Brookport

Local offices in Brookport

We have not checked Brookport on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Brookport

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

Offices for all of Massac County

Brookport is in Massac County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Massac County General Assistance and SNAP Employment & Training

  Massac County Courthouse, 1 Superman Square, Room 1E, Metropolis, IL 62960

  Help here

  • General AssistanceEligible county residents may apply for monthly cash assistance.Apply online
  • SNAP Employment & TrainingSNAP participants can get help building job skills and finding work.Read more
  Call 618-524-5012DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on massaccountyil.gov

• State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services, Massac County Family Community Resource Center

  2301 Metropolis Street, Metropolis, IL 62960

  Help here

  • Public benefitsResidents can get help applying for state benefits such as SNAP, cash assistance, and medical coverage.Apply online
  Call 618-524-2631DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on illinois.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Shawnee Development Council, Massac/Johnson County Office

  1 Superman Square, Suite 1C, Metropolis, IL 62960

  Help here

  • Community action assistanceResidents can ask about help with rent, food, utility bills, job training, and temporary shelter.Read more
  Call 618-524-2941DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shawneedevelopmentcouncil.org

• Housing help · County office

  Massac County Housing Authority

  1209 East 5th Street, Metropolis, IL 62960

  Help here

  • Public housing applicationsAsk about affordable public housing and apply for an apartment at the housing office.Apply online
  Call 618-524-8411DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on massaccountyhousingauthority.org

• Public health · Regional office

  Southern 7 Health Department, Massac County Clinic

  1230 Commercial Park Road, Metropolis, IL 62960

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesResidents can get health screenings, immunizations, pregnancy testing, and other clinic services.
  • WICEligible families can apply for food and nutrition support for women, infants, and children.
  Call 618-524-2657DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southern7.org

• Courts and legal help · Nonprofit

  Massac County Legal Self-Help Center at Metropolis Public Library

  313 Metropolis Street, Metropolis, IL 62960

  Help here

  • Legal self-help informationResidents can find court forms, legal information, and referrals to free or low-cost legal help.
  Call 618-524-4312DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on illinoislegalaid.org

Everything in Massac 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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