Hancock County
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Local offices in Hancock County
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Public health · County office
Hancock County Health Department
671 Wabash Ave, Carthage, IL 62321
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Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hancockcountyhealthdepartment.org
Veterans · County office
Hancock County Veterans’ Services
500 Main St, Carthage, IL 62321
Help here
- Veterans assistanceThe office helps county veterans connect with services and benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hancockcounty-il.gov
Emergency help · County office
Hancock County EMS
86 Buchanan St, Carthage, IL 62321
Help here
- Emergency medical servicesThe EMS office provides information about county emergency medical services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hancockcounty-il.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Mental Health Centers of Western Illinois, Hancock County
607 Buchanan Street Hwy 136, Carthage, IL 62321
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- Mental health and substance use careThe center offers mental health and substance use services for adults, children, and adolescents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mhcwi.org
Older adults · County office
Hancock County Aging and Disability Resource Center
320 Walnut Street, Carthage, IL 62321
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- Aging and disability information and assistanceStaff help older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities find benefits and local services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hancockcountyhealthdepartment.org
Older adults · Regional office
West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging
639 York St, Suite 333, Quincy, IL 62301
Help here
- Aging information and referralThe agency plans and coordinates services for older adults and connects them with local help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wcian.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Western Illinois Regional Council Community Action Agency
133 W Jackson St, Macomb, IL 61455
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- Community action servicesThe agency connects eligible residents with social service programs in Hancock County and nearby counties.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wirpc.org
State office · State office
Illinois Department of Human Services, Hancock Satellite Office
2005 E US Hwy 136, Carthage, IL 62321
Help here
- Benefits assistanceThe satellite office gives residents a local place to get help with state benefit services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
State office · State office
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility, Carthage
130 Buchanan Street, Carthage, IL 62321
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can apply for or renew a driver’s license or state ID and handle vehicle title and registration services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on apps.ilsos.gov
Library · Regional office
Carthage Public Library District
250 N 1st St, Carthage, IL 62321
Help here
- Library materials and public accessBorrow books and other materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, and attend programs at the library.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on carthagepubliclibrary.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
Hancock County, Illinois website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Hancock 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.
Call 988Text 988