McLean
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Local offices in McLean
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Park District
107 North West Street, McLean, IL 61754
Help here
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mcleancountyil.gov
Local office · City office
Village of McLean Office
121 South Hamilton Street, McLean, IL 61754
Help here
- Village services and questionsAsk about local government services, zoning, permits, or public records.
- Water, sewer, garbage, and recycling billsPay your monthly village utility bill or ask the office about water and waste service.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mclean-il.com
Library · Regional office
Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Public Library District
111 South Hamilton Street, McLean, IL 61754
Help here
- Library materials and resourcesGet a library card, borrow books, use online resources, or join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mhfglibrary.org
Village of McLean, Illinois website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve McLean
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
Eastern Illinois Foodbank
2405 North Shore Drive, Urbana, IL 61802
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
Prairie State Legal Services, 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
Mid-Central Community Action
1301 West Washington Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of McLean County
McLean is in McLean County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
McLean County Health Department WIC Clinic
200 W. Front Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
Help here
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get healthy food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcleancountyil.gov
Child support · State office
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Child Support Services, Bloomington Office
200 W. Front Street, Suite 400, Bloomington, IL 61701
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help applying for child support services and managing a child support case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hfs.illinois.gov
State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Bloomington Office
501 W. Washington Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
Help here
- SNAP and public benefitsApply for food and other public benefits or get help with an existing case.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
Public health · County office
McLean County Health Department
200 W. Front Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with public health services, including immunizations, disease testing, and health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcleancountyil.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
McLean County Behavioral Health Coordination
Help here
- Behavioral health coordinationFind information about local behavioral health programs and community resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcleancountyil.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
McLean County Law Library Legal Self-Help Center
104 W. Front Street, Room 665, Bloomington, IL 61701
Help here
- Court self-helpGet legal information, court forms, and help finding resources for representing yourself in court.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcleancountyil.gov
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