Gillespie

Local offices in Gillespie

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

• Utilities · City office

  Gillespie Water and Sewer Department

  400 Pear Street, Gillespie, IL 62033

  Help here

  • Water and sewer serviceContact the department about water and sewer service or report a service problem.
  Call 217-839-3279DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Southwestern Illinois

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 for free, confidential referrals to local help with housing, utilities, food, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Gillespie City Hall

  115 N. Macoupin Street, Gillespie, IL 62033

  Help here

  • City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help with city services, questions, and public information.
  • Municipal bill paymentsUse the city page to pay water and other municipal bills.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 217-839-2919DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Gillespie Public Library

  201 West Chestnut Street, Gillespie, IL 62033

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and use books, research tools, and other library resources.
  Call 217-839-3614DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Gillespie website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Gillespie

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

Offices for all of Macoupin County

Gillespie is in Macoupin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Macoupin County Public Health Department WIC

  1115 Morgan Street, Carlinville, IL 62626

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get nutrition support and monthly food benefits.
  Call 217-854-7272DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcphd.net

• State office · State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services Macoupin Family Community Resource Center

  340 Wilson Street, Carlinville, IL 62626

  Help here

  • Apply for state benefitsVisit or call the office for help with Illinois Department of Human Services programs and benefits.
  Call 217-854-3145DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing authority · County office

  Macoupin County Housing Authority

  760 Anderson Street, Carlinville, IL 62626

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the housing authority for information about its housing assistance programs.
  Call 217-854-8606DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Macoupin County Public Health Department

  205 Oakland Avenue, Carlinville, IL 62626

  Help here

  • Public health and health careGet public health services and information, including medical, dental, behavioral health, and substance use care.
  Call 217-854-3223DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcphd.net

• Older adults · Regional office

  AgeLinc, Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland

  2731 S. MacArthur Boulevard, Springfield, IL 62704

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get information, referrals, and help finding services in Macoupin County.
  Call 217-787-9234DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Macoupin County Veterans Assistance Commission

  220 N. Broad Street, Carlinville, IL 62626

  Help here

  • Veterans assistanceVeterans can contact the commission for help with veterans' assistance services.
  Call 217-854-5249DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on macoupincountyil.gov

Everything in Macoupin 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