Marion
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Local offices in Marion
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Marion
501 N. Market Street, Marion, IL 62959
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersApply for public housing or ask about housing choice vouchers.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on marionhousing.org
Utilities · City office
Marion Water Department
350 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL 62959
Help here
- Water service and billsGet help starting or stopping water service, paying a bill, or asking about a water charge.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmarionil.gov
Older adults · City office
Marion Senior Citizens Center
507 W. Main Street, Marion, IL 62959
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can ask about meals, activities, and programs at the center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmarionil.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
American Job Center Southern Illinois
3117 Civic Circle Boulevard, Suite B, Marion, IL 62959
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help searching for work, preparing a resume, finding training, or filing for unemployment insurance.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mantracon.org
State office · State office
Marion Driver Services Facility
1905 Rendleman Street, Marion, IL 62959
Help here
- Driver and state identification servicesVisit the facility for driver services and ask about an appointment before going.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ilsos.gov
Library · City office
Marion Carnegie Library
206 S. Market Street, Marion, IL 62959
Help here
- Library access and materialsVisit the library to get a library card, borrow materials, or use library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on marioncarnegielibrary.org
Local office · City office
Marion City Hall
350 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL 62959
Help here
- City services and questionsContact City Hall for help finding city services or reaching a city department.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmarionil.gov
Local office · City office
Boyton Street Community Center
501 W. Boyton Street, Marion, IL 62959
Help here
- Community programs and supportContact the center to ask about community programs and activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on boytonstreet.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Marion
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
St. Louis Area Foodbank
70 Corporate Woods Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044
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
Crosswalk Community Action Agency
410 West Main Street, West Frankfort, IL 62896
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Williamson County
Marion is in Williamson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Williamson County General Assistance
407 North Monroe, Suite 220, Marion, IL 62959
Help here
- General AssistanceApply for monthly help with basic needs if you do not qualify for other state or federal assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on williamsoncountyil.gov
State office · State office
Illinois Department of Human Services, Williamson County Office
11107 West DeYoung Street, Marion, IL 62959
Help here
- Human services benefitsVisit the local office for help with state human services programs and benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
Public health · Regional office
Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department, Williamson County Office
8160 Express Drive, Marion, IL 62959
Help here
- Public health servicesGet nursing, wellness, environmental health, and home health services at the county office.
- WICGet nutrition support and WIC services by appointment at the Marion office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bicountyhealth.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Williamson County Circuit Clerk
Williamson County Courthouse, 200 West Jefferson Street, Marion, IL 62959
Help here
- Court records and filingsFile court papers and request records for civil, criminal, and family cases.
- Child support records and paymentsAsk about court-ordered child support records and payments handled by the clerk.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on williamsoncountyil.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Egyptian Area Agency on Aging
200 East Plaza Drive, Carterville, IL 62918
Help here
- Aging and caregiver informationOlder adults and caregivers can get information and referrals to local services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on egyptianaaa.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
American Job Center Southern Illinois
3117 Civic Circle Boulevard, Suite B, Marion, IL 62959
Help here
- Job and training servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, and training programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on americanjobcentersi.org
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
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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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