Jerseyville
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Local offices in Jerseyville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center, Jersey County
110 North Jefferson Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052
Help here
- SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistanceGet help applying for food, medical, and cash benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
Utilities · Regional office
Illinois American Water Customer Service
Help here
- Water and wastewater billsContact the utility to pay a water bill, start or stop service, or ask about payment help.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on amwater.com
Local office · City office
Jerseyville City Hall
115 East Prairie Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052
Help here
- City services and recordsGet help with city questions, public records requests, and city forms.
- City refuse site informationAsk about city refuse site access and local waste services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jerseyville-il.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
Jersey/Calhoun Employment & Training
120 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help looking for work, training for a job, or completing job applications.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on madisoncountyil.gov
State office
Jerseyville Driver Services Facility
710 County Road, Jerseyville, IL 62052
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license or state ID, and get help with vehicle titles and registration.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on apps.ilsos.gov
Library · City office
Jerseyville Public Library
105 North Liberty Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052
Help here
- Library servicesUse library books, computers, study rooms, printing, scanning, copying, and fax services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jerseyvillelibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Susnig Center
401 Mound Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind city recreation programs and use the center's gym and fitness facilities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jerseyville-il.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Jerseyville
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
Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation
223 South Macoupin Street, Gillespie, IL 62033-0088
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jersey County
Jerseyville is in Jersey County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Housing help · County office
Jersey County Housing Authority
505 Horn Drive, Jerseyville, IL
Help here
- Public housing and vouchersThe housing authority offers public housing and Section 8 vouchers to eligible residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jerseycountyhealth.org
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
Public health · County office
Jersey County Health Department
1307 State Highway 109, Jerseyville, IL 62052
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides local health services, including immunizations, screenings, and home health care.
- WICWIC provides eligible families with food benefits, nutrition information, and breastfeeding support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jerseycountyhealth.org
Courts and legal help · Regional office
Jersey County Legal Self-Help Center
Jerseyville Public Library, 105 North Liberty Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052
Help here
- Legal self-help informationThe center provides court information, forms, and referrals to free or low-cost legal help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on illinoislegalaid.org
Older adults · Regional office
AgeLinc, Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland
2731 South MacArthur Boulevard, Springfield, IL 62704
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAgeLinc connects older adults and caregivers with information, benefits help, and local services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agelinc.org
Veterans · County office
Jersey County Veterans Office
201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052
Help here
- Veterans assistanceThe county veterans office helps veterans connect with available assistance and benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on circuitclerk.jerseycounty-il.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.
- 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