Carroll County

Local offices in Carroll County

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

• Child support · County office

  Carroll County Circuit Clerk

  301 North Main Street, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053

  Help here

  • Child support fee paymentsResidents can find information and make child support fee payments through the Circuit Clerk.
  Call 815-244-0230DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Carroll County Health Department

  822 South Mill Street, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department offers vaccines, disease referrals, environmental health services, and health information.
  • WICWIC provides nutrition education and food support for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 815-244-8855DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Carroll County Courthouse Legal Self-Help Center

  301 North Main Street, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053

  Help here

  • Court self-help resourcesResidents can use the courthouse law library self-help center for court information and electronic filing resources.
  Call 815-244-0230DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging

  1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 600, Rockford, IL 61108

  Help here

  • Aging and disability information and assistanceOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding services and benefits.
  Call 815-226-4901DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Carroll County Veterans Assistance Commission

  17612 East Benton Street, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and assistanceVeterans and eligible family members can get help applying for benefits and assistance with basic needs.
  Call 815-906-0133DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Carroll County Emergency Management

  301 North Main Street, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053

  Help here

  • Emergency planning informationResidents can get information about county hazard planning and ways to prepare for storms.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility, Chadwick

  236 Main Street, Chadwick, IL 61014

  Help here

  • Driver and identification servicesResidents can visit this Secretary of State facility for driver and identification services.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Carroll County, Illinois website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Carroll County

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

Cities and towns in Carroll County

• Chadwick
• Lanark
• Milledgeville
• Mount Carroll
• Savanna
• Shannon
• Thomson

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