Smithton
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Local offices in Smithton
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Local office · City office
Village Hall
101 S. Main St., Smithton, IL 62285
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Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on smithton-village.com
Library · Regional office
Smithton Public Library District
109 S. Main St., Smithton, IL 62285
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- Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials and use library programs and resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on smithtonpl.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Smithton Senior Citizens Center
711 S. Main St., Smithton, IL 62285
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- Senior center activitiesCall the center for information about activities for older adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on smithton-village.com
Village of Smithton, Illinois website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of St. Clair County
Smithton is in St. Clair County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
St. Clair County Health Department
19 Public Square, Suite 150, Belleville, IL 62220
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about county health programs, immunizations, and communicable disease services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scchealthdept.com
Public health · County office
St. Clair County Health Department WIC Clinic
19 Public Square, Suite 150, Belleville, IL 62220
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- WIC nutrition assistanceEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scchealthdept.com
Housing authority · County office
St. Clair County Housing Authority
1790 South 74th Street, Belleville, IL 62223
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- Public housingAsk about income-based rental housing for eligible households.
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramAsk about rental help through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cms2.revize.com
Older adults · County office
St. Clair County Office on Aging
201 North Church Street, Belleville, IL 62220
Help here
- Senior activities and resourcesFind county activities, wellness programs, caregiver workshops, and resources for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stclaircountyil.gov
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
Veterans · County office
St. Clair County Veterans Assistance Commission
19 Public Square, Suite 300, Belleville, IL 62220
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- Veterans assistanceEligible veterans and their families can ask about county assistance and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stclaircountyil.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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