Crest Hill

Local offices in Crest Hill

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

• Human services · Regional office

  211 Will County

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 for free, confidential referrals to local help with housing, utilities, food, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwwill.org

• Utilities · City office

  Crest Hill Utility Billing

  1610 Plainfield Road, Crest Hill, IL 60403

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsStart or stop water service, pay a bill, or ask about a charge on your city utility account.
  Call 815-741-5104DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cresthill.gov

• Local office · City office

  Crest Hill City Hall

  20600 City Center Boulevard, Crest Hill, IL 60403

  Help here

  • City services and clerkVisit or call City Hall for help with city services and the City Clerk's Office.
  Call 815-741-5100DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cresthill.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Crest Hill Public Works and Streets

  2090 Oakland Avenue, Crest Hill, IL 60403

  Help here

  • Street and water system issuesContact Public Works about street repairs, snow and ice, or city water and sewer problems.
  Call 815-741-5108DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cresthill.gov

• Library · Regional office

  White Oak Library District, Crest Hill Branch

  20670 City Center Boulevard, Crest Hill, IL 60403

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow materials and use library services for adults, teens, and children.
  Call 815-552-4270DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on whiteoaklibrary.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Crest Hill City Center Community Center

  20600 City Center Boulevard, Crest Hill, IL 60403

  Help here

  • Community centerThe City Center campus includes a community center; contact City Hall to ask about resident services there.
  Call 815-741-5100DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cresthill.gov

City of Crest Hill website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Crest Hill

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

Offices for all of Will County

Crest Hill is in Will County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Will County WIC

  501 Ella Avenue, Joliet, IL 60433

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC provides eligible families with food benefits, nutrition education, referrals, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
  Call 815-727-8524DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on willcountyhealth.org

• State office · State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services Will County Family Community Resource Center

  45 E. Webster Street, Joliet, IL 60432

  Help here

  • SNAP, cash, and medical benefitsApply for or get help with food, cash, and medical benefits.Apply online
  Call 815-740-5350DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Illinois

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 211 any time to get connected with local help for housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org

• Public health · County office

  Will County Health Department

  501 Ella Avenue, Joliet, IL 60433

  Help here

  • Public health servicesFind public health programs, immunizations, and health information for county residents.Read more
  • Behavioral health servicesGet information about outpatient mental health care, crisis support, and substance use services.Read more
  Call 815-727-8480DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on willcountyhealth.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Will County Law Library and Legal Self-Help Center

  100 W. Jefferson Street, 3rd Floor, Joliet, IL 60432

  Help here

  • Legal information and court formsFind legal information, court forms, and research tools for common legal problems.
  Call 815-727-8619DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on willcountycourts.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois

  245 W. Roosevelt Road, Building 6, Suites 41-43, West Chicago, IL 60185

  Help here

  • Aging services information and coordinationContact AgeGuide to find services and support for older adults and caregivers in Will County.
  Call 630-293-5990DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ageguide.org

Everything in Will 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.
• 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