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Local offices in Belle Prairie City
We have not found offices in Belle Prairie City on official websites yet. 211 can tell you the closest one.
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Belle Prairie City
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
Job help near Belle Prairie City
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Belle Prairie City. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Hamilton County Satellite
Also helps young people
8.9 miles away
110 E. Jefferson, Mcleansboro, IL 62859
Hours: Monday-Thurs 7:30am-5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 25, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Wayne County Satellite
Also helps young people
14 miles away
2004 W. Delaware Street, Fairfield, IL 62837
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 8, 2026
American Job Center
Illinois workNet Center - Carmi
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
22 miles away
1700 College Ave., Carmi, IL 62821
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 5, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Illinois
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Southern 14 Workforce Investment Board
304 East Robinson, Suite 210, (PO Box 186), Carmi, IL 62821
Workforce board
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
555 West Monroe, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60661
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Offices for all of Hamilton County
Belle Prairie City is in Hamilton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Older adults · Regional office
Hamilton County Senior Center
108 East Jefferson Street, McLeansboro, IL 62859
Help here
- Senior meals and servicesOlder adults can get meals at the center or ask about home-delivered meals and other senior services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltoncountyil.gov
Public health · County office
Hamilton County Health Department
100 South Jackson Street, Room 5, McLeansboro, IL 62859
Help here
- Public health and preventionGet immunizations, screenings, health education, and help connecting with medical and social services.
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltoncountyil.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
602 East 5th Street, Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
Help here
- Aging services information and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get information and referrals to local aging services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seiaoa.com
Emergency help · County office
Hamilton County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about county disaster planning and hazard preparedness.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltoncountyil.gov
Library · Regional office
McCoy Memorial Library
130 South Washington Street, McLeansboro, IL 62859
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and media, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and access interlibrary loans.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltoncountyil.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.
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