Wheaton
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Local offices in Wheaton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Wheaton Public Works Department
821 W Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL 60187
Help here
- Water, sewer, streets, and parkway servicesContact Public Works about city water service, sewer problems, street repairs, streetlights, or parkway trees.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wheaton.il.us
Utilities · City office
Wheaton Utility Billing
303 W Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
Help here
- Water, sewer, and stormwater billingContact the City Finance Department to start or manage water service and ask about a utility bill.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wheaton.il.us
Human services · City office
Wheaton Social Services
Help here
- Social work and crisis supportCity social workers help residents in crisis and connect them with counseling, housing, and other community services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wheaton.il.us
Local office · Regional office
211 DuPage
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 for help finding local health, housing, food, utility, and other services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211dupage.gov
Local office · City office
City of Wheaton City Hall
303 W Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
Help here
- City questions and service requestsCall City Hall with general questions or report a non-emergency city issue through the service request form.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wheaton.il.us
Library · Regional office
Wheaton Public Library
225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
Help here
- Library materials and programsResidents can get a library card, borrow books and other materials, use research resources, and join library programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wheatonlibrary.org
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Wheaton Park District
102 E Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
Help here
- Parks, recreation programs, and senior activitiesResidents can register for recreation programs, use park facilities, and find senior activities at the Mary Lubko Center.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wheatonparkdistrict.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wheaton
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
Northern Illinois Food Bank
273 Dearborn Court, Geneva, IL 60134
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
Prairie State Legal Services, 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
DuPage County
421 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187-3978
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of DuPage County
Wheaton is in DuPage County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · County office
DuPage County Department of Community Services
421 N County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
Help here
- Community services and assistanceGet help finding food, housing, utility assistance, and services for older adults.
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance ProgramEligible households can apply for help paying gas and electric bills.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dupagecounty.gov
Public health · County office
DuPage County Health Department WIC
111 N County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dupagehealth.org
Housing help · Regional office
DuPage Housing Authority
711 E Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramEligible residents can apply for rental assistance when the program waitlist is open.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dupagehousing.org
Public health · County office
DuPage County Health Department
111 N County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesGet health services such as immunizations, dental care, and testing for sexually transmitted infections.
- Behavioral health servicesGet information about mental health and substance use services for adults and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dupagehealth.org
Courts and legal help · County office
DuPage County Law Library
505 N County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse legal reference materials and research tools for court and legal questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dupagecircuitclerk.gov
Older adults · Regional office
AgeGuide
1910 S Highland Avenue, Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148
Help here
- Aging and caregiver informationOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding local services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ageguide.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 DuPage
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