Norwood

Local offices in Norwood

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

• Local office · City office

  Norwood Village Hall

  1515 N Norwood Blvd, Peoria, IL 61604

  Help here

  • Village services and utility billsVisit or call the village office for local government questions and water or sewer billing.
  Call 309-674-8651DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Norwood, Illinois website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Norwood

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

Job help near Norwood

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 Norwood. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Career Link - Peoria County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  5.3 miles away

  406 Elm Street, PO Box 5021, Peoria, IL 61605

  Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30-17:00

  Call 309-321-0250DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Career Link - Tazewell County

  12 miles away

  2956 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554

  Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M - F - Closed 12:00- 1:00 p.m. for Lunch

  Call 309-347-8492DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center

  Career Link - Fulton County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  20 miles away

  111 N. Main Street, Fulton Square, Canton, IL 61520

  Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to Noon & 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

  Call 309-647-2946 or 309-647-7017DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 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 Peoria County

Norwood is in Peoria County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Peoria City/County Health Department WIC

  2116 N Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL 61604

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.
  Call 309-679-6076DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Harold A. Fritz Veterans Assistance Commission of Peoria County

  4234 N Knoxville Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614

  Help here

  • Veterans emergency assistanceEligible Peoria County veterans can apply for short-term help with basic needs.Apply online
  Call 309-681-2554DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Peoria Housing Authority

  100 S Richard Pryor Place, Peoria, IL 61605

  Help here

  • Public housingThe housing authority accepts applications for available public housing and manages its housing waitlists.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 309-676-8736DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Peoria City/County Health Department

  2116 N Sheridan Road, Suite A, Peoria, IL 61604

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for public health programs, clinics, and health information.
  Call 309-679-6000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pcchd.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

  Peoria County Law Library

  324 Main Street, Room 211, Peoria, IL 61602

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesResidents can use the law library’s legal research resources at the courthouse.
  Call 309-672-6084DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Peoria 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