Pocahontas

Local offices in Pocahontas

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

• Local office · City office

  Village Hall

  101 West Kavanaugh Street, Pocahontas, IL 62275

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  • Village government servicesContact the village office about local government services and village matters.
  • Water bill paymentPay your village water bill online or contact the village office for help with billing.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 618-669-2431DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Pocahontas, Illinois website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Pocahontas

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

Offices for all of Bond County

Pocahontas is in Bond County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Bond County Health Department

  1520 South Fourth Street, Greenville, IL 62246

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  • Public health servicesThe department offers health care, preventive programs, vaccines, dental care, and home health services.
  • WICWIC provides nutrition education and food support for eligible women, infants, and children up to age five.
  • Mental health counselingPrairie Counseling offers counseling, crisis help, and outpatient mental health care.
  Call 618-664-1442DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bchd.us

• Courts and legal help · Regional office

  Bond County Legal Self-Help Center

  Bond County Courthouse, 200 West College Avenue, Greenville, IL 62246

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  • Court and legal self-helpThe center provides legal information, court form help, and referrals to free or low-cost legal services.
  Call 618-664-3208DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  AgeSmart Community Resources

  7 Bronze Pointe S, Suite B, Swansea, IL 62226

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  • Aging and caregiver supportAgeSmart connects older adults and caregivers in Bond County with information, options counseling, and respite support.
  Call 618-222-2561DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Veteran’s Assistance Commission of Bond County

  1520 S. 4th St, Greenville, IL 62246

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  • Veterans and family assistanceThe commission helps eligible veterans and their families access needed services and assistance.
  Call 618-690-2293DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Bond County 911 Emergency Telephone System Board

  Bond County Courthouse, 200 West College Avenue, Greenville, IL 62246

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  • Emergency dispatchCall 911 for emergencies so a trained operator can send the appropriate emergency responders.
  Call 618-664-1911DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility - Greenville

  321 S. Second Street, Greenville, IL 62246

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  • Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can apply for or renew a driver’s license, take required tests, and complete other listed Secretary of State transactions.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Bond 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