Cary
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Local offices in Cary
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Local office · City office
Village Hall
755 Georgetown Drive, Cary, IL 60013
Help here
- Village services and resident inquiriesVisit or call Village Hall for help with village services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on caryillinois.com
Utilities · City office
Village of Cary Utility Billing
755 Georgetown Drive, Cary, IL 60013
Help here
- Water and sewer bills and serviceAsk about water and sewer bills, pay a bill, or arrange to start or stop service.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on caryillinois.com
Library · Regional office
Cary Area Public Library
1606 Three Oaks Road, Cary, IL 60013
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, use computers and printing, borrow materials, and attend events.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on caryarealibrary.org
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Cary Park District Community Center
255 Briargate Road, Cary, IL 60013
Help here
- Senior programs and activitiesAdults over 55 can find senior activities and register for programs at the Community Center.Apply onlineRead more
- Community programs and recreationResidents can register for recreation programs and use the center's fitness and meeting spaces.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on carypark.com
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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org
Village of Cary official website website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of McHenry County
Cary is in McHenry County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
McHenry County Department of Health
2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Building A, Woodstock, IL 60098
Help here
- Public health clinics and programsGet vaccinations, screenings, maternal and child health services, and help with communicable diseases.
- WICEligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get food and nutrition support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mchenrycountyil.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
McHenry County Housing Authority
1125 Mitchell Court, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Help here
- Housing and rental assistanceEligible county residents can ask about rental help, public housing, and other housing support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mchenrycountyhousing.org
Veterans · County office
Veterans Assistance Commission of McHenry County
667 Ware Road, Suite 100, Woodstock, IL 60098
Help here
- Veteran benefits and assistanceVeterans and eligible family members can get help with benefits claims, referrals, transportation, and temporary financial needs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mchenrycountyil.gov
Emergency help · County office
McHenry County Emergency Management Agency
2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and response informationGet information about preparing for emergencies and finding help during disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mchenrycountyil.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
McHenry County Law Library and Legal Self-Help Center
Michael J. Sullivan Judicial Center, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098
Help here
- Court self-helpGet court process information, forms, and referrals to legal help.
- Law libraryUse legal reference materials and computers to research laws and court forms.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mchenrycircuitclerk.org
State office · State office
Illinois Department of Human Services McHenry County Family Community Resource Center
512 Clay Street, Woodstock, IL 60098
Help here
- Benefits applicationsApply for SNAP, cash assistance, and medical benefits through the state office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
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