Paris
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Local offices in Paris
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Paris Housing Authority (NET Housing Partners)
Help here
- Affordable housingContact the housing authority to ask about affordable housing and application options.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on parisha.org
Utilities · City office
City of Paris Utility Billing and Water Department
206 S. Central Avenue, Paris, IL 61944
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billsStart water or sewer service, ask about your bill, or make a payment.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on parisillinois.org
Local office · City office
Paris City Hall
206 S. Central Avenue, Paris, IL 61944
Help here
- City services and informationAsk about city services, city council, code enforcement, building inspections, streets, parks, and public safety.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on parisillinois.org
State office
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility
714 Grandview Street, Paris, IL 61944
Help here
- Driver and state ID servicesVisit the facility for driver licensing and state identification services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ilsos.gov
Library · Regional office
Paris Carnegie Public Library
207 S. Main Street, Paris, IL 61944
Help here
- Library services and legal self-helpUse library materials, computers, online resources, and legal self-help information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on parispubliclibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Paris
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
Eastern Illinois Foodbank
2405 North Shore Drive, Urbana, IL 61802
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
Embarras River Basin Agency
400 West Pleasant, Greenup, IL 62428-0307
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Edgar County
Paris is in Edgar County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Illinois Division of Child Support Services, Champaign Regional Office
313 North Mattis Avenue, Suite 218, Champaign, IL 61821
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for cases from Edgar County and nearby counties.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hfs.illinois.gov
Housing help · County office
Edgar County Housing Authority
230 South High Street, Paris, IL 61944
Help here
- Income-based housingAsk about income-based housing for eligible households.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on facebook.com
Public health · County office
Edgar County Public Health Department
502 Shaw Avenue, Paris, IL 61944
Help here
- Public health and nursing servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, testing, and other nursing services.Read more
- WIC and Family Case ManagementGet nutrition support, breastfeeding help, and health and development screenings for eligible families.
- Dental clinicGet dental exams, preventive care, extractions, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ecphd.org
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Human Resources Center of Edgar and Clark Counties
745 East Court Street, Paris, IL 61944
Help here
- Mental health and substance use careGet counseling, substance use treatment, recovery support, and care coordination.Read more
- Disability and caregiver supportAsk about respite services and support for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hrcec.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Edgar County Circuit Clerk
115 W Court Street, Room M, Paris, IL 61944
Help here
- Court records and filingsGet help with court records, filing information, and forms for cases in Edgar County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on edgarcountyillinois.com
Courts and legal help · Regional office
Edgar County Legal Self-Help Center
Paris Carnegie Public Library, 207 S Main Street, Paris, IL 61944
Help here
- Legal information and court formsFind legal information, court forms, and referrals for common legal problems.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on illinoislegalaid.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.
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