Detroit

Local offices in Detroit

We have not found offices in Detroit on official websites yet. 211 can tell you the closest one.

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Detroit

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

Offices for all of Pike County

Detroit is in Pike County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Pike County General Assistance

  121 E. Washington Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363

  Help here

  • General AssistanceEligible county residents can apply for vouchers for basic needs such as food, shelter, utilities, and clothing.
  Call 217-285-2726DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services, Quincy Office

  300 Maine Street, 2nd Floor, Quincy, IL

  Help here

  • Benefits assistanceResidents can contact the office for help with SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistance.Apply online
  Call 217-223-0550DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Pike County Health Department

  606 W. Adams Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can contact the department about public health, home health, environmental health, and disease reporting services.
  • WICThe department provides WIC services for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 217-285-4407DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pikecountyil.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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Pike County Circuit Clerk

  100 E. Washington Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363

  Help here

  • Court forms and filing helpResidents can get court information and help with filing forms and paying court fees.
  Call 217-285-6612DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · Nonprofit

  Pike County Legal Self-Help Center

  205 N. Memorial Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363

  Help here

  • Legal self-help informationResidents can get information about court forms, common legal problems, and referrals to free or low-cost legal help.
  Call 217-285-2200DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Pike 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