Westville
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Local offices in Westville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Village Gas & Water Department
201 N. State St., Westville, IL 61883
Help here
- Gas and water service and billsGet help starting or stopping gas or water service and with utility accounts and bills.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on westvilleil.gov
Local office · City office
Village of Westville
201 N. State St., Westville, IL 61883
Help here
- Village services and resident questionsVisit or call the village office for help with village services and resident questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on westvilleil.gov
Library · Regional office
Westville Public Library District
233 S. State St., Westville, IL 61883
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use public computers, printing, copying, scanning, and meeting space.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on westvillepubliclibrarydistrict.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Westville
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Eastern Illinois Foodbank
2405 North Shore Drive, Urbana, IL 61802
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
East Central Illinois Community Action Agency
56 North Vermilion Street, Danville, IL 61832
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Vermilion County
Westville is in Vermilion County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center in Vermilion County
220 S. Bowman Ave., Danville, IL 61832
Help here
- Cash, SNAP, and medical assistanceApply in person for cash, food, and medical assistance programs.Apply online
- SNAP food benefitsApply for help buying food through the SNAP program.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
Community action · Nonprofit
East Central Illinois Community Action Agency, Vermilion County Office
56 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL 61832
Help here
- Energy and household assistanceAsk about help with energy bills, rent, food, temporary shelter, and other household needs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dceo.illinois.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Vermilion Housing Authority
1607 Clyman Lane, Danville, IL 61832
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or ask about housing choice vouchers and other affordable housing options.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vermilionhousing.com
Public health · County office
Vermilion County Health Department
200 S. College St., Suite A, Danville, IL 61832
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health education, tuberculosis services, vital records, and other public health help.
- WICPregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get nutrition support and food benefits.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vercounty.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Vermilion County Mental Health 708 Board
200 S. College St., Suite A, Danville, IL 61832
Help here
- Behavioral health service coordinationFind local mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services through the county resource information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vercounty.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Vermilion County Circuit Clerk
7 N. Vermilion St., 1st Floor, Danville, IL 61832
Help here
- Court forms and self-help informationFind court forms and instructions for common civil cases, family matters, and child support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vercounty.org
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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