Ashland
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Local offices in Ashland
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Village Hall
101 North Yates St, Ashland, IL 62612
Help here
- Village servicesContact Village Hall about village services and local government matters.Read more
- Water and sewer billingPay your water bill or contact the Village about a past-due bill or payment hardship.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ashlandil.com
Library · Regional office
Prairie Skies Public Library District, Ashland Location
125 W Editor St, Ashland, IL 62612
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use computers and printing services, or ask about library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pspld.com
Village of Ashland, Illinois website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ashland
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
Central Illinois Foodbank
1937 E. Cook St., Springfield, IL 62703
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
MCS Community Services
345 West State Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650-2093
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Cass County
Ashland is in Cass County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Older adults · Regional office
Prairie Council on Aging
800 W. State St., Jacksonville, IL 62650
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pcaging.com
State office · State office
Cass County Family Community Resource Center
300 E. 2nd St., Beardstown, IL 62618
Help here
- Public benefitsResidents can get help with applications for state cash and food benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
Public health · County office
Cass County Health Department
331 S. Main St., Virginia, IL 62691
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesResidents can get health screenings, clinic care, and help with health insurance forms.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC provides food, nutrition support, and services for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under age five.Read more
- Health insurance enrollment helpHealth navigators help residents enroll in Medicaid and Marketplace health coverage.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on casscohealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland (AgeLinc)
2731 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield, IL 62704
Help here
- Aging and disability information and referralsOlder adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities can get information and referrals to local services.Read more
- Medicare and benefit access helpResidents can get help with Medicare options and applications for reduced vehicle registration fees or free city bus passes.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agelinc.org
Emergency help · County office
Cass County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationResidents can call for information about preparing for emergencies in Cass County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.cass.il.us
Immigrant services · County office
Cass County Welcoming Center
1501 Wall St., Beardstown, IL 62618
Help here
- Immigrant and refugee supportThe center helps immigrants and refugees connect with housing, health care, employment, child care, and legal referrals.
- Identification and naturalization helpStaff can help residents find information about ID cards and naturalization forms.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on casscohealth.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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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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