Jerseyville

Local offices in Jerseyville

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

• State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center, Jersey County

  110 North Jefferson Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052

  Help here

  • SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistanceGet help applying for food, medical, and cash benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 618-498-2105DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · Regional office

  Illinois American Water customer service

  Help here

  • Water service and billing helpGet help with your Broadlands water service, bill, or payment options.
  Call 800-422-2782Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Jerseyville City Hall

  115 East Prairie Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052

  Help here

  • City services and recordsGet help with city questions, public records requests, and city forms.
  • City refuse site informationAsk about city refuse site access and local waste services.Read more
  Call 618-498-3312DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jerseyville-il.us

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Jersey/Calhoun Employment & Training

  120 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpGet help looking for work, training for a job, or completing job applications.
  Call 618-498-1778DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Jerseyville Driver Services Facility

  710 County Road, Jerseyville, IL 62052

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license or state ID, and get help with vehicle titles and registration.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Jerseyville Public Library

  105 North Liberty Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library books, computers, study rooms, printing, scanning, copying, and fax services.
  Call 618-498-9514DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Susnig Center

  401 Mound Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and facilitiesFind city recreation programs and use the center's gym and fitness facilities.
  Call 618-498-2222DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jerseyville-il.us

City of Jerseyville website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Jerseyville

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

Job help near Jerseyville

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

  Jersey/Calhoun Employment & Training

  Also helps young people

  0.2 miles away

  120 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM

  Call 618-498-1778DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 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 Jersey County

Jerseyville is in Jersey County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Housing help · County office

  Jersey County Housing Authority

  505 Horn Drive, Jerseyville, IL

  Help here

  • Public housing and vouchersThe housing authority offers public housing and Section 8 vouchers to eligible residents.
  Call 618-498-9516DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Southwestern Illinois

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 for free, confidential referrals to local help with housing, utilities, food, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org

• Public health · County office

  Jersey County Health Department

  1307 State Highway 109, Jerseyville, IL 62052

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department provides local health services, including immunizations, screenings, and home health care.
  • WICWIC provides eligible families with food benefits, nutrition information, and breastfeeding support.Read more
  Call 618-498-9565DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · Regional office

  Jersey County Legal Self-Help Center

  Jerseyville Public Library, 105 North Liberty Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052

  Help here

  • Legal self-help informationThe center provides court information, forms, and referrals to free or low-cost legal help.
  Call 618-498-9514DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  AgeLinc, Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland

  2731 South MacArthur Boulevard, Springfield, IL 62704

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportAgeLinc connects older adults and caregivers with information, benefits help, and local services.
  Call 217-787-9234DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Jersey County Veterans Office

  201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052

  Help here

  • Veterans assistanceThe county veterans office helps veterans connect with available assistance and benefits.
  Call 618-498-1810DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on circuitclerk.jerseycounty-il.gov

Everything in Jersey 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