Bull Valley

Local offices in Bull Valley

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

• Local office · City office

  Bull Valley Village Hall

  1904 S. Cherry Valley Road, Bull Valley, IL 60098

  Help here

  • Village services and informationContact the Village Clerk for help with village services, records, forms, and questions.
  Call 815-459-4833DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on thevillageofbullvalley.com

• Local office · City office

  Bull Valley Police Department

  1904 S. Cherry Valley Road, Bull Valley, IL 60098

  Help here

  • Police non-emergency helpCall the police department for non-emergency police help in Bull Valley.
  Call 815-459-4728DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on thevillageofbullvalley.com

Village of Bull Valley website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bull Valley

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

Offices for all of McHenry County

Bull Valley is in McHenry County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services McHenry County Family Community Resource Center

  512 Clay Street, Woodstock, IL 60098

  Help here

  • Benefits applicationsApply for SNAP, cash assistance, and medical benefits through the state office.
  Call 815-338-0234DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · Regional office

  211 McHenry County

  Help here

  • Information and referralCall 211 to speak with a referral specialist who can help you find local services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mchenrycountyil.gov

• Public health · County office

  McHenry County Department of Health

  2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Building A, Woodstock, IL 60098

  Help here

  • Public health clinics and programsGet vaccinations, screenings, maternal and child health services, and help with communicable diseases.
  • WICEligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get food and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 815-334-4500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mchenrycountyil.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  McHenry County Law Library and Legal Self-Help Center

  Michael J. Sullivan Judicial Center, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098

  Help here

  • Court self-helpGet court process information, forms, and referrals to legal help.
  • Law libraryUse legal reference materials and computers to research laws and court forms.
  Call 815-334-0317DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Action Agency for McHenry County, Inc.

  100 N. Benton Street, Suite 3, Woodstock, IL 60098

  Help here

  • Head Start and family servicesFind early learning and family support programs through the community action agency.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois

  1910 S. Highland Avenue, Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportAgeGuide connects older adults and caregivers in Grundy County with aging services and resources.
  Call 800-528-2000DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in McHenry 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