Ridgway
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Local offices in Ridgway
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Ridgway Water Department
1008 W Main St, Ridgway, IL 62979
Help here
- Water service and billingContact the water department about village water service and bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on water.epa.state.il.us
Older adults · Regional office
Golden Circle Senior Center
110 N Crawford St, Ridgway, IL 62979
Help here
- Senior center servicesOlder adults and caregivers can contact the center for information about local support and activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on egyptianaaa.org
Local office · City office
Village of Ridgway Hall
1008 W Main St, Ridgway, IL 62979
Help here
- Village servicesContact the village about local government services and resident concerns.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on water.epa.state.il.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ridgway
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
Tri-State Food Bank, Inc.
2504 Lynch Road, Evansville, IN 47711
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
Wabash Area Development Inc.
110 Latham Street, Enfield, IL 62835-0070
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Gallatin County
Ridgway is in Gallatin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Illinois Department of Human Services, Metropolis Office
Metropolis, IL
Help here
- SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistanceApply for state food, health coverage, and cash assistance programs through the office serving Gallatin County.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on illinois.gov
Public health · Regional office
Egyptian Health Department
5155 Highway 13, Junction, IL 62954
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health screenings, nursing services, and local public health information.
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesGet counseling and behavioral health support for adults, children, and families.
- WICGet nutrition support and related services for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on egyptian.org
Courts and legal help · Regional office
Gallatin County Legal Self-Help Center
320 N Lincoln Blvd E, Shawneetown, IL 62984
Help here
- Legal information and court formsFind legal information, court forms, and referrals to free or low-cost legal help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on illinoislegalaid.org
Local office · County office
Gallatin County Government
484 N Lincoln Blvd, Shawneetown, IL 62984
Help here
- County services and departmentsContact the county for help reaching its departments and public services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gallatinco.illinois.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Egyptian Area Agency on Aging
200 E Plaza Dr, Carterville, IL 62918
Help here
- Aging information and referralsContact the agency for information about services and support for older adults.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on egyptianaaa.org
Emergency help · County office
Gallatin County Emergency Management Agency
484 N Lincoln Blvd, Shawneetown, IL 62984
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and coordination for county emergencies and disaster preparedness.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gallatinco.illinois.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.
- 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
- 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.
Call 988Text 988