Breese

Local offices in Breese

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

• Utilities · City office

  Breese Electric, Water & Sewer

  800 N. 1st Street, Breese, IL 62230

  Help here

  • Electric, water, and sewer serviceContact the city to start or manage electric, water, or sewer service and ask about your utility account or bill.Apply online
  Call 618-526-7151DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on breese.org

• 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

• Local office · City office

  Breese City Hall

  500 North 1st Street, Breese, IL 62230

  Help here

  • City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for city government information and help with city services.
  Call 618-526-7731DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on breese.org

• Library · Regional office

  Breese Public Library

  530 North Third St., Breese, IL 62230

  Help here

  • Library services and programsVisit the library to use its collection, online resources, and public programs.
  Call 618-526-7361DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on breeselibrary.org

City of Breese, Illinois website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Breese

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

Offices for all of Clinton County

Breese is in Clinton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Clinton County Health Department

  991 Franklin St., Carlyle, IL 62231

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit for county health services, health information, and public health programs.
  • WICEligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under five can get healthy foods and nutrition help.Read more
  Call 618-594-2723DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Clinton County Circuit Court Self-Help and Law Library

  Clinton County Courthouse, 850 Fairfax St., Carlyle, IL 62231

  Help here

  • Court self-help and law libraryPeople representing themselves can use courthouse legal information, self-help resources, and the law library.
  Call 618-594-6615DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  AgeSmart Community Resources

  7 Bronze Pointe, Suite B, Belleville, IL 62226

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver informationOlder adults and caregivers can get information about local support services and benefits.Read more
  Call 618-222-2561DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Veterans Assistance Commission of Clinton County

  Clinton County Courthouse, 850 Fairfax St., Carlyle, IL 62231

  Help here

  • Veterans assistanceVeterans can make an appointment to ask about financial aid and help with veterans benefits.
  Call 618-594-0101DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clintonco.illinois.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Clinton County Emergency Management Agency

  431 21st St., Carlyle, IL 62231

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationContact the office for local disaster information and help preparing for emergencies.
  Call 618-594-4455DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clintonco.illinois.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Southwestern Illinois WorkNet Center, Clinton County

  930 Fairfax St., Carlyle, IL 62231

  Help here

  • Job and career helpJob seekers can get help with job searches, career services, and workforce training.
  Call 618-594-4520DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.st-clair.il.us

Everything in Clinton 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