New Baden
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Local offices in New Baden
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Utilities · City office
New Baden Water and Sewer Utilities
1214 E Cedar St, New Baden, IL 62265
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billsApply to start water and sewer service, ask about your bill, or make a payment.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newbadenil.com
Local office · City office
Village Hall
1214 E Cedar St, New Baden, IL 62265
Help here
- Village services and resident questionsContact the Village Clerk for help with local government services and questions.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newbadenil.com
Older adults · Regional office
New Baden Senior Center
100 E Birch St, New Baden, IL 62265
Help here
- Senior center programs and mealsOlder adults can contact the center about programs, activities, and meal services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ilaging.illinois.gov
Local office · City office
New Baden Police Department
1216 E Cedar St, New Baden, IL 62265
Help here
- Non-emergency police helpCall the department for non-emergency police help; call 911 for emergencies.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newbadenil.com
Library · Regional office
New Baden Public Library
210 N 1st St, New Baden, IL 62265
Help here
- Library materials and public informationGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, and use library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newbadenlibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
O.W. Billhartz Civic Center
100 E Birch St, New Baden, IL 62265
Help here
- Community meeting and recreation spaceAsk the Village about reserving the center for community meetings and recreation.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newbadenil.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve New Baden
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
BCMW Community Action
909 East Rexford Street, Centralia, IL 62801-0729
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Clinton County
New Baden is in Clinton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Clinton County Health Department
991 Franklin St., Carlyle, IL 62231
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for county health services, health information, and public health programs.
- WICEligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under five can get healthy foods and nutrition help.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clintoncountyhealth.com
Courts and legal help · State office
Clinton County Circuit Court Self-Help and Law Library
Clinton County Courthouse, 850 Fairfax St., Carlyle, IL 62231
Help here
- Court self-help and law libraryPeople representing themselves can use courthouse legal information, self-help resources, and the law library.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on illinoiscourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
AgeSmart Community Resources
7 Bronze Pointe, Suite B, Belleville, IL 62226
Help here
- Aging and caregiver informationOlder adults and caregivers can get information about local support services and benefits.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agesmart.org
Veterans · County office
Veterans Assistance Commission of Clinton County
Clinton County Courthouse, 850 Fairfax St., Carlyle, IL 62231
Help here
- Veterans assistanceVeterans can make an appointment to ask about financial aid and help with veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clintonco.illinois.gov
Emergency help · County office
Clinton County Emergency Management Agency
431 21st St., Carlyle, IL 62231
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationContact the office for local disaster information and help preparing for emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clintonco.illinois.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Southwestern Illinois WorkNet Center, Clinton County
930 Fairfax St., Carlyle, IL 62231
Help here
- Job and career helpJob seekers can get help with job searches, career services, and workforce training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.st-clair.il.us
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