Carbon Cliff
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Local offices in Carbon Cliff
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Carbon Cliff Water and Sewer Utilities
1001 Mansur Avenue, Carbon Cliff, IL 61239
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage billingResidents can ask about water, sewer, and garbage bills, payment options, or starting water service.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on carboncliff.gov
Local office · City office
Carbon Cliff Village Hall
1001 Mansur Avenue, Carbon Cliff, IL 61239
Help here
- Village servicesResidents can contact Village Hall for help with village services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on carboncliff.gov
Library · Regional office
Rock River Library District at Silvis Public Library
806 1st Avenue, Silvis, IL 61282
Help here
- Library cards and materialsMany Carbon Cliff residents can get a library card at Silvis Public Library and use its books and other library services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on silvislibrary.org
Village of Carbon Cliff website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Carbon Cliff
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
River Bend Food Bank
4010 Kimmel Drive, Davenport, IA 52802
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
Prairie State Legal Services, 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
Project NOW
1830 Second Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Rock Island County
Carbon Cliff is in Rock Island County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center
500 42nd Street, Suite 6, Rock Island, IL 61201
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for state benefits and get help with a benefits case.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on illinois.gov
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Rock Island
227 21st Street, Rock Island, IL 61201
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or ask about housing assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on communityhomepartners.com
Public health · County office
Rock Island County Health Department
2112 25th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services, health information, and help preventing disease.
- WICGet nutrition support and help with food benefits for women, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rockislandcountyil.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Rock Island County 708 Mental Health Board
1504 Third Avenue, Third Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201
Help here
- Mental health and substance use service informationGet information about local mental health, substance use, and disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rockislandcountyil.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging
729 34th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201
Help here
- Aging and caregiver informationGet information and referrals for services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wiaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Veterans Assistance Commission of Rock Island County
1504 Third Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201
Help here
- Veterans benefits and emergency assistanceGet help with VA benefits and, if eligible, food, hygiene, or rent assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rockislandcountyil.gov
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.
Call 988Text 988