Newton

Local offices in Newton

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Housing authority · County office

  Jasper Housing Authority

  102 S. 1st Ave., Newton, IL 62448

  Help here

  • Public housing assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about affordable rental housing and help applying.
  Call 618-455-3018DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jaspercountyillinois.gov

• Utilities · City office

  City of Newton Utility Billing

  108 N. Van Buren St., Room A, Newton, IL 62448

  Help here

  • Electric, water, and wastewater billsPay utility bills, start service, or ask the city about an account.Apply online
  Call 618-783-8451DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jaspercountyillinois.gov

• Local office · City office

  Newton City Hall

  108 N. Van Buren St., Newton, IL 62448

  Help here

  • City government servicesVisit City Hall for help with city government questions, forms, and public meetings.Read more
  Call 618-783-8451DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jaspercountyillinois.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Newton Public Library

  100 S. Van Buren St., Newton, IL 62448

  Help here

  • Library services and programsBorrow books, use library resources, and join free programs for adults and children.Read more
  Call 618-783-8141DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on newtonpl.com

City of Newton, Illinois website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Newton

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Jasper County

Newton is in Jasper County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• 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.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org

• Public health · County office

  Jasper County Health Department

  106 E Edwards St, Newton, IL 62448

  Help here

  • Public health and nursing servicesCall the department to ask about its nursing and public health services.
  • WICWIC provides food support for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 618-783-4436DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jasperhealth.org

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Jasper County Health Department Behavioral Health

  910 S Van Buren St, Newton, IL 62448

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesResidents can contact the department for behavioral health services.Read more
  Call 618-783-4154DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jasperhealth.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, Inc.

  602 E 5th St, Mt Carmel, IL 62863

  Help here

  • Aging servicesThe agency coordinates services for older adults in Jasper and nearby counties.
  Call 618-262-0678DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on seiaoa.com

• Emergency help · County office

  Jasper County Emergency Management Agency

  106 E Morgan St, Newton, IL 62448

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and response supportThe agency coordinates local help during disasters and supports searches and emergency response.
  • Emergency and weather alertsResidents can sign up to receive emergency and weather alerts by phone or email.
  Call 618-783-8477DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jaspercountyillinois.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Jasper County E-911

  106 E Morgan St, Newton, IL 62448

  Help here

  • Emergency dispatchCall 911 for emergency dispatch anywhere in Jasper County.
  Call 618-783-8477DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jaspercountyillinois.gov

Everything in Jasper 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