Jackson County
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Local offices in Jackson County
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Public health · County office
Jackson County Health Department
415 Health Dept Road, Murphysboro, IL 62966
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- Public health servicesGet local health services and information from the county health department.
- WICEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jchdonline.org
Emergency help · County office
Jackson County Emergency Management Agency
1001 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet emergency information and learn how the county prepares for local emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksoncounty-il.gov
Housing authority · County office
Jackson County Housing Authority
300 N 7th Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966
Help here
- Public housing and vouchersApply for public housing or ask about a housing choice voucher.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jcha-il.org
State office · State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center, Murphysboro
333 S 13th Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966
Help here
- Benefits applicationsApply for or get help with state benefits such as SNAP, cash assistance, and medical coverage.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
Child support · State office
Illinois Child Support Services, Marion Regional Office
3419 Professional Park Drive, Marion, IL 62959
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get help establishing parentage and support orders and collecting support payments.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hfs.illinois.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Egyptian Area Agency on Aging
200 E. Plaza Drive, Carterville, IL 62918
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults and their caregivers with local programs, benefits, and support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on egyptianaaa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
ACCESS Community Action Agency
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- Food, housing, and utility helpAsk about local help with food, housing, and utility costs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on accesshelps.org
Library · City office
Carbondale Public Library
405 W Main Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
Help here
- Library and court access resourcesUse library materials, public computers, and help finding legal forms and information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carbondalepubliclibrary.org
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Illinois
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- 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
Jackson County, Illinois website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Jackson 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