Palestine

Local offices in Palestine

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

• Utilities · City office

  Utility Clerk

  301 S Main St, Palestine, IL 62451

  Help here

  • Utility billingContact the utility clerk with questions about your village utility bill or to pay it.Apply online
  Call 618-586-2777DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofpalestine.com

• 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

• Local office · City office

  Village Clerk's Office

  301 S Main St, Palestine, IL 62451

  Help here

  • Village services and recordsVisit or call the clerk's office for help with village records and local government services.
  Call 618-586-2777DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofpalestine.com

• Library · Regional office

  Palestine Public Library District

  201 S Washington St, Palestine, IL 62451

  Help here

  • Library materials and public servicesBorrow books and other materials, use computers, or get help with printing, faxing, and notary services.
  Call 618-586-5317DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on palestinepubliclibrary.org

Village of Palestine, Illinois website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Palestine

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

Offices for all of Crawford County

Palestine is in Crawford County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Crawford Family and Community Resource Center

  1110 N. Allen St., Robinson, IL 62454

  Help here

  • Public benefitsResidents can visit the DHS office for help with state benefit programs.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us

• Public health · County office

  Crawford County Health Department

  202 N. Christopher Blvd., Robinson, IL 62454

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department provides public health services to Crawford County residents.
  • WICWIC offers eligible women, infants, and children nutritious foods and nutrition education.
  Call 618-544-8798DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cchd.net

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Crawford County Circuit Clerk

  Crawford County Courthouse, Robinson, IL 62454

  Help here

  • Court forms and filing informationThe Circuit Clerk provides court forms, filing information, and case payment options.
  Call 618-544-3512DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging

  602 E. 5th St., Mt. Carmel, IL 62863

  Help here

  • Aging services and options counselingThe agency helps older adults and caregivers understand care and support options.Read more
  Call 618-262-0678DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Crawford County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationThe office shares emergency preparedness information and county response resources.
  Call 618-546-5659Website

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

• Library · Regional office

  Robinson Public Library District

  606 N. Jefferson St., Robinson, IL 62454

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use computers, or attend community events.Read more
  Call 618-544-2917DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on robinsonpubliclibrary.com

Everything in Crawford County

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