Carroll County
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Local offices in Carroll County
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Public health · County office
Carroll County Health Department
822 South Mill Street, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department offers vaccines, disease referrals, environmental health services, and health information.
- WICWIC provides nutrition education and food support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carrollcountyil.gov
Emergency help · County office
Carroll County Emergency Management
301 North Main Street, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053
Help here
- Emergency planning informationResidents can get information about county hazard planning and ways to prepare for storms.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carrollcountyil.gov
Veterans · County office
Carroll County Veterans Assistance Commission
17612 East Benton Street, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053
Help here
- Veterans benefits and assistanceVeterans and eligible family members can get help applying for benefits and assistance with basic needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carrollcountyil.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 600, Rockford, IL 61108
Help here
- Aging and disability information and assistanceOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding services and benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nwilaaa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Tri-County Opportunities Council
405 Emmons Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071
Help here
- Community action servicesResidents can contact the agency for help with energy bills, housing, food, and employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tcochelps.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Carroll County Courthouse Legal Self-Help Center
301 North Main Street, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053
Help here
- Court self-help resourcesResidents can use the courthouse law library self-help center for court information and electronic filing resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on illinoiscourts.gov
Child support · County office
Carroll County Circuit Clerk
301 North Main Street, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053
Help here
- Child support fee paymentsResidents can find information and make child support fee payments through the Circuit Clerk.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carrollcountyil.gov
State office · State office
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility, Chadwick
236 Main Street, Chadwick, IL 61014
Help here
- Driver and identification servicesResidents can visit this Secretary of State facility for driver and identification services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ilsos.gov
Carroll County, Illinois website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Carroll 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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