Belleville
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Local offices in Belleville
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Human services · City office
General & Community Assistance Program
512 W. Main Street, Belleville, IL 62220
Help here
- General assistance, emergency grants, and referralsBelleville residents in need can ask about general assistance, emergency grants, and referrals to community resources.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on belleville.net
Utilities · City office
Sewer Billing Collections
City Hall, 101 S. Illinois Street, Belleville, IL 62220
Help here
- Sewer and trash billingContact this office with questions about city sewer and trash bills or payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on belleville.net
Jobs and training · State office
Illinois Department of Employment Security, Belleville Office
7650 Magna Drive, Suite 120, Belleville, IL 62223
Help here
- Unemployment and workforce servicesVisit for in-person help with unemployment claims, identity checks, and IllinoisJobLink registration.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ides.illinois.gov
State office
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility
400 W. Main Street, Belleville, IL 62220
Help here
- Driver licensing and state identificationVisit for driver license and state ID services; check the facility finder for available services and appointment details.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ilsos.gov
Library · City office
Belleville Public Library
121 E. Washington Street, Belleville, IL 62220
Help here
- Library services and programsVisit the library to borrow materials, use library resources, or ask about programs and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on belleville.net
Local office · City office
City of Belleville City Hall
101 S. Illinois Street, Belleville, IL 62220
Help here
- City information and service referralsCall or visit City Hall for help finding the city department that handles your question.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on belleville.net
Parks and recreation · City office
Belleville Parks & Recreation
510 W. Main Street, Belleville, IL 62220
Help here
- Recreation programs and activitiesAsk about city recreation programs, activities, sports, and events.
- Senior and adult activitiesOlder adults can ask about senior activities, exercise classes, and trips.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on belleville.net
City of Belleville, Illinois website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Belleville
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
St. Louis Area Foodbank
70 Corporate Woods Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044
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
St. Clair County Community Action Agency
19 Public Square, Suite 200, Belleville, IL 62220-1624
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of St. Clair County
Belleville is in St. Clair County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
St. Clair County Health Department WIC Clinic
19 Public Square, Suite 150, Belleville, IL 62220
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scchealthdept.com
Child support · County office
St. Clair County Circuit Clerk Child Support Division
10 Public Square, Belleville, IL 62220
Help here
- Child support court servicesGet information about child support matters handled by the county court.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stclaircountyil.gov
State office
Illinois Division of Child Support Services Belleville Regional Office
1803 Ramada Boulevard, Suite B204, Collinsville, IL 62234
Help here
- Child support applications and case helpGet child support information, application help, and assistance with an existing case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hfs.illinois.gov
Human services · County office
St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department
19 Public Square, Belleville, IL 62220
Help here
- Housing rehabilitation assistanceAsk about county housing rehabilitation and weatherization programs.
- Employment and training servicesAsk about employment and training services available through the county.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stclaircountyil.gov
Housing help · County office
St. Clair County Housing Authority
1790 South 74th Street, Belleville, IL 62223
Help here
- 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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cms2.revize.com
Local office · Regional office
211 Southwestern Illinois
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 for free, confidential referrals to local help with housing, utilities, food, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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.
Call 988Text 988