Hecker

Local offices in Hecker

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

• Utilities · City office

  Village of Hecker Utility Billing

  151 West Monroe Street, Hecker, IL 62248

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billingAsk about water or sewer bills, make a payment, or report a service problem.Apply online
  Call 618-473-2300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hecker.illinois.gov

• Local office · City office

  Village of Hecker Village Hall

  151 West Monroe Street, Hecker, IL 62248

  Help here

  • Village servicesContact the Village about local services, village records, or public works problems.
  Call 618-473-2300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hecker.illinois.gov

• Parks and recreation · Nonprofit

  Hecker Community Center

  230 East Washington Street, Hecker, IL 62248

  Help here

  • Community hall rentalAsk about reserving the hall for a local event or gathering.
  Call 618-473-2970DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on heckercommunitycenter.com

Village of Hecker website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hecker

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

Job help near Hecker

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 Hecker. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Southwestern Illinois Worknet - Monroe County

  Also helps young people

  8.8 miles away

  100 South Main Street, Room 17, Waterloo, IL 62298

  Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

  Call 618-939-3332DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 7, 2026

• American Job Center

  Illinois workNet Center - American Job Center - Belleville

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  17 miles away

  7650 Magna Drive Suite #120, Belleville, IL 62223

  Hours: Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00,

  Call 618-277-3090DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 6, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Southwestern Illinois WorkNet Center - Randolph County

  28 miles away

  2515 State Street, Chester, 62233-1149, Suite 104, Chester, IL 62233

  Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

  Call 618-826-4709DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 9, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Monroe County

Hecker is in Monroe County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Monroe County Health Department

  1315 Jamie Lane, Waterloo, IL 62298

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, health education, and help with communicable disease concerns.Read more
  • WICEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get nutrition help and healthy foods.Apply onlineRead more
  • Health coverage applicationsGet help applying for SNAP and Medicaid.Read more
  Call 618-939-3871DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on monroecountyhealth.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

  Monroe County Circuit Clerk and Law Library

  100 S. Main St., Room 115, Waterloo, IL 62298

  Help here

  • Court access and law libraryUse the public terminal in the law library to access court cases, do research, e-file, or join a Zoom hearing.
  Call 618-939-8681DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  AgeSmart Community Resources

  7 Bronze Pointe S, Suite B, Swansea, IL 62226

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportAgeSmart connects older adults and caregivers in Bond County with information, options counseling, and respite support.
  Call 618-222-2561DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Monroe County Emergency Management Agency

  100 South Main, Waterloo, IL 62298

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationGet county emergency information and sign up for local alerts.
  Call 618-939-8681DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Monroe County Workforce Development

  Help here

  • Workforce assistanceContact the county workforce development office for help with employment services.
  Call 618-939-3332Website

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

Everything in Monroe 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