Macon County
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Local offices in Macon County
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Public health · County office
Macon County Health Department WIC
1221 E. Condit St., Decatur, IL 62521
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maconchd.org
State office · State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Macon County Family Community Resource Center
1027 N. Water St., Decatur, IL 62523
Help here
- Benefits applicationsResidents can apply for SNAP, cash assistance, and medical benefits at this office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
Housing authority · Regional office
Decatur Housing Authority
1808 E. Locust St., Decatur, IL 62521
Help here
- Public housing and rental vouchersEligible residents can apply for public housing or rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on decaturhousing.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
Public health · County office
Macon County Health Department
1221 E. Condit St., Decatur, IL 62521
Help here
- Public health and clinical servicesGet immunizations, lead testing, health information, and other public health services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maconchd.org
Older adults · Regional office
East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging
1003 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington, IL 61705-9327
Help here
- Aging information and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get information and referrals to services in their community.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eciaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Veterans Assistance Commission of Macon County
141 S. Main St., Room 210, Decatur, IL 62523
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpVeterans and their families can get help applying for VA benefits and arranging rides to VA appointments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maconcounty.illinois.gov
Child support · State office
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Child Support Services, Champaign Regional Office
313 N. Mattis Ave., Suite 218, Champaign, IL 61821
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get information and help with child support services at the regional office serving Macon County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hfs.illinois.gov
Emergency help · County office
Macon County Emergency Management Agency
282 E. Macon St., Decatur, IL 62523
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationResidents can get information about local emergency planning and preparedness.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sheriff-macon-il.us
Jobs and training · County office
Illinois WorkNet Center
757 W. Pershing Rd., Decatur, IL 62526
Help here
- Job search and training servicesResidents can get help finding work, improving job skills, and paying for approved training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maconcounty.illinois.gov
State office · State office
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility, Decatur
3149 N. Woodford St., Decatur, IL 62526
Help here
- Driver and state ID servicesResidents can apply for or renew a driver’s license or state identification card at this facility.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on apps.ilsos.gov
Macon County, Illinois website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Macon County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Central Illinois Foodbank
1937 E. Cook St., Springfield, IL 62703
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Decatur-Macon County Opportunities Corporation
360 E. Marietta St., Decatur, IL 62521
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Macon 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.
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