Rochester
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Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Rochester and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Rochester
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Regional office
United Way of Central Illinois 211
Help here
- Local health and human service referralsCall 211 to get referrals to local help with housing, bills, food, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwcil.org
Local office · City office
Village of Rochester Office
1 Community Drive, Rochester, IL 62563
Help here
- Village informationContact the village office for help with village services and local government questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rochesteril.org
Library · Regional office
Rochester Public Library District
1 Community Drive, Rochester, IL 62563
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use public internet access.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rochesterlibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Rochester
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
Sangamon County Department of Community Resources
2833 South Grand Avenue, Suite C100, Springfield, IL 62703
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Sangamon County
Rochester is in Sangamon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Sangamon County WIC Clinic
2833 S. Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62703
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsEligible pregnant or postpartum people and families with young children can get healthy food benefits and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sangamonil.gov
State office · State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center, Sangamon County
600 E. Ash Street, Building 500, Springfield, IL 62703
Help here
- Apply for public benefitsResidents can apply for state assistance programs and get help with benefit services.
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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org
Public health · County office
Sangamon County Department of Public Health
2833 S. Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62703
Help here
- Public health clinicsResidents can get clinic services such as immunizations, screenings, pregnancy testing, and physicals.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sangamonil.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Sangamon County Legal Aid Self Help Center
200 S. 9th Street, Room 405, Springfield, IL 62701
Help here
- Legal self-help resourcesResidents can use the courthouse self-help workstation for step-by-step information and forms for common legal matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sangamonil.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland (AgeLinc)
2731 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield, IL 62704
Help here
- Aging and disability information and referralsOlder adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities can get information and referrals to local services.Read more
- Medicare and benefit access helpResidents can get help with Medicare options and applications for reduced vehicle registration fees or free city bus passes.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agelinc.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.
- 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
- United Way of Central Illinois 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