East St. Louis
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Local offices in East St. Louis
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Illinois Department of Human Services St. Clair County Family Community Resource Center
225 North 9th Street, East St. Louis, IL 62201
Help here
- Apply for SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistanceVisit or contact this state office to apply for food, medical, and cash assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of East St. Louis
700 North 20th Street, East St. Louis, IL 62205
Help here
- Public housing and housing assistanceApply for the housing authority's public housing programs and ask about its waiting lists.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eslha.org
Utilities · City office
City of East St. Louis Utility Payments
Help here
- Pay past-due sewer, water maintenance, and sewer feesContact the city's collection provider to pay past-due sewer and water maintenance fees.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cesl.us
Local office · Regional office
United Way of Greater St. Louis 211
Help here
- Find local helpCall 211 any time to get connected with local help for housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on helpingpeople.org
Older adults · City office
Clyde C. Jordan Senior Center
6755 State Street, East St. Louis, IL 62203
Help here
- Senior center servicesContact the center to ask about services and activities for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cesl.us
Local office · City office
East St. Louis City Hall
301 River Park Drive, East St. Louis, IL 62201
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city for help finding the right office or information about city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cesl.us
State office
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility
1468 State Street, Suite 200-300, East St. Louis, IL 62203
Help here
- Driver's licenses and state ID cardsApply for or renew a driver's license or state ID and complete other driver and vehicle services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ilsos.gov
Library · City office
East St. Louis Public Library
5300 State Street, East St. Louis, IL 62203
Help here
- Library resources and digital accessUse library resources, including e-books, audiobooks, public computers, Wi-Fi, and printing; the building is temporarily closed for renovations.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eslpl.org
City of East St. Louis website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve East St. Louis
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
St. Louis Area Foodbank
70 Corporate Woods Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044
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
St. Clair County Community Action Agency
19 Public Square, Suite 200, Belleville, IL 62220-1624
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of St. Clair County
East St. Louis is in St. Clair County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
St. Clair County Health Department WIC Clinic
19 Public Square, Suite 150, Belleville, IL 62220
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scchealthdept.com
Child support · County office
St. Clair County Circuit Clerk Child Support Division
10 Public Square, Belleville, IL 62220
Help here
- Child support court servicesGet information about child support matters handled by the county court.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stclaircountyil.gov
State office
Illinois Division of Child Support Services Belleville Regional Office
1803 Ramada Boulevard, Suite B204, Collinsville, IL 62234
Help here
- Child support applications and case helpGet child support information, application help, and assistance with an existing case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hfs.illinois.gov
Human services · County office
St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department
19 Public Square, Belleville, IL 62220
Help here
- Housing rehabilitation assistanceAsk about county housing rehabilitation and weatherization programs.
- Employment and training servicesAsk about employment and training services available through the county.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stclaircountyil.gov
Housing help · County office
St. Clair County Housing Authority
1790 South 74th Street, Belleville, IL 62223
Help here
- Public housingAsk about income-based rental housing for eligible households.
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramAsk about rental help through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cms2.revize.com
Local office · Regional office
211 Southwestern Illinois
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 for free, confidential referrals to local help with housing, utilities, food, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.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
- United Way of Greater St. Louis 211
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