Port Byron

Local offices in Port Byron

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

• Local office · City office

  Port Byron Village Hall

  120 South Main Street, Port Byron, IL 61275

  Help here

  • Village services and utility billingContact Village Hall for village services and questions about water, sewer, and garbage service.
  Call 309-523-3705DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  River Valley District Library

  214 South Main Street, Port Byron, IL 61275

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can borrow library materials and use the library's information, education, and recreation resources.
  Call 309-523-3440DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rivervalleylibrary.org

Village of Port Byron website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Port Byron

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

Offices for all of Rock Island County

Port Byron is in Rock Island County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center

  500 42nd Street, Suite 6, Rock Island, IL 61201

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for state benefits and get help with a benefits case.Apply online
  Call 309-794-9530DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing authority · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Rock Island

  227 21st Street, Rock Island, IL 61201

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or ask about housing assistance programs.
  Call 309-788-0825DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Rock Island County Health Department

  2112 25th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health services, health information, and help preventing disease.
  • WICGet nutrition support and help with food benefits for women, infants, and children.
  Call 309-793-1955DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Rock Island County 708 Mental Health Board

  1504 Third Avenue, Third Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use service informationGet information about local mental health, substance use, and disability services.
  Call 309-794-1099DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging

  729 34th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver informationGet information and referrals for services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 309-793-6800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Veterans Assistance Commission of Rock Island County

  1504 Third Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and emergency assistanceGet help with VA benefits and, if eligible, food, hygiene, or rent assistance.Apply online
  Call 309-558-3545DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Rock Island 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