Monticello
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Local offices in Monticello
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Monticello City Utility Services
210 N. Hamilton, Monticello, IL 61856
Help here
- Water, sewer, and trash billsContact the city about water, sewer, and trash service or pay a city utility bill.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmonticello.net
Older adults · City office
Livingston Center Senior Center
224 E. Livingston, Monticello, IL 61856
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsOlder adults can visit for senior activities and information about the Peace Meals nutrition program.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmonticello.net
State office · State office
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility
1205 Bear Lane, Monticello, IL 61856
Help here
- Driver and state ID servicesVisit for driver license and state ID services, including renewals and address changes.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on apps.ilsos.gov
Library · Regional office
Allerton Public Library District
4000 Green Apple Lane, Monticello, IL 61856
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, or get help with information and research.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on allertonpubliclibrary.org
Local office · City office
City of Monticello
210 N. Hamilton, Monticello, IL 61856
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city for help with local services, city offices, and public information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmonticello.net
City of Monticello, Illinois website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Monticello
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
Eastern Illinois Foodbank
2405 North Shore Drive, Urbana, IL 61802
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
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
1800 Fifth Street, Lincoln, IL 62656-9117
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Piatt County
Monticello is in Piatt County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois, Piatt County office
1115 N. State St., Suite 102, Monticello, IL 61856
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the Piatt County office to ask about community services and referrals available to local residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on s13.cap60.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 · Regional office
DeWitt-Piatt Bi-County Health Department, Piatt County Office
1020 S. Market St., Monticello, IL 61856
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local health services and information from the Piatt County office.
- WICEligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get nutrition support and food benefits.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dewittpiatthealth.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
Piatt County Mental Health Center
1921 N. Market St., Monticello, IL 61856
Help here
- Mental health and substance use careGet mental health, substance use, and recovery support services.
- Developmental servicesContact the center about developmental services and supports.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on piattmhc.org
Older adults · Regional office
Piatt County Services for Seniors
1115 N. State St., Suite 135, Monticello, IL 61856
Help here
- Senior health benefits assistanceOlder adults can get help understanding and applying for health benefit programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ilaging.illinois.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Piatt County Circuit Clerk
101 W. Washington St., Monticello, IL 61856
Help here
- Court servicesContact the Circuit Clerk for help with court records and court filings.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on piatt.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
- 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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