Pulaski County

Local offices in Pulaski County

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Pulaski County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA)

  500 Illinois Ave, Mound City, IL 62963

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and response informationContact the county ESDA for help with local emergency preparedness and response information.
  Call 618-748-9437DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pulaskicountyil.net

• State office · State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services office serving Alexander and Pulaski Counties

  Help here

  • SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistanceGet help applying for food, medical, and cash benefits through the local DHS office.Apply online
  Call 618-745-9411Website

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Shawnee Development Council, Inc.

  530 W Washington, Karnak, IL 62956

  Help here

  • Utility bill assistanceEligible households can ask for help with energy bills through LIHEAP.
  • Community support servicesThe agency may help with rent, food, water bills, job training, money management, or temporary shelter.
  Call 618-634-2201DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Egyptian Area Agency on Aging

  200 E Plaza Dr, Carterville, IL 62918

  Help here

  • Aging information and referralsContact the agency for information about services and support for older adults.Read more
  Call 618-985-8311DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Smiles Senior Center

  412 S Blanche St, Mounds, IL 62976

  Help here

  • Senior meals and local aging informationOlder adults can visit the senior center for meals and information about local aging services.
  Call 618-745-6149DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

Pulaski County, Illinois website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Cities and towns in Pulaski County

• Karnaknot checked yet
• Mound Citynot checked yet
• Moundsnot checked yet
• New Grand Chainnot checked yet
• Olmstednot checked yet
• Pulaskinot checked yet
• Ullinnot checked yet

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