Mount Sterling
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Local offices in Mount Sterling
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Mt. Sterling City Hall
145 W. Main Street, Mt. Sterling, IL 62353
Help here
- City services and utility billsGet help with city services and questions about city utility bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on browncountyil.org
Older adults · Regional office
Brown County Senior Center
109 North Capitol Street, Mt. Sterling, IL 62353
Help here
- Senior servicesOlder adults can get help with forms and health care needs and join center activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ilaging.illinois.gov
Library · Regional office
Brown County Public Library
106 SW Cross Street, Mount Sterling, IL 62353
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library programs and resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bcpubliclibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mount Sterling
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
Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials
107 N. 3rd Street, Quincy, IL 62301-2969
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Brown County
Mount Sterling is in Brown County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Illinois Department of Human Services, Cass County Family Community Resource Center
300 East Second Street, Beardstown, IL 62618
Help here
- Benefits assistanceAsk about applying for Medicaid, SNAP food benefits, and cash assistance at the office serving Brown County.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
Public health · County office
Brown County Health Department
120 E Main St, Mt. Sterling, IL 62353
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, lab services, health information, and referrals from the county health department.
- WICWIC offers eligible families healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on browncoil.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Brown County Circuit Clerk
200 Court Street, Mt. Sterling, IL 62353
Help here
- Court information and legal assistanceFind court information and links to legal assistance through the Circuit Clerk.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bccircuitclerk.com
Older adults · Regional office
West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging
639 York Street, Room 205, Quincy, IL 62301
Help here
- Aging information and assistanceOlder adults and caregivers can get information and help finding services in Brown County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wcian.org
Emergency help · County office
Brown County Emergency Services
Help here
- Emergency services informationContact the county for information about local ambulance, fire, and emergency services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on browncoil.org
State office · State office
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services, Beardstown
103 W 15th Street, Beardstown, IL
Help here
- Driver and state ID servicesApply for or renew a driver's license or state ID, take required tests, or request a disability parking placard.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on apps.ilsos.gov
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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