Macoupin County
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Local offices in Macoupin County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · County office
Macoupin County Public Health Department WIC
1115 Morgan Street, Carlinville, IL 62626
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get nutrition support and monthly food benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcphd.net
State office · State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Macoupin Family Community Resource Center
340 Wilson Street, Carlinville, IL 62626
Help here
- Apply for state benefitsVisit or call the office for help with Illinois Department of Human Services programs and benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
Housing authority · County office
Macoupin County Housing Authority
760 Anderson Street, Carlinville, IL 62626
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the housing authority for information about its housing assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on teamhousingcenter.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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org
Public health · County office
Macoupin County Public Health Department
205 Oakland Avenue, Carlinville, IL 62626
Help here
- Public health and health careGet public health services and information, including medical, dental, behavioral health, and substance use care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcphd.net
Older adults · Regional office
AgeLinc, Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland
2731 S. MacArthur Boulevard, Springfield, IL 62704
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get information, referrals, and help finding services in Macoupin County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agelinc.org
Veterans · County office
Macoupin County Veterans Assistance Commission
220 N. Broad Street, Carlinville, IL 62626
Help here
- Veterans assistanceVeterans can contact the commission for help with veterans' assistance services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on macoupincountyil.gov
Emergency help · County office
Macoupin County Emergency Management Agency
215 South East Street, Suite 2, Carlinville, IL 62626
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and informationGet county emergency preparedness information and updates during disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on macoupincountyil.gov
State office · State office
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility, Carlinville
120 Carlinville Plaza, Carlinville, IL 62626
Help here
- Driver and state ID servicesApply for or renew a driver’s license or state ID card at this facility.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ilsos.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Macoupin County
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
Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation
223 South Macoupin Street, Gillespie, IL 62033-0088
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Macoupin County
- Benld
- Brighton
- Bunker Hill
- Carlinville
- Chesterfieldnot checked yet
- Dorchesternot checked yet
- Eagarvillenot checked yet
- East Gillespienot checked yet
- Gillespie
- Girard
- Hetticknot checked yet
- Lake Ka-Honot checked yet
- Medoranot checked yet
- Modestonot checked yet
- Mount Clarenot checked yet
- Mount Olive
- Nilwoodnot checked yet
- Palmyranot checked yet
- Royal Lakesnot checked yet
- Sawyervillenot checked yet
- Scottvillenot checked yet
- Shipmannot checked yet
- Standard Citynot checked yet
- Staunton
- Virden
- White Citynot checked yet
- Wilsonvillenot checked yet
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 Southwestern 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.
Call 988Text 988