Jefferson County
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Local offices in Jefferson County
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Public health · County office
Jefferson County Health Department
4102 S. Water Tower Place, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountyhealthdept.org
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of Jefferson County
109 Shiloh Drive, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Help here
- Housing assistanceApply for public housing or rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hajc.org
Veterans · County office
Veterans Assistance Commission of Jefferson County
716 Main Street, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Help here
- Veterans claims and emergency assistanceGet help with veterans benefits claims and, when eligible, rent, mortgage, or utility costs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vacjc.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Jefferson County Circuit Clerk
100 S. 10th Street, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Help here
- Court records and filingsGet court records, file court documents, and find information about court dates and fees.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffcocircuitclerk.illinois.gov
Library · Regional office
C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District
101 S. Seventh Street, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, use public computers, and join library programs.
- Legal self-help resourcesUse computers and online legal information to learn about common court forms and procedures.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mtvbrehm.org
State office · State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Family and Community Resource Center, Mount Vernon
333 Potomac Boulevard, Suite F, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Help here
- Benefits applicationsApply for SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistance at the local human services office.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on illinois.gov
State office · State office
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Mount Vernon Office
321A Withers Drive, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Help here
- Child welfare servicesContact the local office for help with child welfare services and reports of child abuse or neglect.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.illinois.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Man-Tra-Con American Job Center, Jefferson County
123 S. 10th Street, Suite 502, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Help here
- Job and training supportGet help looking for work, using computers, and finding job training programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on siwdb.org
Older adults · Regional office
Midland Area Agency on Aging
434 S. Poplar Street, Centralia, IL 62801
Help here
- Aging and disability supportFind services and support that help older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers live independently.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on midlandaaa.org
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
Jefferson County, Illinois website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Jefferson 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