Effingham County
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Local offices in Effingham County
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Housing help · County office
Effingham County Housing Authority
215 N. Banker St., Effingham, IL 62401
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about income-based housing and rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Illinois
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- Help finding local servicesCall 211 any time to get connected with local help for housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org
Public health · County office
Effingham County Health Department
901 W. Virginia Ave., Effingham, IL 62401
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on effcohealth.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Effingham County Circuit Clerk and Courts
120 W. Jefferson Ave., Suite 101, Effingham, IL 62401
Help here
- Court records and filingsGet help with court records, filing procedures, traffic matters, and jury service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on effinghamcountyil.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Senior Services of Effingham County
209 S. Merchant St., Effingham, IL 62401
Help here
- Senior information and assistanceOlder adults can get help finding services that support health and independent living.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on midlandaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Effingham County Veterans Assistance Commission
1011 Ford Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401
Help here
- Veteran and family referralsVeterans and their families can get help finding community services.
- Emergency financial aidEligible veterans and their families can ask for temporary help with basic expenses.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on effinghamcountyil.gov
Emergency help · County office
Effingham County Emergency Management Agency
311 Miracle Ave., Effingham, IL 62401
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information to prepare for severe weather and other local emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on effinghamcountyil.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Illinois workNet Center - Effingham
2311 Hoffman Dr., Effingham, IL 62401
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet help with job searches, training, and employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lwa23.com
State office
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility - Effingham
1901 S. Fourth St., Suite 2, Effingham, IL 62401
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver's license, take required tests, and get other driver services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on apps.ilsos.gov
Library · Regional office
Effingham Public Library
200 N. 3rd St., Effingham, IL 62401
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, and use the library's learning resources.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on effinghamlibrary.org
Effingham County, Illinois website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Effingham County
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
Central Illinois Foodbank
1937 E. Cook St., Springfield, IL 62703
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
CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation
1805 South Banker Street, Effingham, IL 62401-0928
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Effingham 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
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.
Call 988Text 988