Newman

Local offices in Newman

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

• Utilities · City office

  Newman Water Department

  207 S. Coffin St., Newman, IL 61942

  Help here

  • Water billing and paymentsContact the water office about your water account and paying your bill.
  Call 217-837-2312DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Newman Regional Library District

  207 S. Coffin St., Suite D, Newman, IL 61942

  Help here

  • Library materials and digital resourcesBorrow books and other materials, request items from other libraries, and use digital resources.
  Call 217-837-2412DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Newman City Hall

  207 S. Coffin St., Newman, IL 61942

  Call 217-837-2312DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Newman Community Center

  207 S. Coffin St., Newman, IL 61942

  Help here

  • Community center room reservationsContact the City Clerk to reserve the gymnasium or Senior Room for an event.
  Call 217-837-2312DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Newman website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Newman

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

Offices for all of Douglas County

Newman is in Douglas County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Douglas County Health Department

  1250 East US Highway 36, Tuscola, IL 61953

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesThe health department offers health clinic, nursing, dental, environmental health, and education services.
  • WICWIC provides eligible families with food support and nutrition services for pregnant people, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 217-253-4137DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Douglas County Legal Self-Help Center

  207 S. Coffin St., Suite D, Newman, IL 61942

  Help here

  • Court and legal self-help informationThe center offers legal information, help finding court forms, and referrals to free or low-cost legal services.
  Call 217-837-2412DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging

  1003 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington, IL 61705

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with information, referrals, and local services.
  Call 309-829-2065DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Douglas County Emergency Management Agency

  209 East Van Allen, Tuscola, IL 61953

  Help here

  • Disaster preparedness and responseThe agency helps prepare for emergencies and coordinates county resources during response and recovery.
  Call 217-253-9538DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility, Tuscola

  211 S. Main St., Tuscola, IL 61953

  Help here

  • Driver, vehicle, and state ID servicesResidents can apply for or renew driver licenses and state IDs and handle vehicle title and registration services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on apps.ilsos.gov

Everything in Douglas 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