Percy
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Local offices in Percy
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Utilities · City office
Percy Village Hall
201 E Pine St, Percy, IL 62272
Help here
- Village water serviceContact the village office for help with Percy’s public water system.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on water.epa.state.il.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Randolph County
Percy is in Randolph County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Randolph County Health Department
2515 State St., Chester, IL 62233
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesGet help with vaccines, disease prevention, health referrals, and environmental health concerns.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Call the health department to check if you qualify for food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on randolphcountyil.gov
Emergency help · County office
Randolph County Emergency Management Agency
1 Taylor St., Chester, IL 62233
Help here
- Disaster preparation and responseGet disaster preparation training and information about county emergency response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on randolphcountyil.gov
Housing authority · County office
Randolph County Housing Authority
916 George St., Chester, IL 62233
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for income-based rental housing or a housing choice voucher.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on randolphco.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council, Randolph County Outreach
1820 North Market, Building A, Sparta, IL 62286
Help here
- Crisis and basic needs assistanceAsk about help with rent, utilities, food, or other urgent basic needs.Read more
- Energy assistance and weatherizationCheck if your household qualifies for utility bill help or home weatherization.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on weeoc.org
Older adults · Regional office
AgeSmart Community Resources
7 Bronze Pointe South, Suite B, Swansea, IL 62226
Help here
- Information and help finding aging servicesGet help finding meals, transportation, caregiver support, Medicare guidance, and other services for older adults.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agesmart.org
State office · State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Randolph County Family Community Resource Center
870 Lehman Drive, Chester, IL 62233
Help here
- Human services benefitsVisit or call the state office for help with public benefits and referrals to local services.Apply online
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
- 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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