Braidwood

Local offices in Braidwood

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · Regional office

  Will County 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwwill.org

• Utilities · City office

  Braidwood Water Billing

  141 W. Main St., Braidwood, IL 60408

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and garbage serviceContact the city to start or manage water, sewer, and garbage service and pay related bills.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 815-458-2333DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on braidwood.gov

• Local office · City office

  Braidwood City Hall

  141 W. Main St., Braidwood, IL 60408

  Help here

  • City services and recordsContact City Hall for city services, the city clerk, and public records.
  Call 815-458-2333DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on braidwood.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Fossil Ridge Public Library

  386 W. Kennedy Road, Braidwood, IL 60408

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials and use public library resources.
  Call 815-458-2187DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fossilridge.org

City of Braidwood website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Braidwood

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Will County

Braidwood is in Will County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Will County WIC

  501 Ella Avenue, Joliet, IL 60433

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC provides eligible families with food benefits, nutrition education, referrals, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
  Call 815-727-8524DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on willcountyhealth.org

• State office · State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services Will County Family Community Resource Center

  45 E. Webster Street, Joliet, IL 60432

  Help here

  • SNAP, cash, and medical benefitsApply for or get help with food, cash, and medical benefits.Apply online
  Call 815-740-5350DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us

• 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.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org

• Public health · County office

  Will County Health Department

  501 Ella Avenue, Joliet, IL 60433

  Help here

  • Public health servicesFind public health programs, immunizations, and health information for county residents.Read more
  • Behavioral health servicesGet information about outpatient mental health care, crisis support, and substance use services.Read more
  Call 815-727-8480DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on willcountyhealth.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Will County Law Library and Legal Self-Help Center

  100 W. Jefferson Street, 3rd Floor, Joliet, IL 60432

  Help here

  • Legal information and court formsFind legal information, court forms, and research tools for common legal problems.
  Call 815-727-8619DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on willcountycourts.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois

  245 W. Roosevelt Road, Building 6, Suites 41-43, West Chicago, IL 60185

  Help here

  • Aging services information and coordinationContact AgeGuide to find services and support for older adults and caregivers in Will County.
  Call 630-293-5990DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ageguide.org

Everything in Will 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