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Local offices in Cullom
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · Nonprofit
Cullom Senior Citizens
Help here
- Senior community activitiesContact the group through the village to ask about activities for older residents.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofcullomillinois.com
Local office · City office
Cullom Village Hall
119 N. Oak St, Cullom, IL 60929
Help here
- Village servicesContact the village office for help with local government services and questions.
- Water and garbage billsPay water and garbage bills or ask about setting up automatic water bill payments at the village office.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofcullomillinois.com
Library · Nonprofit
Cullom Beckman Memorial Library
103 W. Hack St, Cullom, IL 60929
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofcullomillinois.com
Village of Cullom, Illinois website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cullom
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
Eastern Illinois Foodbank
2405 North Shore Drive, Urbana, IL 61802
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
Prairie State Legal Services, 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
Mid-Central Community Action
1301 West Washington Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Cullom
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 Cullom. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Livingston Workforce Services
19 miles away
211 E Madison Street, Suite 3, Pontiac, IL 61764
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 31, 2026
American Job Center
Kankakee Workforce Services
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
29 miles away
450 N. Kinzie, Kankakee Community College, Bradley, IL 60915
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Illinois Worknet Center, American Job Center - Iroquois County
Also helps young people
30 miles away
1001 East Grant Street, Rm 109, Watseka, IL 60970
Hours: Monday- Thursday 9am-12pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 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
Grundy Livingston Kankakee Workforce Board
200 E. Court Street, suite 506, Kankakee, IL 60901
Workforce board
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
555 West Monroe, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60661
Offices for all of Livingston County
Cullom is in Livingston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Housing help · County office
Livingston County Housing Authority
903 W. North St., Pontiac, IL 61764
Help here
- Public housingApply for income-based housing for eligible families and older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Public health · County office
Livingston County Health Department
310 E. Torrance Ave., Pontiac, IL 61764
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local health information, wellness services, and referrals.
- WICEligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lchd.us
Mental health and recovery · County office
Livingston County Mental Health Board
Help here
- Mental health and substance use resourcesFind county-funded mental health and substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lcmhb.com
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Institute for Human Resources of Livingston County
920 W. Custer Ave., Pontiac, IL 61764
Help here
- Counseling and behavioral health careGet counseling and mental health or substance use treatment in Livingston County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ihrpontiac.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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Livingston County Law and Justice Center Self-Help Center
110 N. Main St., Pontiac, IL 61764
Help here
- Court self-help and law libraryUse court self-help resources and the law library at the courthouse.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on illinoiscourts.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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