Owaneco

Local offices in Owaneco

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Owaneco

  202 E. Lincoln St., Owaneco, IL 62555

  Help here

  • Village governmentContact the village clerk for help with village government services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on icc.illinois.gov

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Owaneco

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

Job help near Owaneco

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 Owaneco. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Illinois workNet Center - Christian County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  8.2 miles away

  800 Spresser Street, South Building - Room 1109, Taylorville, IL 62568

  Hours: By appointment only

  Call 217-558-4283 or 217-786-2814DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Shelby County Job Center

  21 miles away

  515 North Cedar, Shelbyville, IL 62565

  Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

  Call 217-774-5550DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 11, 2026

• American Job Center

  Illinois workNet Center - Decatur

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  30 miles away

  757 W. Pershing Road, Decatur, IL 62526

  Hours: Monday 08:30-16:30, Tuesday 08:30-16:30, Wednesday 08:30-16:30, Thursday 08:30-16:30, Friday 08:30-16:30

  Call 217-875-8751DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 26, 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 Christian County

Owaneco is in Christian County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services, Christian County office

  1100 B Cheney Street, Taylorville, IL 62568

  Help here

  • Benefits assistanceResidents can get help applying for SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistance.Apply online
  Call 217-824-3389DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Christian County Health Department

  730 N. Pawnee Street, Taylorville, IL

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department provides vaccines, testing, and other services to protect community health.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.
  Call 217-824-4113DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cchdil.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

  Christian County Courthouse Law Library

  101 S. Main Street, Taylorville, IL 62568

  Help here

  • Law library and court informationResidents can use the courthouse law library and find court forms and information for people representing themselves.
  Call 217-824-4966DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland, Inc.

  3100 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

  Help here

  • Aging information and supportThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with services in their area.
  Call 217-787-9234DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Taylorville Driver Services Facility

  1400 E. Park Street, Taylorville, IL 62568

  Help here

  • Driver and state ID servicesResidents can apply for or renew an Illinois driver’s license or state ID.Apply onlineRead more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Christian 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