Jacksonville

Local offices in Jacksonville

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

• Housing help · County office

  Morgan County Housing Authority

  211 S Fayette St, Jacksonville, IL 62650

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for public housing and get help with housing authority questions.Apply online
  Call 217-243-3338DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on morgancountyhousing.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

• State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services, Jacksonville Office

  1429 S Main St, Suite C, Jacksonville, IL 62650

  Help here

  • Vocational rehabilitation servicesGet help with work and other services for people with disabilities.
  Call 217-245-9585DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us

• State office

  Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services, Jacksonville

  Lincoln Square Shopping Center, 901 W Morton, Suite 13, Jacksonville, IL 62650

  Help here

  • Driver and ID servicesVisit for driver licensing and state identification services.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ilsos.gov

City of Jacksonville website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Jacksonville

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

Job help near Jacksonville

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.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  The Job Center - Jacksonville

  Also helps young people

  0.6 miles away

  409 Hardin Ave, Suite 204, Jacksonville, IL 62650

  Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30AM- 4:30PM

  Call 217-275-8704 or 217-233-8784DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026

• Youth and reentry program

  Midwest Youth Services

  For young people

  2.1 miles away

  2001 West Lafayette Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650

  Call 217-245-6000DirectionsWebsite

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 Morgan County

Jacksonville is in Morgan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Morgan County Family Community Resource Center

  45 S Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL 62650

  Help here

  • SNAP, cash, and medical benefitsYou can apply in person for food, cash, and medical benefits.Apply online
  Call 217-245-5164DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Morgan County Health Department

  425 E State St, Jacksonville, IL 62650

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department offers vaccinations, health screenings, family services, and disease prevention.
  • WICWIC provides eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five with food, nutrition education, and referrals.Read more
  Call 217-245-5111DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on morganhd.com

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Morgan County Courthouse and Law Library

  300 W State Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650

  Help here

  • Court self-help and law libraryThe courthouse has court disability support, an e-filing kiosk, and a law library.
  Call 217-243-5419DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Prairie Council on Aging

  800 West State Street, Suite 1, Jacksonville, IL 62650

  Help here

  • Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can contact the council for help finding local aging services.
  Call 217-479-4619DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pcaging.com

• Child support · State office

  Illinois HFS Springfield Region Child Support Office

  607 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL 62701

  Help here

  • Child support servicesThis regional office serves Morgan County and helps parents with child support services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hfs.illinois.gov

• Library · City office

  Jacksonville Public Library

  201 W. College Avenue, Jacksonville, IL 62650

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to use its books, information resources, computers, and programs.Read more
  Call 217-243-5435DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jaxpl.org

Everything in Morgan 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