Lawrence County

Local offices in Lawrence County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Child support · County office

  Lawrence County Circuit Clerk

  1100 State Street, Lawrenceville, IL 62439

  Help here

  • Child supportContact the Circuit Clerk about child support matters handled through the county court.
  Call 618-943-2815DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrencecounty.illinois.gov

• Housing help · County office

  Lawrence County Housing Authority

  1109 12th Street, Lawrenceville, IL 62439

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for affordable public housing and check the status of a housing application.Apply online
  Call 618-943-4762DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrencecountyhousing.org

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Illinois

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 211 any time to get connected with local help for housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org

• Public health · County office

  Lawrence County Health Department

  2101 James Street, Lawrenceville, IL 62439

  Help here

  • Public health clinicGet immunizations, lab services, family planning, referrals, and other clinic services.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
  • Behavioral healthContact the department about local behavioral health services and referrals.Read more
  Call 618-943-3302DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lchealth.com

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Lawrence County Public Defender

  1100 State Street, Lawrenceville, IL 62439

  Help here

  • Public defenseContact the Public Defender about legal representation for eligible people facing criminal charges.
  Call 618-943-7318DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sites.google.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southeastern Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.

  602 E 5th Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863

  Help here

  • Aging services information and assistanceGet information and referrals for services that help older adults and caregivers.
  Call 800-635-8544DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seiaoa.com

• Veterans · State office

  Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Lawrenceville Service Office

  700 E Main Street, Lawrenceville, IL 62439

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceA Veterans Service Officer can help veterans and their families with benefit questions and claims.
  Call 618-943-6189DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.illinois.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Lawrence County Emergency Management Agency

  109 E North Avenue, Sumner, IL 62466

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationContact the county office for local emergency management information and preparedness help.
  Call 618-928-1032DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrencecounty.illinois.gov

• State office

  Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility

  1305 State Street, Lawrenceville, IL 62439

  Help here

  • Driver servicesVisit the facility for driver licensing and other in-person driver services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ilsos.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Lawrence Public Library District

  814 12th Street, Lawrenceville, IL 62439

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library materials, public computers, and other information services.
  Call 618-943-3016DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lawpubliclibrary.org

Lawrence County, Illinois website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lawrence County

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

Cities and towns in Lawrence County

• Bridgeport
• Lawrenceville
• Russellvillenot checked yet
• St. Francisvillenot checked yet
• Sumner

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