Alvan (Alvin)

Local offices in Alvan (Alvin)

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Nonprofits that serve Alvan (Alvin)

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Offices for all of Vermilion County

Alvan (Alvin) is in Vermilion County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center in Vermilion County

  220 S. Bowman Ave., Danville, IL 61832

  Help here

  • Cash, SNAP, and medical assistanceApply in person for cash, food, and medical assistance programs.Apply online
  • SNAP food benefitsApply for help buying food through the SNAP program.Apply online
  Call 217-442-4003DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  East Central Illinois Community Action Agency, Vermilion County Office

  56 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL 61832

  Help here

  • Energy and household assistanceAsk about help with energy bills, rent, food, temporary shelter, and other household needs.Apply online
  Call 217-554-9100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Vermilion Housing Authority

  1607 Clyman Lane, Danville, IL 61832

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or ask about housing choice vouchers and other affordable housing options.Apply online
  Call 217-443-0621DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Vermilion County Health Department

  200 S. College St., Suite A, Danville, IL 61832

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health education, tuberculosis services, vital records, and other public health help.
  • WICPregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get nutrition support and food benefits.Read more
  Call 217-431-2662DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Vermilion County Mental Health 708 Board

  200 S. College St., Suite A, Danville, IL 61832

  Help here

  • Behavioral health service coordinationFind local mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services through the county resource information.
  Call 217-443-3500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Vermilion County Circuit Clerk

  7 N. Vermilion St., 1st Floor, Danville, IL 61832

  Help here

  • Court forms and self-help informationFind court forms and instructions for common civil cases, family matters, and child support.Read more
  Call 217-554-7700DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Vermilion 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