Watson

Local offices in Watson

We have not checked Watson on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Watson

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Effingham County

Watson is in Effingham County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Housing help · County office

  Effingham County Housing Authority

  215 N. Banker St., Effingham, IL 62401

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about income-based housing and rental assistance programs.
  Call 217-342-3520DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov

• 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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org

• Public health · County office

  Effingham County Health Department

  901 W. Virginia Ave., Effingham, IL 62401

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, nursing services, immunizations, and environmental health help.Read more
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 217-342-9237DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on effcohealth.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Effingham County Circuit Clerk and Courts

  120 W. Jefferson Ave., Suite 101, Effingham, IL 62401

  Help here

  • Court records and filingsGet help with court records, filing procedures, traffic matters, and jury service.
  Call 217-342-4065DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on effinghamcountyil.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Senior Services of Effingham County

  209 S. Merchant St., Effingham, IL 62401

  Help here

  • Senior information and assistanceOlder adults can get help finding services that support health and independent living.
  Call 217-347-5569DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on midlandaaa.org

• Veterans · County office

  Effingham County Veterans Assistance Commission

  1011 Ford Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401

  Help here

  • Veteran and family referralsVeterans and their families can get help finding community services.
  • Emergency financial aidEligible veterans and their families can ask for temporary help with basic expenses.
  Call 217-342-4979DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on effinghamcountyil.gov

Everything in Effingham County

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