Alsey

Local offices in Alsey

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Village of Alsey Village Hall

  126 Main St, Alsey, IL 62610

  Help here

  • Village government and clerk servicesVisit the village clerk for help with village government matters and records.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on icc.illinois.gov

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Alsey

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

Offices for all of Scott County

Alsey is in Scott County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services, Jacksonville Family Community Resource Center

  45 S Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL

  Help here

  • Benefits assistanceGet help with Medicaid, SNAP food benefits, and cash assistance.Apply online
  Call 217-245-5164DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us

• Housing help · County office

  Scott County Housing Authority

  143 S Walnut St, Winchester, IL 62694

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk about low-rent housing for eligible families, older adults, and people with disabilities.
  Call 217-742-3174DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Scott County Health Department

  335 W Cherry St, Winchester, IL 62694

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet vaccines, screenings, family planning, health education, and other local public health services.Read more
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support to eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children.Read more
  Call 217-742-8203DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scottchd.com

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Illinois

  Help here

  • Information and referralCall or text 211 to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, and utility bills.Read more
  Call 211Website

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Scott County Circuit Clerk

  35 E Market St, Winchester, IL 62694

  Help here

  • Court information and recordsContact the clerk about court records, filings, fines, and fees.
  • Court self-helpUse the self-help center computer in the Circuit Clerk's Office to find legal information and forms.Read more
  Call 217-742-5217DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  AgeLinc

  2731 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield, IL 62704

  Help here

  • Aging and disability informationAsk about local services, caregiver support, and help for older adults and people with disabilities.Read more
  Call 217-787-9234DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Scott 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