get help with Medicare questions and applications for prescription and health cost assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on menardcountyil.com
Child support · State office
Illinois Division of Child Support Services, Springfield Regional Office
509 South Sixth Street, Springfield, IL 62701
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can contact the regional office for help with child support services and payments.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hfs.illinois.gov
Housing authority · County office
Menard County Housing Authority
117 North 7th Street, Petersburg, IL 62675
Help here
- Housing Choice VouchersResidents can apply for rental assistance through the authority's housing voucher programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on menardcha.org
Public health · County office
Menard County Health Department
1 Centre Drive, Petersburg, IL 62675
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can get information about infectious disease, food safety, private sewage, and drinking water.
- WIC and family health servicesEligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children can get food benefits, health advice, and referrals through WIC.
- Family Case ManagementEligible families can get support and referrals related to pregnancy and a child's health.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on menardcountyil.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Menard County Circuit Court Clerk
102 South Seventh Street, Petersburg, IL 62675
Help here
- Court records and filingsResidents can file court cases, ask about court records, and get information about court procedures.
- Legal self-help resourcesResidents can use the listed self-help resources to find legal information, forms, and referrals.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on menardcountyil.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland (AgeLinc)
2731 South MacArthur Boulevard, Springfield, IL 62704
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, caregivers, and adults with disabilities can get information, referrals, and help finding local services.
- Meals and transportationOlder adults can ask about meal programs and transportation services available in their area.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agelinc.org
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 Central Illinois 211
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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