Washington

Local offices in Washington

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

• Utilities · City office

  Water and Sewer Billing

  301 Walnut St, Washington, IL 61571

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsPay a water or sewer bill or contact the city about billing.
  Call 309-444-8292DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on washingtonil.municipalonlinepayments.com

• Local office · Regional office

  Heart of Illinois 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall for referrals to local health and human care services.
  Call 309-999-4029Website

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

• Parks and recreation · Nonprofit

  Five Points Washington

  360 N. Wilmor Rd, Washington, IL 61571

  Help here

  • Senior Room programsJoin activities and social programs in the senior room.Read more
  • Community recreation and gathering spaceUse community recreation, education, and gathering programs.
  Call 309-444-8222DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Washington District Library, Main Library

  380 N. Wilmor Rd, Washington, IL 61571

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and use library programs and services.Read more
  Call 309-444-2241DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  301 Walnut St, Washington, IL 61571

  Help here

  • City services and informationGet help with city services, records, and general questions.
  Call 309-444-3196DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.washington.il.us

City of Washington, Illinois website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Washington

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

Offices for all of Tazewell County

Washington is in Tazewell County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Tazewell County Health Department WIC Clinic

  1800 Broadway St., Pekin, IL 61554-3822

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food supportWIC offers nutrition help and food benefits to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.
  Call 309-929-0320DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Tazewell County Health Department

  21306 IL Route 9, Tremont, IL 61568-9252

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, clinic services, and help with health programs.
  Call 309-925-5511DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Heart of Illinois 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Local health and human services referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs, health care, housing, and other services.
  Call 309-999-4029Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211hoi.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Tazewell County Law Library and Legal Self Help Center

  342 Court St., Room 103, Pekin, IL 61554

  Help here

  • Legal self-help resourcesUse free court information and forms, with help finding resources for common legal problems.Read more
  Call 309-477-2201DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tazewell-il.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.

  700 Hamilton Blvd., Peoria, IL 61603

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get information about local support and aging services.
  Call 309-674-2071DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Tazewell County Veterans Assistance Commission

  335 Court St., Pekin, IL 61554

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for benefits and may qualify for help with basic needs.
  Call 309-477-2271DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tazewell-il.gov

Everything in Tazewell 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