Varna

Local offices in Varna

We have not checked Varna on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Varna

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

Offices for all of Marshall County

Varna is in Marshall County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · Regional office

  Heart of Illinois 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211hoi.myresourcedirectory.com

• Child support · State office

  Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Peoria Regional Office

  401 Main Street, Suite 680, Peoria, IL 61602

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services for Marshall County cases.
  Call 800-447-4278DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing authority · State office

  Illinois Housing Development Authority Peoria Regional Housing Authority Office

  401 Main Street, Suite 620, Peoria, IL 61602

  Help here

  • Housing assistance intakeContact the regional office for housing assistance programs serving Marshall County.
  Call 309-671-3030DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Bureau, Putnam & Marshall County Health Department

  319 6th Street, Lacon, IL 61540

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information and services, including disease prevention and family health.
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition help.Read more
  Call 309-246-8074DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Marshall County Mental Health Board

  122 North Prairie Street, Lacon, IL 61540

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use resourcesFind local mental health, substance use, and disability service resources.
  Call 815-760-1990DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Marshall County Courthouse Self-Help Center and Law Library

  122 N. Prairie St., Lacon, IL 61540

  Help here

  • Court self-help and law libraryUse courthouse public stations for court self-help information and law library resources.
  Call 309-246-6435DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Marshall 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