Lincoln
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Local offices in Lincoln
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Local office · City office
Lincoln City Hall
700 Broadway Street, Lincoln, IL 62656
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help reaching city departments and finding city services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lincolnil.gov
Library · Regional office
Lincoln Public Library District
725 Pekin Street, Lincoln, IL 62656
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use public computers, or get help finding information.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lincolnpubliclibrary.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Oasis Senior Citizens of Logan
2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln, IL 62656
Help here
- Senior activities and wellness servicesOlder adults can visit for activities, wellness services, and support groups.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lincolnil.gov
State office · State office
DeWitt and Logan County Family Community Resource Center
1550 4th Street, Lincoln, IL 62656
Help here
- Apply for SNAP, Medicaid, or cash assistanceVisit the office to apply for food, medical, or cash benefits from the State of Illinois.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
City of Lincoln, Illinois website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Logan County
Lincoln is in Logan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Logan County Department of Public Health
109 Third Street, Lincoln, IL 62656
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services such as immunizations, testing, and health information.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lcdph.org
Veterans · County office
Logan County Veteran Assistance Commission
122 N McLean Street, Lincoln, IL 62656
Help here
- Veteran and family assistanceVeterans and their families can get help finding and applying for available benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on logancountyil.gov
Emergency help · County office
Logan County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency and disaster informationGet county information about weather and disaster preparedness.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on logancountyil.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Logan County Circuit Clerk
Help here
- Child support court mattersGet help with court records and child support matters handled by the Circuit Clerk.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on logancountyil.gov
Housing authority · County office
Logan County Housing Authority
1028 N College Street, Lincoln, IL 62656
Help here
- Public housing and landlord listingsAsk about public housing and local landlord listings.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lincolnil.gov
State office · State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center in Logan County
1550 4th Street, Lincoln, IL 62656
Help here
- Benefits application helpGet in-person help with applications for SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on illinois.gov
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
- Logan County 211
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